Oakwood, Hall County

MARCO'S PIZZA #8099

4029 WINDER HWY STE 440 FLOWERY BRANCH, GA 30542

Food
Latest score
85
Jan 20, 2026
City
Oakwood
County
Hall
Inspections
6

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Jan 20, 2026

Routine

Score: 856 violations

1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2) - pic present (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no PIC present in the facility at the time of inspection. A delivery driver was present for the inspection. 511-6-1.03(2) - PIC present (Pf) There must be a person in charge on the premises of the food service establishment at all times. Note: the facility will need to ensure there is a person in charge at all times.

1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2)(a)-(n)(p),(q) - responsibility of pic (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no active managerial control based on the following:

1-2A PIC present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties 2-2D Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible 4-2B Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Note: EHS recommends the facility retrain staff and ensure adequate managerial control of the facility at all times.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed no hand drying provisions in the front hand sink by the register. 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - Hand Drying Provision (Pf) (b) Hand Drying Provision. Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with:

  1. Individual, disposable towels; Pf COS: The food employee added paper towels to the paper towel dispenser to ensure availability of hand drying provisions for handwashing.

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed can opener blade to have heavy soil accumulation on the blade and surrounding areas. 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces,& Utensils (Pf) (7) Cleaning of Equipment and Utensils. (a) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils.

  1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf. Note: The facility will need to replace the blade along with washing, rinsing, and sanitizing the can opener to ensure it is clean to sight and touch.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed gaskets in pizza reach-in cooler unit, walk-in cooler unit, and walk-in freezer unit to have heavy mold-like accumulation. 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C) (d) Nonfood-Contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Note: the facility will need to have all gaskets cleaned and sanitized. If gaskets can not be cleaned or sanitized then the gaskets will need to be replaced.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed light fixture inside the walk-in freezer unit to be in disrepair. 511-6-1.07(3)(f) - Lighting Intensity, adequate in food prep, storage & service areas (C) (f) Lighting Intensity. The light intensity shall be:

  1. At least 10 foot candles (108 lux) at a distance of 30 inches (75 cm) above the floor, in walk-in refrigeration units and dry food storage areas and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning. Note: The facility will need to have the lighting in the walk-in freezer unit repaired.

Jul 14, 2025

Routine

Score: 991 violation

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Inoperable light fixture was observed inside the walk in freeer unit. 511-6-1.07(3)(f) - Lighting Intensity, adequate in food prep, storage & service areas (C) (f) Lighting Intensity. The light intensity shall be:

  1. At least 10 foot candles (108 lux) at a distance of 30 inches (75 cm) above the floor, in walk-in refrigeration units and dry food storage areas and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning;

Nov 12, 2024

Routine

Score: 971 violation

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed large containers of sliced tomatoes to be cooling while fully covered.

When placed in cooling or cold holding equipment, food containers in which food is being cooled shall be:

(i) Arranged in the equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; and

(ii) Loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food.

Note: PIC immediately uncovered tomatoes to facilitate cooling

May 21, 2024

Routine

Score: 902 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed several foods in prep-top / reach-in cooler and the smaller walk-in cooler to be holding at temperatures above 41F.

Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above.

Note: PIC immediately discarded all food that was out of temperature. PIC was asked to cold hold all TCS food in the larger walk-in cooler. PIC advised to utilize TPHC until the prep-top cooler is repaired.

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 dark mold-like spots on the hand sink and 3-compartment sink caulking.

All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.

Note: PIC will clean areas prone to debris accumulation, especially areas exposed to moisture.

Dec 1, 2023

Routine

Score: 952 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed low temperature warewashing machine to reach a peak wash cycle temperature of 107F. Low temperature warewashing machines should reach a minimum of 120F for wash and rinse cycles.

Note: Facility will use 3-compartment sink to wash, rinse, and sanitize until warewashing machine is serviced.

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(p) - warewashing equipment, determining chemical sanitizer concentration (pf)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no chlorine test strips in facility for low temp warewashing machine.

Warewashing Equipment, Determining Chemical Sanitizer Concentration. Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or other device. Pf.

Note: PIC will obtain chlorine test strips.

May 30, 2023

Routine

Score: 971 violation

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed sliced ham and fully cooked chicken wings cooling while fully covered. 1. Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(d) by using one or more of the following methods depending on the type of food being cooled: (i) Placing the food in shallow pans; Pf (ii) Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions; Pf (iii) Using rapid cooling equipment; Pf (iv) Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath; Pf (v) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer; Pf (vi) Adding ice as an ingredient; Pf or (vii) Other effective methods. Pf 2. When placed in cooling or cold holding equipment, food containers in which food is being cooled shall be: (i) Arranged in the equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; and (ii) Loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food. Note: PIC voluntarily moved food to walk-in cooler and partially uncovered food during the inspection.