Lithia Springs, Douglas County

MARLENE'S

3064 EMERY CIR AUSTELL, GA 30168

Food
Latest score
92
Mar 24, 2026
City
Lithia Springs
County
Douglas
Inspections
3

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Mar 24, 2026

Routine

Score: 923 violations

1-2B - certified food protection manager

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

OBSERVED CFSM CERTIFICATE EXPIRED (2024). CA: 1. The original CFSM certificate shall be posted in public view in each food service establishment. An additional copy shall be retained on file at the food service establishment at all times, and shall be made available for inspection by the Health Authority.

  1. A CFSM certificate which has expired, been revoked or suspended shall not be posted in the food service establishment.

  2. All licenses, certificates, diplomas, or other similar credentials issued or granted to an owner or operator who has successfully completed an approved or accredited food safety certification course and exam shall expire on the expiration date determined by the credentialing organization. Within ninety days of the expiration of the CFSM certificate, the CFSM shall enroll in an approved food safety training course, pass an approved exam and obtain a new certificate.

  3. The certification is not transferable between persons.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

OBSERVED HANDLE OF SCOOP STORED DIRECTLY IN ICE IN THE BAR AREA. CA: Storage of In-Use Utensils. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored:

1.Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container; COS:PIC MOVED ICE SCOOP OUT OF ICE

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF GREASE ON THE FLOOR BY THE FRYER/GRILL. CA: Nonfood-Contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

Jun 26, 2025

Routine

Score: 932 violations

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(c) - certification documentation (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED CFSM CERTIFICATE EXPIRED (2024). CA: 1. The original CFSM certificate shall be posted in public view in each food service establishment. An additional copy shall be retained on file at the food service establishment at all times, and shall be made available for inspection by the Health Authority.

  1. A CFSM certificate which has expired, been revoked or suspended shall not be posted in the food service establishment.

  2. All licenses, certificates, diplomas, or other similar credentials issued or granted to an owner or operator who has successfully completed an approved or accredited food safety certification course and exam shall expire on the expiration date determined by the credentialing organization. Within ninety days of the expiration of the CFSM certificate, the CFSM shall enroll in an approved food safety training course, pass an approved exam and obtain a new certificate.

  3. The certification is not transferable between persons.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED NUMEROUS FLIES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. CA: Controlling Pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by:

  1. Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies;

  2. Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests;

  3. Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under subsections (6)(e), (6)(m), and (6)(n) of this Rule; Pf and

  4. Eliminating harborage conditions.

Dec 8, 2023

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.