Hiram, Paulding County

Marcos Pizza

4374 ATLANTA HWY STE 139 HIRAM, GA 30141

Food
Latest score
84
May 22, 2026
City
Hiram
County
Paulding
Inspections
7

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

May 22, 2026

Routine

Score: 844 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 multiple TCS items on pizza prep top cooler holding at a temperature greater than 41F. CA: Cold TCS food items are to be maintained at 41F or below. COS: PIC stated food items had been on unit less than 2 hours, therefore were moved to walk in cooler to rapidly cool. PIC notified to not use prep top cooler until in good repair.

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee personal drink in re-usable cup stored on prep table while food was being prepared in main kitchen area. CA: Personal drinks are to be in single service cup with lid & straw and stored in an area to prevent any contamination. COS: PIC moved drink outside of kitchen area.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed no paper towels or hand drying provision at hand sink in front of main kitchen area. CA: Handwashing sinks shall be stocked with hand drying provision at all times. COS: PIC replaced paper towels.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee wearing watch, and multiple rings while preparing pizza sauce in main kitchen area. CA: with the exception of a plain ring, jewelry cannot be worn on the hands or wrists while working with exposed food. COS: PIC instructed employee to remove jewelry.

Nov 21, 2025

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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 drink nozzles in dining area with debris and not detailed clean to sight and touch. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. To be detailed by correct by date.

May 28, 2025

Routine

Score: 922 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed plastic wrapping/ single-use gloves stored in hand sink in front food service area. CA: A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. COS: PIC removed plastic wrap & gloves from sink to be accessible to all employees.

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed glass cleaner stored on shelf above pizza prep top cooler/ make line in main kitchen. CA: Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. COS: PIC removed cleaner to designated storage area.

Nov 27, 2024

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 30, 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 multiple TCS items on salad/sub prep top cooler holding at a temperature greater than 41F. PIC stated items in cooler less than 4 hours. CA: TCS food items were moved to walk in cooler to rapidly cool. PIC chose to discard some items.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(d) - handwashing signage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no handwashing signage in men's restroom. CA: PIC will place proper signage by correct by date.

Dec 12, 2023

Routine

Score: 913 violations

2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(6) - clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed procedures for responding to vomitus/diarrheal events however was not able to provide protective gear nor approved disinfectant. CA: Correct by date indicated

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed employee wearing watch while working with exposed food. CA: Employee removed bracelet. Submit plan of correction by date indicated.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed rusted/chipped expoxy coating on shelving in walk-in cooler. CA: Unit needs repairing or replacing. Correct by date indicated.

Jul 17, 2023

Routine

Score: 844 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 wings (bone in and boneless) in prep cooler lower storage at a temperature greater than 41F. Wings in unit longer than 4 hour. CA: Wings were discarded.

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 salad in cooler holding at a temperature greater than 41F. CA: PIC discarded salads.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed manual can opener and floor mixer not cleaned at a frequency to render it clean to sight and touch. CA: Correct by date indicated.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee wearing bracelets while working with exposed food. CA: Employee removed bracelets.