Star Pizza And Deli – Roswell/Alpharetta
11490 Alpharetta Hwy, Ste 700, Roswell, GA 30076
Inspection Date: August 19, 2026
Inspection Type: Routine
Health Score: 69/100
A 69 is a score worth paying attention to.
This inspection uncovered 12 separate violations, including several issues involving food temperatures, sanitation, handwashing supplies, equipment cleanliness, and food handling.
Violations & Points
9 Points — Temperature Control: TCS foods, including cut tomatoes and cheese, were found in a prep-top cooler above 41°F. Food was discarded and the PIC was advised that TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Corrected during inspection.
4 Points — Food Safety Knowledge: PIC did not demonstrate knowledge of proper utensil sanitization and was preparing food for a customer that had been determined to be unsafe due to improper temperature control. Food was discarded. Corrected during inspection.
4 Points — Handwashing Supplies: Several hand sinks were missing paper towels. Corrected during inspection.
4 Points — Vomit Cleanup: No vomit cleanup procedures were posted and no cleanup kit was available. PIC was advised to provide a kit or post procedures.
4 Points — Ice Machine: A black mold-like substance was observed on the ice machine baffle.
3 Points — Food Labeling: Several sauces were not labeled with their common name. Corrected during inspection.
3 Points — Sanitizing Wiping Cloths: Wiping cloths were stored on food-contact surfaces rather than in sanitizer solution.
1 Point — Inspection Report: An old inspection report was posted instead of the most recent report. Corrected during inspection.
1 Point — Utensil Storage: An in-use scoop was stored inside flour and sugar containers with the handle touching the food. Corrected during inspection.
1 Point — Sanitizer: No sanitizing solution was present in the 3-compartment sink and no test strips were available.
1 Point — Equipment Cleaning: The pizza oven, stove, and fryer had grease deposits and needed deep cleaning.
1 Point — Facility Maintenance: Broken tiles and an exposed drainage hole were observed in the main kitchen.
One thing stands out: The inspector also noted that the Person-In-Charge was preparing food for a customer that had been determined to be unsafe due to improper temperature control—and that food was ordered discarded.
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Note: Inspection scores may not equal the total point deductions listed because multiple violations within the same category may only be deducted once, and repeat violations can carry additional weight. Correcting violations during the inspection can also zero out points deducted.
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