Lovezzola's Pizza and Subs

320 E Highway 80, Pooler, GA 31322
Pizza
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk

Lovezzola's Pizza and Subs, located at 320 E Highway 80 in Pooler, GA, underwent a moderate risk inspection on January 7, 2026. This inspection identified one critical violation concerning food separation and protection, along with one major violation related to the cleaning and sanitization of food-contact surfaces, and two minor violations including the proper storage of utensils, equipment, and linens. Previous inspections for this facility have generally been low-risk.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
70
May 2, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
86
May 8, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
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Violations — Jan 7, 2026 Inspection
4-1A - food separated and protected (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw beef stored next to RTE deli ham, salami, and smoked turkey. Observed raw beef mixture adjacent to RTE onions and peppers. COS: PIC re-arranged walk-in to avoid any cross-contamination from raw food-items. CA: All raw meats shall be separated from RTE foods and placed in respective of cooking temperatures.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed build-up on gasket and dispensing nozzle of soda machine. RCA: PIC shall remove all nozzles and gaskets on soda machine and sanitize. PIC shall increase cleaning frequency of soda machine. CA: All food-contact surfaces should be clean to sight and touch or cleaned at the frequency per manufacturer's instructions.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed drink cups being stacked while wet. RCA: PIC shall re-wash, rinse, sanitize cups and allow to air-dry completely before use. Utensils shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food; and may not be cloth dried.
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed build-up of food debris in back of prep-top reach-in cooler closest to oven. RCA: PIC shall clean and sanitize non-food contact surfaces. All equipment shall be clean to the sight and touch.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)