Marcos Pizza - Mpz Forsyth
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
90
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Marcos Pizza - Mpz Forsyth, the earliest from 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 17, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Marcos Pizza - Mpz Forsyth's latest score is in line with the Forsyth average of 89. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
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12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed prepping a pizza with a beard longer than 1/2 inch in length with no beard guard, Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch. the manager will order beard guards by 2/30/26 for the employee to wear.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed 3 broken tiles under the 3 compartment sink in the kitchen area, Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair, broken tiles need to be replaced. The manager will have maintenance called to repair broken tiles by 3/15/26
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
90
Oct 7, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBserved 3 items being stored under the prep cooler with a cold holding temperature of 45-degree Fahrenheit, chicken nuggets, wing and sausage, fety; Cold Holding (P) (f) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. COS The chicken nugget and wing, sausage was discarded.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
12B - personal cleanliness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the employee wearing a bracelet while prepping pizza dough, Jewelry. Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. The manger had the employee to remove the bracelet while prepping pizza dough corrected by 10/7/25
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
82
Apr 2, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed the prep table not cold holding the proper temperature of 40 degree or lower to cold hold the potential hazard food, ) Good Repair and Proper Adjustment. 1. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsection. The maintenance repair person will fix the prep cooler by 4/4/25
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed mildew on the walls above and below the 3 comparment sink in the kitchen area, . The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, and cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed, such as after closing. The manager will have the employee scrub the walls above and below the 3 compartments sink to remove the mildew on the wall correct by 04/2/2025
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
90
Jan 7, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: We observed that they do not have test rips for testing the sanitizer in the kitchen Ware washing Equipment, Determining Chemical Sanitizer Concentration. Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or other device correct by 01/20/2025
511-6-1.05(6)(p)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: we observed that the sliding and the door on top of the dumpster is open at the time of inspection. 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. correct by 01/20/2025
511-6-1.06(5)(n)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed mildew on the walls above and below the 3 comparment sink in the kitchen area, . The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, and cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed, such as after closing. The manager will have the employee scrubb the walls above and below the 3 compartment sink. correct by 01/202/2025
82
Oct 18, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: The concentration of the sanitizer in the dishwasher is low. A quaternary ammonium compound solution shall have a minimum temperature of 75ºF (24ºC), P have a concentration as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.07(6)(g) and as indicated by the manufacturer’s use directions included in the labeling, P and be used only in water with 500 ppm hardness or less or in water having a hardness no greater than specified by the EPA-registered label use instructions. The manager should ensure that the concentration of the sanitizer is increased to the acceptable concentration. correct by 10/28/2024
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed light coming in on the left side of the door facing the backdoor, all opening need to be protected in the kitchen to help prevent rodent and insect from entering the restaurant under the back door entrance. The door sweep at the bottom of the back need to be replaced. correct by 10/30/2024
86
Jul 31, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
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12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed the employee wearing a bracelet while prepping pizza dough, Jewelry. Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. The manger insures the employee will not have on the bracelet while prepping pizza dough in the kitchen. corrected by 7/31/24
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the sliding door open on the outside dumpster, Covering Receptacles. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnable shall be kept covered, with tight-fitting lids or doors if kept outside the food service establishment to prevent the weather and rodent from getting inside the dumpster to contaminated the ground on the outside. COS the employee will close the sliding door on the dumpster corrected on 7/31/24
511-6-1.06(5)(n)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed light coming in on the left side of the door facing the backdoor, all opening need to be protected in the kitchen to help prevent rodent and insect from entering the restaurant under the back door entrance. The door sweep at the bottom of the back need to be replaced and the lock need repaired to seal the door on the right side, the maintenance company will come to the repair the backdoor of the restaurant by 8/31/24 they are getting a new backdoor
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
86
Apr 1, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed mildew on the walls above and below the 3 comparment sink in the kitchen area, . The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, and cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed, such as after closing. The manager will have the employee scrubb the walls above and below the 3 compartment sink by 4/5/24
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed light coming in on the left side of the door facing the backdoor, all opening need to be protected in the kitchen to help prevent rodent and insect from entering the restaurant under the back door entrance. The door sweep at the bottom of the back need to be replaced and the lock need repaired to seal the door on the right side, the maintenance company will come to the repair the backdoor of the restaurant by 4/3/24
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
90
Jan 5, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed mildew on the walls above the 3 compartment sink in the kitchen area, The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. The wail will be cleaned by 1/724
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed light coming from under the bottom of the back door in the kitchen area of the restaurant, all opening need to be protected in the kitchen to help prevent rodent and insect from entering the restaurant under the back door entrance. The door sweep at the bottom of the back need to be replaced and the lock need repaired to seal the door on the right side, the maintenance company will come to the repair the backdoor of the restaurant
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Marcos Pizza - Mpz Forsyth last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Marcos Pizza - Mpz Forsyth on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Marcos Pizza - Mpz Forsyth?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Marcos Pizza - Mpz Forsyth.
How does Marcos Pizza - Mpz Forsyth compare to other restaurants in Forsyth?
Marcos Pizza - Mpz Forsyth most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Forsyth average of 89.
Has Marcos Pizza - Mpz Forsyth's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Marcos Pizza - Mpz Forsyth have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Marcos Pizza - Mpz Forsyth 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 Marcos Pizza - Mpz Forsyth inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Marcos Pizza - Mpz Forsyth is inspected around four times per year on average.
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