Pasta Bella
Last inspected: Jun 6, 2025
67
Score
Pasta Bella, located at 3696 Austell Rd SW in Marietta, GA, underwent a food service inspection on June 6, 2025. This inspection resulted in a moderate risk score of 67, with one major and six minor violations noted. Previous inspections for this Italian restaurant have also generally fallen into the medium-risk category.
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Inspection History
Jun 6, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
67
Dec 26, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
70
Jun 26, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
70
Violations — Jun 6, 2025 Inspection
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several foods stored uncovered, exposed to contamination in WIC in main kitchen (several cooked pastas), along steam table in main kitchen (sauces, meatballs, etc.), in small RIF in main kitchen (frozen mozzarella sticks), and jar of sugar along bar. C/A: Unless actively cooling, all food must be stored covered protected from contamination. COS: All food covered.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed interior of both ice bin lids in server area soiled with black accumulated residue and soil. C/A: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: Both lids cleaned and sanitized.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed scoop handle stored in contact with ice along bar and knife handle stored in contact with lemons in container along server area of main kitchen. C/A: , in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container; 2.In food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon; 3.On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized at a frequency specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(7)(b) and (8)(a); 4.In running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain, if us...
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: 1. Observed damaged gaskets along door of WIF in main kitchen and salad cooler in server area of main kitchen. 2. Observed lid of left- Baine Marie cooler in server area unattached at hinges in disrepair. C/A: Replace/repair gaskets; Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed black mold like accumulation along gaskets and interior door of keg cooler in bar area. C/A: Clean all equipment and increase cleaning frequencies; Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: 1. Observed chipped, missing, and damaged floor tiles and grouting along floor throughout main kitchen and in WIF in main kitchen. 2. Observed hole in wall behind slicer in prep area of main kitchen. 3. Observed excessive water along floor throughout main kitchen. C/A: Repair all areas: 1. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. 2. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed employee beverages stored amongst food service food in prep cooler at bar and along shelving in WIC in main kitchen. C/A: Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, use tobacco products and electronic devices shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination. COS: Beverage discarded.
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
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