GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Food Service Establishment Inspection Report
Establishment Name:  MARLOW'S TAVERN SANDY PLAINS
Address:  2960 SHALLOWFORD RD STE 109
City:  MARIETTA Time In:  02 :  30 PM Time Out:  05 :  55 PM
Inspection Date:    08/07/2024   CFSM:   Casey Fila exp 8/28
Purpose of Inspection:    Routine    Followup    Initial   
     Issued Provisional Permit    Temporary     
Risk Type:   1   2   3 Permit#:  FSP-033-002269
Risk Factors are food preparation practices and employee behaviors most commonly reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as contributing factors in foodborne illness outbreaks. Public Health Interventions are control measures to prevent illness or injury. Good Retail Practices are preventive measures to control the introduction of pathogens, chemicals, and physical objects into foods.
Last Score

90
Grade

A
Date

08/21/23
Prior Score

93
Grade

A
Date

11/07/22
CURRENT SCORE CURRENT GRADE
 
87
  
B
SCORING AND GRADING:     A=90-100    B=80-89    C=70-79    U≤69

FOODBORNE ILLNESS RISK FACTORS AND PUBLIC HEALTH INTERVENTIONS
(Mark designated compliance staus (IN, OUT, NA, or NO) for each numbered item. For items marked OUT, mark COS or R for each item as applicable.)

IN=in compliance    OUT=not in compliance    NO=not observed    NA=not applicable    COS=corrected on-site during inspection      R=repeat violation of the same code provision=2 points
Compliance Status COS R
1 IN OUT NA NO Supervision 4 points
  circle circle     1-2A. PIC present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties circle circle
  circle circle circle   1-2B. Certified Food Protection Manager circle circle
2 IN OUT NA NO Employee Health, Good Hygienic Practices, Preventing Contamination by Hands 9 points
  circle circle     2-1A. Proper use of restriction & exclusion circle circle
  circle circle   circle 2-1B. Hands clean and properly washed circle circle
  circle circle circle circle 2-1C. No bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods or approved alternate method properly followed circle circle
  4 points
  circle circle     2-2A. Management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting circle circle
  circle circle   circle 2-2B. Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use circle circle
  circle circle   circle 2-2C. No discharge from eyes, nose, and mouth circle circle
  circle circle     2-2D. Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible circle circle
  circle circle     2-2E. Response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events circle circle
3 IN OUT NA NO Approved Source 9 points
  circle circle     3-1A. Food obtained from approved source circle circle
  circle circle circle circle 3-1B. Food received at proper temperature circle circle
  circle circle     3-1C. Food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated circle circle
  circle circle circle circle 3-1D. Required records: shellstock tags, parasite destruction circle circle
4 IN OUT NA NO Protection From Contamination 9 points
  circle circle circle circle 4-1A. Food separated and protected circle circle
  circle circle     4-1B. Proper disposition of returned, previously served, reconditioned, and unsafe food circle circle
  4 points
  circle circle circle   4-2A. Food stored covered circle circle
  circle circle circle   4-2B. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized circle circle
 
