Marco's Pizza

1045 Gaines School Rd Ste B, Athens, GA 30605

Pizza

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Marco's Pizza appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 5, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

Across the inspection history, “pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Athens restaurants. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 5, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties

Inspector notes: Person in charge (PIC) is not monitoring receiving temperatures of key drop deliveries. Corrective action (CA): PIC must maintain receiving records for temperatures of deliveries during non-operating hours.

511-6-1.03(2)(a)

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: Light gap visible at bottom of back door.

511-6-1.07(2)(m)

Jul 11, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: Observed heavily marked and stained cutting boards on small make table and in warewashing area.

511-6-1.05(6)(b)

Jan 9, 2025

Routine

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties

511-6-1.03(2)(a)

Jul 25, 2024

Routine

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

View 4 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed cooked chicken wings being held at a temperature greater than 41F in top of sub prep cooler. CA: Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods shall be maintained at 41F or below in cold holding. Wings discarded.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties

Inspector notes: Designated Person in charge (PIC) not present at time of inspection. Corrective action (CA): A designed PIC who is responsible for managing food safety of the operation shall be on the premises at all times.

511-6-1.03(2)

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

Inspector notes: Covered waste receptacle not provided in restroom used by ladies.

511-6-1.06(5)(h)

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

Inspector notes: Waste receptacle not provided at back hand wash sink.

511-6-1.06(5)(g)

Jan 26, 2024

Routine

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

View 4 violations

1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties

Inspector notes: Person in charge (PIC) not performing duties in ensuring temperature logs are received and maintained for after hour "key drop" deliveries; written contractual agreement for key drops not available for review. Corrective action (CA): PIC is to maintain contractual agreement and temperature logs for key drop deliveries.

511-6-1.03(1)(a)

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: PIC not able to provide documentation showing all food workers are aware of their responsibility to report symptoms and illnesses to management. CA: All workers are to read and sign the employee reporting agreement, and signed forms are to be available for verification. PIC had workers sign agreement.

511-6-1.03(2)(o)

2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events

Inspector notes: No disinfectant on site for cleaning up vomiting/diarrheal incidents. CA: Proper disinfectant is to be onsite at all times.

511-6-1.03(6)

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

Inspector notes: Observed scoop handle touching corn meal in bulk container by pizza prep line. Handle rearranged.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Marco's Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Marco's Pizza on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Marco's Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Marco's Pizza.

How does Marco's Pizza compare to other restaurants in Athens?

Marco's Pizza most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Athens average of 88.

Has Marco's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Marco's Pizza have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Marco's Pizza means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Marco's Pizza inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Marco's Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.

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