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Al Dente Pizza scores 90; inspectors cite handwashing issues

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800 MARIETTA ST NW STE 8 ATLANTA, GA 30318

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Al Dente Pizza received an A, scoring 90 out of 100, in a Fulton County food-service inspection on Aug 12, 2026. The official report lists four findings. [1]

Inspection score

90/100Grade AOfficial inspection

Inspection summary

The inspector observed no paper towels at hand washing sinks in main kitchen and bar areas. [2]

The inspector also observed dark spots with the appearance of mold on the interior of the ice machine in the main kitchen area. [3]

A separate finding described soiled/damaged gaskets on the reach-in coolers in the main kitchen area. [4]

The report marks one finding as corrected on site. [5]

What inspectors found

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Showing 4 of 4 findings

  1. Handwashing

    Item 2-2D
    Observed no paper towels at hand washing sinks in main kitchen and bar areas. Corrected on site - paper towels provided.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.07(3)(b)

    Observed no paper towels at hand washing sinks in main kitchen and bar areas. Corrected on site - paper towels provided. 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - Hand Drying Provision (Pf) (b) Hand Drying Provision. Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with: 1. Individual, disposable towels; Pf 2. A continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; Pf 3. A heated-air hand drying device; Pf or 4. A hand drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures.Pf Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
    Official report · Item 2-2D ↗
    Corrected on siteNew violation
  2. Food-contact surface sanitation

    Item 4-2B
    Observed dark spots with the appearance of mold on the interior of the ice machine in the main kitchen area. Corrective action - PIC advised to perfect cleaning and sanitizing of interior surfaces between servicing company visits.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1

    Observed dark spots with the appearance of mold on the interior of the ice machine in the main kitchen area. Corrective action - PIC advised to perfect cleaning and sanitizing of interior surfaces between servicing company visits. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. New Violation.
    Official report · Item 4-2B ↗
    New violation
  3. Equipment design and condition

    Item 15A
    Observed soiled/damaged gaskets on the reach-in coolers in the main kitchen area. Corrective action - PIC advised to replace cooler gaskets as needed.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.05(6)(a)

    Observed soiled/damaged gaskets on the reach-in coolers in the main kitchen area. Corrective action - PIC advised to replace cooler gaskets as needed. 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - Good Repair & Proper Adjustment (C) (6) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair and Proper Adjustment. 1. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2)of this Rule. 2. Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. 3. Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate food when the container is opened. New Violation. Correct By: 08/15/2026
    Official report · Item 15A ↗
    New violation

    Correct by

  4. Facility maintenance and cleanliness

    Item 17C
    Observed dusty ceiling tiles and vents in the main kitchen area. Corrective action - PIC advised to clean ceiling tiles.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b)

    Observed dusty ceiling tiles and vents in the main kitchen area. Corrective action - PIC advised to clean ceiling tiles. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. New Violation. Correct By: 08/22/2026
    Official report · Item 17C ↗
    New violation

    Correct by

Correction and repeat labels quote the report. An absent label leaves correction status unknown; a deadline does not confirm a correction.

Inspection history 1

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    90/100A
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Sources

Record details & methodology
Authority
Fulton County
Inspection ID
57546604
Facility ID
12976630
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Venue address source
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Findings quote the official report captured . “Corrected on site” and “repeat” reflect explicit report markers. “COS” and “CA” in the inspector’s notes refer to corrections and corrective actions; an instruction to act is not proof that it was completed.

History links the same official facility ID within the issuing authority and may omit intervening inspections. Same-day results have no inferred sequence. Report excerpts follow source order, not a severity ranking.

This report comes from Fulton County. History includes only this authority’s exact facility ID.

Georgia’s grading scale
A
90–100
B
80–89
C
70–79
U
0–69
Georgia food-service rules ↗

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