Holly Springs, Cherokee County

Marco's Pizza

4280 HICKORY FLAT HWY STE 116 CANTON, GA 30115

Food
Latest score
91
Mar 11, 2026
City
Holly Springs
County
Cherokee
Inspections
4

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 11, 2026

Routine

Score: 911 violation

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 TCS foods cold held above 41°F in small prep top unit. The ambient air temperature (AAT) was 54°F. TCS foods must be cold held at 41°F or below. COS by moving TCS foods to different cooler. Must set temperature to a degree that can consistently hold TCS food at 41°F or below.

Jul 10, 2025

Routine

Score: 915 violations

11D - thermometers provided and accurate

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(x) - tmd, located in refrigerators/ hot holding (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed no thermometer in reach in cooler under prep top unit. Also observed digital thermometer at walk in cooler entry inaccurate, reading 55 degrees. Must have at least 1 working thermometer placed in the warmest part of the cold holding unit (close to the door). Must obtain analog thermometer for reach in cooler & walk in cooler, and fix digital walk in cooler thermometer.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed gap underneath back door. Must install door sweep or adjust door to be tight fitting to prevent pest entry.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed debris and rust build up on shelves in walk in cooler, and debris build up on shelves near back door. Nonfood contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a rate that precludes soil accumulation. Must clean more frequently. Health Authority suggests obtaining smooth, cleanable mats to prevent rust.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(n) - maintaining premises, free of unnecessary items/litter (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed soda / ice machine in dining area not actively being used. PIC states they haven't used it in a long time and don't plan on using it. The premises shall be free of items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment, such as litter or equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used.

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 very low grout near 3 compartment sink. Also observed large hole in wall next to back door, and small holes in wall above 3 compartment sink. Physical facilities must be maintained in a state of good repair. Must fix.

Nov 5, 2024

Routine

Score: 863 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 time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food in mini prep top unit being cold held at temperatures greater than 41°F. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, TCS food shall be maintained at 41°F or below. Ambient temperature of cooler was 53°F with food temping between 52-62°F. COS by discarding. Do not store TCS foods in unit until minimum cold holding temperature can be maintained.

11D - thermometers provided and accurate

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(x) - tmd, located in refrigerators/ hot holding (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no thermometer in mini reach in cooler. Unit is at 53F. Must place thermometer inside all cold holding units.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed significant water leak for hot water faucet at 3-compartment sink. Leak is being covered with plastic. Must fix.

Jan 8, 2024

Routine

Score: 807 violations

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(a) - food safety manager certification (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

No Certified Food Manager for establishment. Must have someone certified with in 30 days.

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(1)(c)17 - demonstration (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed facility does not have signed copies of Employee health policy/forms. Must have signed copies on file.

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 personal food/pastry stored on the food preparation table next to the pizza dough. Must eat and store in designated areas away from the food and food contact surfaces. COS by discarding.

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 both the hand sinks in the kitchen not accessible. There is a pan in the hand sink opposite to the walk in cooler and the one next to the pizza dough cooler/proofer is blocked by a speed rack. Hand sink must always be accessible. COS by moving.

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed soap stored on silver foil sheets. Chemicals must be stored in designated area away from the food and food contact surfaces. COS by moving to designated area.

9-2 - compliance with variance, specialized process and haccp plan

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed no time and date documentation

Observed no time documentation on pizza sauce from when it was removed from temperature control. Facility MUST comply with its variance by identifying the date and time pizza sauce was removed from temperature control. COS by writing the date and time on the sauce container.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed inspection report not displayed in public view. Inspection report is blocked by the new products/advertisements. Inspection report must be clearly visible.