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MARAKI COFFEE SHOP
4616 E PONCE DE LEON AVENUE, SUITE C , CLARKSTON, GA 30021 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (June 23, 2026): Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 1 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, menu & labeling and food storage.
Inspection history
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B83June 23, 20264 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 1 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, menu & labeling and food storage.
Observed the stove with heavily food and grease debris buildup.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed the facility serving a dish called Kitfo which consists of raw beef served to customers and the menu doesn't contain a consumer advisory.
−4 points · Cited as “null”Observed multiple container of spices and sugar without a label with common name.
−3 points · Cited as “null”Observed the prep sink in disrepair due to a leak at the pipe connection to prep sink. CA:511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. (b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. 1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. 2. Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed, such as after closing. 3. If present, playground equipment and associated areas shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. In addition, a cleaning and sanitizing plan along with cleaning and sanitizing records for playground equipment and associated areas shall be maintained within the food service establishment for review upon request by the Health Authority. Further, such cleaning and sanitizing plan for employees to follow in the event of encountering vomitus or fecal matter shall be included and submitted at the time of permit application as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.02(1)(c). Pf Advised PIC prep sink shall be in working order at all times. PIC will send repair invoice to inspectors email.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”This inspection deducted 17 points, but only 12 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.
B84January 12, 20267 violations
Inspectors recorded 7 violations, 4 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene, cleaning & sanitizing and menu & labeling.
Observed no employee health reporting agreement document in the facility.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(4)(a)(b)(c)(e)(f) - responsibility of permit holder, pic, and conditional employees (p), (pf)”Observed in the restroom no disposable paper towels.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)”Observed no fecal/vomit clean up procedures located in the facility.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(6) - clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf)”Observed the stove with heavily food and grease debris buildup.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed the facility serving a dish called Kitfo which consists of raw beef served to customers and the menu doesn't contain a consumer advisory.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1-.04(7)(e) - consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked”Observed multiple container of spices and sugar without a label with common name.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)”Observed clean and sanitized utensils and equipment being stored in the stove.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(f) - prohibitions, cleaned & sanitized equipment, utensils & laundered linens (c)”B87May 30, 20254 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control, management & training and food storage.
Observed food items in the cooler that were not properly date marked CA:g) Ready-to-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking 1. Except when packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method, and except as specified in paragraphs 5 and 6 of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. Pf Advised PIC that all ready-to-eat and TCS foods held for more than 24 hours must be properly date marked. Please ensure corrective action is taken within 10 calendar days.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”Upon arrival, no person in charge (PIC) was identified. (CA): A PIC shall be available at all times in the facility to maintain compliance with the food service operations and to maintain active managerial control. Advised that a PIC must be present at all times of facility operation.
−4 points · Cited as “null”Observed bag of onions stored directly on floor.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)”No permit was observed during time of inspection. CA:1. Post the permit in a location in the food service establishment that is conspicuous to consumers Provided PIC with the 2024 invoice due to non-payment and issued a Notice of Violation. Advised the PIC to remit payment by the due date indicated on the Notice of Violation.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1) - permit, displayed (c)”Georgia scores on a 100-point scale: A 90–100, B 80–89, C 70–79, U below 70.
Source
Published by the Georgia Department of Public Health · permit FS044-887574. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.