Margo's

1140 W Taylor St, Griffin, GA 30223

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Margo's stretching back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 17, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly three violations before.

Compared to the broader Griffin restaurant scene, where the average is 85, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 17, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Feb 6, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 14, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 4 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed paper towels are not readily available at each hand sink.

511-6-1.07(3)(b)

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Inspector notes: Observed Person in Charge (PIC) cannot demonstrate in a verifiable manner that food employees are/were informed of their responsibility to report symptoms and/or illnesses.

511-6-1.03(2)(o)

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

Inspector notes: Observed reach-in cooler does not maintain 41 degrees F or below.

511-6-1.05(6)(a)

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed pasta is being drained at the 3-compartment sink.

511-6-1.04(4)(q)

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee personal food and drinks are stored with customer food.

511-6-1.03(5)(k)

12B - personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: Observed each food handler does not wear a hair restraint.

511-6-1.03(5)(j)

Feb 7, 2024

Routine

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: Observed Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods kept for more than 24 hours is not marked with a date marking system for discard.

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Margo's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Margo's on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Margo's compare to other restaurants in Griffin?

Margo's most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Griffin average of 85.

Has Margo's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Margo's have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Margo's 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 Margo's inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Margo's is inspected around two times per year on average.

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