Marlow's Tavern Sandy Plains
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026
58
Score
Marlow's Tavern Sandy Plains, located at 2960 Shallowford Rd Ste 109 in Marietta, GA, underwent a moderate risk inspection on April 13, 2026. This inspection identified one critical, three major, and two minor violations, including issues with adequate handwashing facilities and food storage. The facility has a history of mostly low-risk inspections across its three recorded evaluations.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Inspection History
Apr 13, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
58
Jun 23, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
82
Aug 7, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
82
Violations — Apr 13, 2026 Inspection
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the handsink in the main kitchen near the electric stove blocked by two trash cans. C/A A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. Pf COS: Trash cans were removed
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the automatic dispenser in one of the women restroom unable to dispense soap. Observed the dispenser in the main kitchen near the prep top unit having a hard time dispensing soap. Either the sensor or the batteries were not operating properly. C/A Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. Each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Pf COS: Manager went to the store and purchased batteries for the automatic soap dispenser
511-6-1.07(3)(a)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several foods stored in the WIC uncovered (twice baked potatoes, chicken wings, chickpea fries) Observed parmesan crab dip, trout dip, sweet potato cubes, garlic butter, romaine lettuce, stored uncovered in the prep top unit at the bottom. Observed condiments and croutons stored uncovered in the main kitchen. C/A Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination; COS: All food was covered
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed the dishwasher at the bar area unable to dispense any sanitizer. concentration of sanitizer was tested at 0ppm C/A A chlorine solution shall have a minimum concentration of 50ppm and a maximum of 100ppm. COS: Facility has 3 days to correct the violation
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several foods at the prep top unit (at the top and the bottom unit) in the main kitchen holding above 41*F. Observed three containers with Creme Brulé' that was prepped on 4/12/2026 with a temperature higher than 41*F C/A 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. P COS: Food was disposed of
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed the bottom of prep top unit with an ambient temperature of 49*F. Observed the gaskets not sticking properly and ill fitting on certain doors Unit was not functioning properly. C/A Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2)of this Rule. COS: Facility has 3 days to correct the violation
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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