Compliance Status COS R
5 IN OUT NA NO Cooking and Reheating of TCS Foods, Consumer Advisory 9 points
  circle circle circle circle 5-1A. Proper cooking time and temperatures circle circle
  circle circle circle circle 5-1B. Proper reheating procedures for hot holding circle circle
    4 points
  circle circle circle   5-2. Consumer advisory provided for raw and undercooked foods circle circle
6 IN OUT NA NO Holding of TCS Foods, Date Marking of TCS Foods 9 points
  circle circle circle circle 6-1A. Proper cold holding temperatures circle circle
  circle circle circle circle 6-1B. Proper hot holding temperatures circle circle
  circle circle circle circle 6-1C. Proper cooling time and temperature circle circle
  circle circle circle circle 6-1D. Time as a public health control: procedures and records circle circle
    4 points
  circle circle circle circle 6-2. Proper date marking and disposition circle circle
7 IN OUT NA NO Highly Susceptible Populations 9 points
  circle circle circle   7-1. Pasteurized foods used: Prohibited foods not offered circle circle
8 IN OUT NA NO Chemicals 4 points
  circle circle circle   8-2A. Food additives: approved and properly used circle circle
  circle circle     8-2B. Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used circle circle
9 IN OUT NA NO Conformance with Approved Procedures 4 points
  circle circle circle   9-2. Compliance with variance, specialized process and HACCP plan circle circle
GOOD RETAIL PRACTICES
(Mark the numbered item OUT, if not in compliance. For items marked OUT, mark COS or R for each item as applicable. R = Repeat Violation of the same code provision = 1 point)
Good Retail Practices are preventive measures to control the introduction of pathogens, chemicals, and physical objects into foods.
Compliance Status COS R
10 OUT Safe Food and Water, Food Identification 3 points
  circle 10A. Pasteurized eggs used where required circle circle
  circle 10B. Water and ice from approved source circle circle
  circle 10C. Variance obtained for specialized processing methods circle circle
  circle 10D. Food properly labeled; original container circle circle
11 OUT Food Temperature Control 3 points
  circle 11A. Proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control circle circle
  circle 11B. Plant food properly cooked for hot holding circle circle
  circle 11C. Approved thawing methods used circle circle
  circle 11D. Thermometers provided and accurate circle circle
12 OUT Prevention of Food Contamination 3 points
  circle 12A. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display circle circle
  circle 12B. Personal cleanliness circle circle
  circle 12C. Wiping cloths: properly used and stored circle circle
  circle 12D. Washing fruits and vegetables circle circle
13 OUT Postings and Compliance with Clean Air Act 1 point
  circle 13A. Posted: Permit/Inspection/Choking Poster/Handwashing circle circle
  circle 13B. Compliance with Georgia Smoke Free Air Act circle circle
 
