Critters Outdoor Pizza
Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025
45
Score
Critters Outdoor Pizza, located at 170 S Cherokee Rd in Social Circle, GA, underwent a high-risk inspection on December 2, 2025, with a score of 45. This inspection identified four major and eight minor violations, including issues related to knowledge of food safety, and the cleaning and sanitization of food-contact surfaces. Critters Outdoor Pizza has had three scored inspections on record, with previous inspections generally falling into the medium-risk category.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 2, 2025
Routine
4 major violations. 8 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
45
Jun 5, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
58
Jun 20, 2024
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Violations — Dec 2, 2025 Inspection
1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties
Inspector notes: Restaurant has no active PIC/manager. Employee's were unable to answer questions. Instructed manager when they came, another employee must have active control when they are not here. Employee volunteered to be PIC. CA PIC instructed to train another employee on manager roll when they are not here.
511-6-1.03(2)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed dish machine at 0ppm. Sanitizer container changed and lines primed but could not temp any concentration. Designated PIC was instructed to discontinue dish machine use and contact service tech. 3-compartment was set up with proper concentration.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed mold-like build-up on inside ice chute of ice machine. CA Designated PIC instructed to clean it.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple items (sausage 12/1, ricotta 11/30, wings 12/1, roasted garlic 12/1) not date marked in 2 Dr. Reach-in. CA PIC instructed that all prepped items must be date marked for 7 day. COS PIC date marked items.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Raw wood on underside of outdoor bar. Wood must be sealed with a polyutherane coat.
511-6-1.05(1)(i)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Cutting boards on prep line tables heavily marked.
511-6-1.05(6)(b)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Dirty dishes being stored/dumped in sanitizer bin of 3-compartment sink.
511-6-1.05(3)(b)
17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector notes: No trash can at HW sink next to chemical room.
511-6-1.06(5)(g)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Air vents throughout kitchen dusty; FRP and ceiling tiles dingy.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 2 lightbulbs out in venthood; light bulb out in 2 dr reach-in.
511-6-1.07(3)(f)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Weather stripping on middle of backdoor needs to be replaced; ceiling tiles throughout kitchen have gaps.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Bug device plugged into wall next to ice machine in pizza dough prep area.
511-6-1.07(2)(k)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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