POWDER SPRINGS, Cobb County

MARCO'S PIZZA

4150 MACLAND RD STE 245 POWDER SPRINGS, GA 30127-8213

Food
Latest score
90
Feb 24, 2026
City
POWDER SPRINGS
County
Cobb
Inspections
4

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Feb 24, 2026

Routine

Score: 902 violations

2-1B - hands clean and properly washed

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(b) - cleaning procedure (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed 2-employees wash hands then turn off manually operated faucet with bare hands at hand wash sink near prep line in main kitchen.

C/A: Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms, including surrogate prosthetic devices for hands or arms, for at least 20 seconds, using a cleaning compound in a handwashing sink that is properly equipped.

  1. Food employees shall use the following cleaning procedure in the order stated to clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms, including surrogate prosthetic devices for hands and arms:

(i) Rinse under clean, running warm water;

(ii) Apply an amount of cleaning compound recommended by the cleaning compound manufacturer;

(iii) Rub together vigorously for at least 10 to 15 seconds while:

(I) Paying particular attention to removing soil from underneath the fingernails during the cleaning procedure, and

(II) Creating friction on the surfaces of the hands and arms or surrogate prosthetic devices for hands and arms, finger tips, and areas between the fingers;

(iv) Thoroughly rinse under clean, running warm water; and

(v) Immediately follow the cleaning procedure with thorough drying using disposable paper towels, a continuous towel system, or a heated-air hand drying device.

  1. To avoid re-contaminating their hands or surrogate prosthetic devices, food employees may use disposable paper towels or similar clean barriers when touching surfaces such as manually operated faucet handles on a handwashing sink or the handle of a restroom door.

COS: EHS discussed proper procedure and employees washed hands correctly.

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed non-current inspection (score: 94) posted along front food service area of facility.

C/A: The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away.

Jan 28, 2025

Routine

Score: 913 violations

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed can-opener heavily soiled with food debris and black substance stored for use along prep table in main kitchen.

C/A: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.

COS: Can opener moved to 3-compartment sink to be washed and sanitized.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee preparing food in main kitchen without hair restraints.

C/A: Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed black accumulations along shelving inside Dough poofer in main kitchen. 2. Observed food debris and spillage inside RIF in main kitchen.

C/A: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

Jun 18, 2024

Routine

Score: 942 violations

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed several food items in main kitchen in Baine- Marie cooler (toppings) and along prep tables (pizza sauce and oil) stored uncovered exposed to contamination.

C/A: Unless cooling, all food must be stored covered.

COS: All items covered.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes
  1. Observed doors to RICs and Dough Proofer soiled with debris and residue in main kitchen.
  2. Observed food debris along shelving and cervices under prep tables in main kitchen.

C/A: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

Dec 19, 2023

Routine

Score: 944 violations

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed dry goods stored on floor by dining room exterior door. CA: Store these items at least 6 inches off the floor.

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed inspection posted from 1/17/19 (should be 5/18/22 inspection). CA: Post most recent inspection.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food debris on kitchen shelving, walk-in cooler shelving, and bulk storage containers. Also uncleaned spills in dining room cabinets. CA Clean non-food contact surfaces routinely, especially when visibly soiled.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed considerable food debris under prep cooler line. CA: Routinely clean floors under moveable equipment.