Atlanta pizza chain passes health check after 2 failures in a year
Update:
The Little Azio’s location on Northside Drive passed its re-inspection after failing a week earlier due to pest issues.
The pizza and pasta joint scored a 90/A during its Wednesday health check.
The inspector noted no pest problems, only food items at incorrect temperatures and a leaky sink.
Original (published July 11):
An Atlanta pizza and pasta place failed a recent health inspection, Fulton County records show.
Little Azio's Northside Drive location scored a 57/U following the Monday evaluation. Scores below 70 are considered failing.
Its prior score, from May, was a 78. The location also failed an inspection in September.
According to the report, there was a "sticky fly trap stored directly above” the food prep counter.
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Officials also reported fruit flies throughout the kitchen area and food debris on dry storage shelves.
A woman who answered the phone Tuesday afternoon said a manager was not immediately available for comment.
Follow-up inspections are generally completed within 10 days of the original evaluation.
Little Azio also has restaurants in Vinings and East Atlanta.
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