Compliance Status COS R
14 OUT Proper Use of Utensils 1 point
  circle 14A. In-use utensils: properly stored circle circle
  circle 14B. Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled circle circle
  circle 14C. Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used circle circle
  circle 14D. Gloves used properly circle circle
15 OUT Utensils, Equipment and Vending 1 point
  circle 15A. Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used circle circle
  circle 15B. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips circle circle
  circle 15C. Nonfood-contact surfaces clean circle circle
16 OUT Water, Plumbing and Waste 2 points
  circle 16A. Hot and cold water available; adequate pressure circle circle
  circle 16B. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices circle circle
  circle 16C. Sewage and waste water properly disposed circle circle
17 OUT Physical Facilities 1 point
  circle 17A. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned circle circle
  circle 17B. Garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained circle circle
  circle 17C. Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean circle circle
  circle 17D. Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used circle circle
18 OUT Pest and Animal Control 3 points
  circle 18. Insects, rodents, and animals not present circle circle
Person in Charge (Signature)   (Print)   Casey Fila Date:   08/07/2024
Inspector (Signature)  
Follow-up: YES circle   NO circle
Follow-up Date:
Food Establishment Inspection Report Addendum
Violations cited in this report must be corrected within the time frames specified below, or as stated in the Georgia Department of Public Health Rules and Regulations Food Service Chapter 511-6-1, Rule .10 subsections (2)(h) and (i).
Establishment
MARLOW'S TAVERN SANDY PLAINS		 Permit #
FSP-033-002269		 Date
08/07/2024
Address
2960 SHALLOWFORD RD STE 109 		City/State
MARIETTA GA		 Zipcode
30066
TEMPERATURE OBSERVATIONS
Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp
Cold Holding, Main Kitchen, Walk in Cooler, Cheese, american cheese 41.0 ° F Cold Holding, Main Kitchen, Walk in Cooler, Dairy, cream 39.0 ° F Cold Holding, Main Kitchen, Walk in Cooler, Fish/Seafood, grouper 37.0 ° F
Cold Holding, Main Kitchen, Walk in Cooler, Fish/Seafood, shrinp 38.0 ° F Cold Holding, Main Kitchen, Walk in Cooler, Chicken, chicken wings 37.0 ° F Cold Holding, Main Kitchen, Walk in Cooler, Vegetables, blanched french fries 41.0 ° F
Cold Holding, Bar, Reach In Cooler, Fruit, cut watermelon 37.0 ° F Hot Holding, Front Food Service, Steam Well, Beef, aus jus 180.0 ° F Hot Holding, Front Food Service, Steam Well, Soup, vegetable soup 165.0 ° F
Cold Holding, Front Food Service, Ice Bath, Fruit, cut melon 47.0 ° F Cold Holding, Front Food Service, Ice Bath, Dairy, garlic butter 41.0 ° F Cold Holding, Main Kitchen, small prep top cooler, Tomatoes, cut tomatoes 38.0 ° F
Cold Holding, Main Kitchen, small prep top cooler, Cheese, mozzarella cheese 42.0 ° F Cold Holding, Main Kitchen, small prep top cooler, Cheese, cheese sauce - below 34.0 ° F Cold Holding, Main Kitchen, small prep top cooler, Vegetables, grit cakes 35.0 ° F
Cold Holding, Grill Prep, Grill, Vegetables, grilled onions 141.0 ° F Hot Holding, Grill Prep, Steam Well, Dairy, beurre blanc sauce 138.0 ° F Hot Holding, Grill Prep, Steam Well, Vegetables, grits 136.0 ° F
Cold Holding, Main Kitchen, large prep top cooler, Cheese, pepperjack cheese 38.0 ° F Cold Holding, Main Kitchen, large prep top cooler, Eggs, hard boiled eggs 41.0 ° F Cold Holding, Main Kitchen, large prep top cooler, Tomatoes, cut tomatoes 41.0 ° F
Cold Holding, Main Kitchen, reach in cooler below large prep top, Beef, aus jus base 48.0 ° F Cold Holding, Main Kitchen, reach in cooler below large prep top, Fish/Seafood, fish 48.0 ° F Cold Holding, Main Kitchen, reach in cooler below large prep top, Pasta, pasta 52.0 ° F
Cold Holding, Main Kitchen, reach in cooler below large prep top, Vegetables, cous cous 47.0 ° F Cold Holding, Main Kitchen, reach in cooler below large prep top, Vegetables, cauliflower puree 46.0 ° F Cold Holding, Main Kitchen, reach in cooler below large prep top, Dairy, cream 50.0 ° F
Cold Holding, Main Kitchen, reach in cooler below large prep top, Cheese, various cheeses 48.0 ° F Cold Holding, Main Kitchen, reach in cooler below large prep top, Beef, steak 48.0 ° F Cold Holding, Main Kitchen, cooler drawers, Beef, hamburger patties 46.0 ° F
Cold Holding, Main Kitchen, cooler drawers, Beef, steak 51.0 ° F Cold Holding, Main Kitchen, cooler drawers, Vegetables, veggie burger 46.0 ° F Cold Holding, Main Kitchen, cooler drawers, Cheese, various cheeses 49.0 ° F
Cold Holding, Main Kitchen, cooler drawers, Vegetables, steamed asparagrus 53.0 ° F Cold Holding, Main Kitchen, cooler drawers, Beef, prime rib 44.0 ° F    
Item
Number		 OBSERVATIONS AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
6-1A Observed TCS food items in the reach in cooler below the large prep top cooler and in the cooler drawers cold holding above 41F. See items listed in the temperature log. Observed cut melon in an ice bath in service area at 47F.
CA: All TCS foods cold holding must be maintained at 41F or below.
COS: Food items discarded.  Corrected On-Site.  Repeat Violation.
15A Violation of Code: [511-6-1.05(6)(a)] Observed reach in cooler under the large prep top cooler had an ambient temperature of 46F. Observed cooler drawer had an ambient temperature of 55F.
CA: All coolers shall be maintained in good repair and proper adjustment and cold hold at 41F or below.
COS: Coolers taken out of service until repaired. Provide service invoice to Health Department.  Corrected On-Site.  Repeat Violation.
Remarks Lactic acid sanitizer in acceptable limit. Chlorine sanitizer at bar warewasher 50 ppm. Warewash sticker in main kitchen sticker brite orange. Reviewed employee health policy.
Person in Charge (Signature)    Date: 08/07/2024
Inspector (Signature) JACKIE MAHER Date: 08/07/2024