Tommy’s Pizza & Pasta scores 91 on Effingham County food-safety inspection

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Tommy’s Pizza & Pasta received a score of 91 and a grade of A during a Georgia Department of Public Health inspection conducted October 28, 2026. The score reflects conditions observed during that inspection.

Inspection details

Establishment: Tommy’s Pizza & Pasta

Location: 1113 N COLUMBIA STE B RINCON, GA 31326, Effingham County

Inspection date: October 28, 2026

Inspection purpose: Routine

Score and grade: 91/A

Inspector: Jermell Reedy

Permit number: FSP-051-000377

Inspection findings

6-2 – proper date marking and disposition

Rule citation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) – ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

Official point value: 4

Corrected during inspection: No

Repeat violation: No

Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed multiple food items, prepped and stored in the facility over 24 hours ago, not date marked: 1. Cooked pasta, sliced ham, and sliced cheese in a Reach In Cooler in the main kitchen area. 2. Cooked chicken wings and pasta in a Reach In Cooler in the back of the house. 3. Shredded and fresh mozzarella cheese in a Reach In Cooler in the lobby area. 4. Shredded cheese in the Walk In Cooler. 5. Sliced cheese, meats, and sauces in a Prep Top Cooler.

17D – adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Rule citation: 511-6-1.07(3)(f) – lighting intensity, adequate in food prep, storage & service areas (c)

Official point value: 1

Corrected during inspection: No

Repeat violation: Yes

Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed lights not functioning in the hood vent.

18 – insects, rodents, and animals not present

Rule citation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) – outer openings protected (c)

Official point value: 3

Corrected during inspection: Yes

Repeat violation: No

Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed the backdoor propped open for almost the entirety of the inspection, not protecting against the entrance of bugs or insects. CA: Employee closed the door.

About the report

The Georgia Department of Public Health report documents conditions observed during this inspection. The score should not be interpreted as a guarantee of conditions before or after the inspection.

Yolonda Harris
News Now Georgia

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