Marcus Bar & Grille

525 Edgewood Ave Se, Atlanta, GA 30312

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 28, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Marcus Bar & Grille has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent visit was on Apr 28, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around four violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.

Across the inspection history, “food-contact surfaces” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

By comparison, the average Atlanta facility scores 90, putting Marcus Bar & Grille on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 28, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: Observed the interior of the ice machine cover had brown like dirt on it. I advised the PIC to have it clean. The filters were also dirty with dust that could cause physical contamination to the ice.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Inspector notes: Observed failure to allow food utensils (dishes) to air dry. Observed dishes in the kitchen were double stacked wet. I advised the PIC to always allow food utensils to air dry.

511-6-1.05(10)(a)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed the refrigerator had lot of food stains and residues all over the doors and body. I advised the PIC ta have the refrigerator surface cleaned to prevent accumulation of food residues.

511-6-1.05(7)(d)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed that the ceiling has missing tiles leaving it open over the food preparing and cooking areas in the kitchen. I advised the PIC that the missing ceilings need to be replaced in order to prevent physical

511-6-1.07(2)(f)

Oct 9, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

May 28, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed black mold like in the ice machine. Told the PIC to clean the machine and he went ahead to clean it. COS

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed scoop handles stored directly in food. CA: Advised PIC in-use utensils shall be stored in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container. The PIC removed the scoop from the food. COS

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

10D - food properly labeled; original container (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed several food containers with common names. PIC labeled them upon telling him. COS

511-6-1.04(4)(d)

Nov 24, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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14A - in-use utensils: properly stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed scoop handles stored directly in food. CA: Advised PIC in-use utensils shall be stored in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed build-up of food debris on non-food contact surfaces. CA: Advised PIC non-food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

511-6-1.05(7)(d)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed walls with built-up debris. CA: Advised PIC physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Marcus Bar & Grille last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Marcus Bar & Grille on file is from Apr 28, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Marcus Bar & Grille?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Marcus Bar & Grille.

How does Marcus Bar & Grille compare to other restaurants in Atlanta?

Marcus Bar & Grille most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Atlanta average of 90.

Has Marcus Bar & Grille's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Marcus Bar & Grille have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Marcus Bar & Grille means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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