Scottdale, DeKalb County

MARCO'S

3500 N DECATUR ROAD STE 105 SCOTTDALE, GA 30079

Food
Latest score
90
Mar 27, 2026
City
Scottdale
County
DeKalb
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 27, 2026

Routine

Score: 903 violations

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed the blade of the can opener unclean to touch and sight. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: The food employee immediately washed, rinsed, and sanitized the can opener blade and holster.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

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. CA: Outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; Closed, tight-fitting windows; and Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. COS: The door was shut. Discussed with PIC that they must acquire a weather strip and place it at the bottom of the door to prevent pests.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 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)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed the holster for the can opener unclean with sticky black residue left on blue nitrile glove. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. COS: The holster was washed, rinsed, and sanitized.

Jun 10, 2025

Routine

Score: 923 violations

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed the back door of the facility door crack open during inspection. CA: Outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; Closed, tight-fitting windows; and Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. COS: Door was closed. still observed light coming from the outside.

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 the current inspection(86-B) not posted, observed a past inspection report posted (92-A). CA: The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times. COS: Person in charge post the current inspection.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 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)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed the two door reach in freezer's gaskets to be unclean. CA: Informed person in charge to increase cleaning frequency for all equipment. Observed the shelves in the walk in cooler to be peeling and build up with food accumulations/debris.

Sep 25, 2024

Routine

Score: 865 violations

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed container of pizza sauce stored uncovered when actively not in use. CA: storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. COS: Sauce was covered.

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed exposed spray chemical bottle substances stored next to sauces and dough paper CA: Informed PIC to separate toxic substance from food equipment and stored below. COS: Person in charge removed the spray chemical bottle.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed the current inspection(80-B) not posted, observed a past inspection report posted (92-A). CA: The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times. COS: Person in charge post the current inspection.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 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)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed the two door reach in freezer's gaskets to be unclean. CA: Informed person in charge to increase cleaning frequency for all equipment.

17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(l) - toilet rooms, enclosed (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Waste receptacle in the women's restroom does not have a cover. CA: Informed person in charge get waste receptacles for the women's bathroom.

Jan 25, 2024

Routine

Score: 808 violations

1-2B - certified food protection manager

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed no approved certification safety manager certification posted. PIC stated she needs to renew certification.

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 PIC chewing gum while prepping pizza. CA: PIC was informed about proper use of eating in the kitchen area. COS: PIC removed the gum and throw it in the trash.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

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. CA: Remove the brooms for an easier access. COS: PIC removed the brooms to the back.

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed open/ exposed chemical substances stored above cooking/food equipment; like the salad mixer, and aluminum pan. CA: Informed PIC to separate toxic substance from food equipment and stored below. COS: PIC throw away the open toxic chemical substance. PIC needs to separate all other chemicals by 1/28/2024. Send pictures of corrective action via email at zion.kenan1@dph.ga.gov.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(b) - working containers, common name (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

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.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

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.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no hand washing signage in the female bathroom.

17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(l) - toilet rooms, enclosed (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

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.