La Bella Pizza

2635 Sandy Plains Rd Ste A-7, Marietta, GA 30066
Pizza
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk

LA BELLA PIZZA, located at 2635 Sandy Plains Rd Ste A-7 in Marietta, Georgia, underwent a moderate risk inspection on December 2, 2025. This inspection identified two major and three minor violations, including issues with food storage, cleaning of food-contact surfaces, and proper date marking. Previous inspections for this pizza establishment have generally been low-risk.

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Inspection History
Dec 2, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
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Aug 14, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Violations — Dec 2, 2025 Inspection
4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed two containers of garlic oil in the WIC stored uncovered. Observed sugar, salt and white pepper containers that were stored on the shelf without a lid on them. C/A Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination; COS: Food was covered
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed the ice bin in the main kitchen with residue of pink and black residue (mold looking like) Observed the nozzles to the soda dispenser with black build-up inside if them. Observed the can opener with residue of food on the blade C/A Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf. COS Facility has 10 days to correct the violation
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cooked mushrooms, cooked spinach, sausage, sliced meatballs, mushrooms, breaded chicken, breaded eggplant without a date on them. Owner stated they were placed in the fridge yesterday. C/A Except when packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method, and except as specified in paragraphs 5 and 6 of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. Pf COS Proper dates were placed on the packages
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed wood and laminate shelving and table with chipped paint and not smooth and cleanable. CA: Resurface, paint or replace as needed to be smooth and cleanable by 12/12/2025 Update: Owner sent an email on 12/24/2025 along with a picture showing the countertop has been changed entirely and it is new Shelves have been changed rather than repaired
511-6-1.05(1)(i)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed the hood with accumulation of flour dust that was on the brink of dripping down. (The dough mixer was in the proximity and flour was flying in the air everywhere) Observed the cover to the fan inside the WIC with dust cover on it. Observed exposed pipes in the kitchen area with dust/flour hanging from them C/A Nonfood-Contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. COS Facility has 3 days to correct the violation 12/06/2025
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)