California Pizza Kitchen

265 18Th St Ste 2150, Atlanta, GA 30363
Pizza
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Dec 22, 2025
64
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, California Pizza Kitchen has three inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 22, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around five violations each, up from closer to one violation before.

When inspectors have written things up, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

Restaurants in Atlanta average 90, so California Pizza Kitchen trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 22, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw burger patties in lowboy 42F CA: PIC immediately placed items on ice to bring to 41F or below
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed items >41F in sandwich station: buttermilk sauce 59F, cooked chicken 48F, sliced tomatoes 47F CA: All items were immediately discarded
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed PT cooler at sandwich station reading 65F CA: Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2)of this Rule.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
11D - thermometers provided and accurate
Inspector notes: Observed failure to have TMD inside RIC and prep top tables CA: In a mechanically refrigerated or hot food storage unit, the sensor of a temperature measuring device shall be located to measure the air temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit and in the coolest part of a hot food storage unit.
511-6-1.05(2)(x)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed leak at hand sink in main kitchen CA: A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
64
Jul 22, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the following TCS items >41F in lowboy (shrimp 47F, chicken 48F) Cold Holding CA: Items were immediately placed on ice to bring to 41F or below
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
86
Sep 18, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the following TCS items >41F in lowboy (beef 57F, corn 65F) Cold Holding CA: All items were immediately discarded
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was California Pizza Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at California Pizza Kitchen on file is from Dec 22, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at California Pizza Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at California Pizza Kitchen.

How does California Pizza Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Atlanta?

California Pizza Kitchen most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Atlanta average of 90.

Has California Pizza Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at California Pizza Kitchen have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at California Pizza Kitchen means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.