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MARCO'S
3500 N DECATUR ROAD STE 105 , SCOTTDALE, GA 30079 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (March 27, 2026): Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 1 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, pest control and handwashing & hygiene.
Inspection history
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A90March 27, 20263 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 1 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, pest control and handwashing & hygiene.
Observed the blade of the can opener unclean to touch and sight.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed the back door of the facility door crack open during inspection. When the door is fully closed, there is a gap with sunlight shining through at the bottom of the back door.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)”Observed the holster for the can opener unclean with sticky black residue left on blue nitrile glove.
−1 point · Cited as “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)”A92June 10, 20253 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations involving pest control, handwashing & hygiene and management & training.
Observed the back door of the facility door crack open during inspection.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)”Observed the current inspection(86-B) not posted, observed a past inspection report posted (92-A).
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”Observed the two door reach in freezer's gaskets to be unclean.
−1 point · Cited as “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)”This inspection deducted 8 points, but only 5 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.
B86September 25, 20245 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 1 of them critical, involving management & training, temperature control and handwashing & hygiene.
Observed exposed spray chemical bottle substances stored next to sauces and dough paper.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)”Observed container of pizza sauce stored uncovered when actively not in use.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed the current inspection(80-B) not posted, observed a past inspection report posted (92-A).
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”Observed the two door reach in freezer's gaskets to be unclean.
−1 point · Cited as “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)”Waste receptacle in the women's restroom does not have a cover.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(l) - toilet rooms, enclosed (c)”This inspection deducted 14 points, but only 11 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.
B80January 25, 20248 violations
Inspectors recorded 8 violations, 3 of them critical, involving food storage, management & training and chemical safety.
Observed open/ exposed chemical substances stored above cooking/food equipment; like the salad mixer, and aluminum pan.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)”Observed no approved certification safety manager certification posted. PIC stated she needs to renew certification.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(3)(a) - food safety manager certification (pf)”Observed an unknown chemical substance in a spray bottle without a label below pizza prep table. PIC needs to separate all other chemicals by 1/28/2024. Send pictures of corrective action via email at zion.kenan1@dph.ga.gov.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(b) - working containers, common name (pf)”Observed PIC chewing gum while prepping pizza.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)”Observed hand sink closest to the front service area was blocked with three number of sweeping brooms, possibly preventing employees from hand washing. However, observed that PIC and employee washed hands in the front service area hand sink.
−4 points · Cited as “null”Rear hand sink hot water handle is stripped and water sprays from the handle if either the hot or cold are turned on. PIC indicated that it will be fixed during change of ownership.
−2 points · Cited as “null”Observed no hand washing signage in the female bathroom.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(d) - handwashing signage (c)”Waste receptacle in the women's restroom does not have a cover. PIC indicated that the owner has placed an order for a new trash can.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(l) - toilet rooms, enclosed (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 FS044-888405. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.