Marco's Pizza #8229
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
58
Score
MARCO'S PIZZA #8229, located at 7380 Spout Springs Rd Ste 400 in Flowery Branch, GA, had a moderate risk inspection on March 17, 2026. This inspection resulted in 2 critical, 1 major, and 3 minor violations, including issues with garbage disposal, a present person in charge demonstrating knowledge, and handwashing practices. The facility has a history of mostly low-risk inspections across its five scored evaluations.
5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
58
Aug 29, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 16, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 1, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
74
Jan 2, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
90
Violations — Mar 17, 2026 Inspection
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Observed an accumulation of trash and debris around the dumpster, in the enclosure. Using Drain Plugs; Maintaining Refuse Areas (C) (p) Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures. A storage area and enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables shall be maintained free of unnecessary items and clean. Note: PIC stated the enclosure will be cleaned.
511-6-1.06(5)(o)
1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC stated that food deliveries occur after hours when no one is in the facility. PIC was unable to produce a key drop agreement and recent truck invoices did not display any temperatures taken during the delivery. Responsibility of PIC (Pf) (f) Monitoring of Receiving during Non-Operating Hours. Employees are verifying that foods delivered to the food service establishment during non-operating hours are from approved sources and are placed into appropriate storage locations such that they are maintained at the required temperatures, protected from contamination, unadulterated, accurately presented, by routinely monitoring the employees' observations, maintaining receiving/corrective action records for deliveries during non-operating hours and periodically evaluating foods upon their re...
511-6-1.03(2)(a)
2-1B - hands clean and properly washed
Inspector notes: Observed employees to turn off the faucet after washing hands, without a hand drying provision as a barrier between their hands and the faucet handle. Cleaning Procedure (P) (b) Cleaning Procedure. 1. Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms, including surrogate prosthetic devices for hands or arms, for at least 20 seconds, using a cleaning compound in a handwashing sink that is properly equipped. P 3. To avoid recontaminating their hands or surrogate prosthetic devices, food employees may use disposable paper towels or similar clean barriers when touching surfaces such as manually operated faucet handles on a handwashing sink or the handle of a restroom door. Note: The PIC was notified and stated he...
511-6-1.03(5)(b)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed the drain line of the hot water heater to not have an air gap. Backflow Prevention, Air Gap (P) (d) Backflow Prevention, Air Gap. An air gap between the water supply inlet and the flood level rim of the plumbing fixture, equipment or nonfood equipment shall be at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet and may not be less than 1 inch (25 mm). P Note: PIC stated that an air gap would be created.
511-6-1.06(2)(d)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed both dumpster side doors to be open during inspection. Covering Receptacles (C) (n) Covering Receptacles. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered: 1. Inside the food service establishment if the receptacles and units: (i) Contain food residue and are not in continuous use; or (ii) After they are filled; and 2. With tight-fitting lids or doors if kept outside the food service establishment. COS: PIC closed the dumpster doors.
511-6-1.06(5)(n)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed the light in the walk-in freezer to be non-functional. Lighting Intensity, adequate in food prep, storage & service areas (C) (f) Lighting Intensity. The light intensity shall be: 1. At least 10 foot candles (108 lux) at a distance of 30 inches (75 cm) above the floor, in walk-in refrigeration units and dry food storage areas and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning; Note: PIC stated the light would be changed.
511-6-1.07(3)(f)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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