Midtown Atlanta pizza joint re-inspected after reports of roaches

UPDATE: Ribalta was re-inspected Friday and received a 97/A. New violations included a broken handle on a cooler, no hot water at a sink in the bar area and "heavy build up of food residue and heavy cutting on cutting board surfaces."

ORIGINAL STORY: Midtown Atlanta pizzeria failed a recent health inspection, Fulton County records show.

Ribalta on Peachtree Street scored a 46/U following the Jan. 4 evaluation. Scores below 70 are considered failing.

The inspection was prompted by a customer complaint to the health department.

A patron saw a roach crawling on the wall during two separate visits within a couple weeks and assumed that meant there was “some type of infestation,” according to the Jan. 3 filing.

“A friend contacted the restaurant sharing this information but received no response,” the complainant said.

According to the inspection report, a live roach was seen during the time of inspection. The restaurant will need to provide its most recent pest control statement, an inspector wrote.

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Officials also reported no hot water in the women’s restroom sink, and said the consumer advisory was incorrectly printed on the main menu.

The location’s prior score from July was an A.