Vespucci's Pizza & Pasta Tavern

4805 Canton Rd Ste 100, Marietta, GA 30066
Italian
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Dec 19, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 19, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

Looking across the full record, “food stored covered” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

By comparison, the average Marietta facility scores 87, putting Vespucci's Pizza & Pasta Tavern on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 19, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed Canadian ham, italian sausage and sliced pepperoni stored at the prep top unit with a temperature above 41*F. Observed ground Bolognese and cut grilled chicken that was stored at the cooling drawer that were holding above 41*F. Observed raw chicken stored at the cooling drawer #4 with a temperature above 41*F Observed raw chicken, raw veal, raw veal parmesan that was stored into te WIC with a temperature above 41*F C/A ime/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of...
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed utensils (tongs and spoons) that were held in a container of water at the right and left side of the stove with a water temperature of 135*F C/A Storage of In-Use Utensils. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: 1.Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, 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 e...
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed chicken that was prepped today portioned in single servings wrapped in plastic, placed into a tall tray and stacked on top of another which prevents the heat from dissipating . Observed cut lettuce that was prepped today and place in a container with a tight lid and stacked on top of each other that prevents the heat from escaping. C/A Cooling Methods. 1. Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(d) by using one or more of the following methods depending on the type of food being cooled: (i) Placing the food in shallow pans; Pf (ii) Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions; Pf (iii) Using rapid cooling equipment; Pf (iv) Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath; Pf (...
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Observed the tea urns stored uncovered at the server area, observed raw parmesan chicken stored at the bottom prep top #2 uncovered. Observed pasta ravioli that was stored at the bottom of the prep top unit#3 uncovered. Observed butter sauce and alfredo sauce stored on ice next to the stove top uncovered. 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: Facility has 72 hours to come up with a solution for covering the tea urns.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
74
Nov 20, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple spray bottles unlabeled on a storage rack and near the dish machine with chemicals inside. C/A: Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. COS: Spray bottles labeled.
511-6-1.07(6)(b)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed no test strips available for the dish machine to measure chlorine. C/A: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided.
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed tea urns stored uncovered on the counter top in the server alley, observed cranberries and nuts stored uncovered on the counter top in the main kitchen; observed lemon butter and alfredo sauce stored uncovered in the main kitchen. C/A: Food shall be stored covered in order to prevent the possibility of contamination. COS: Items covered.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vespucci's Pizza & Pasta Tavern last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Vespucci's Pizza & Pasta Tavern on file is from Dec 19, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Vespucci's Pizza & Pasta Tavern?

Across the inspection record, “food stored covered” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Vespucci's Pizza & Pasta Tavern.

How does Vespucci's Pizza & Pasta Tavern compare to other restaurants in Marietta?

Vespucci's Pizza & Pasta Tavern most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Marietta average of 87.

Has Vespucci's Pizza & Pasta Tavern's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Vespucci's Pizza & Pasta Tavern have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Vespucci's Pizza & Pasta Tavern means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.