MARCO'S PIZZA
11050 GRIFFIN RD, Cooper City FL 33328
Last inspected Apr 27, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023
5 inspections trending up, 16 points better than where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top cooler in prep station, chicken nugget (50F cold holding ), chicken nuggets pulled from walk in cooler less than 4 hour ago. Operator moved to reach in freezer to quick chill. At end of inspection chicken nuggets at 38F. Foods not prepared or portioned today.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed on shelf by mop sink area degreaser and window cleaning spray bottles not labeled.
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with visor long hair exposed in back.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed chef knife stored between salad flip top and pizza station
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in container of flour the scoop handle in contact with the flour.
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Working containers of food removed flour from original container not identified by common name.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Brushes and container lid in hand sink by kitchen triple sink. Employees removed items from sink.
Food stored on floor. Cases of plastic bottled beverages on floor in kitchen area.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee water bottles in white reach in freezer in prep area.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Certified Food Manager Nelson Adorno Person in Charge Karan Choudhary
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing wristbands while preparing food items.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing pizza without hair restraint on.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bottle of degreaser stored in hand wash sink in ware washing area. Operator removed
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top cooler in prep station, chicken nugget (50F cold holding ), chicken nuggets pulled from walk in cooler less than 4 hour ago. Operator moved to reach in freezer to quick chill. At end of inspection chicken nuggets at 38F. Foods not prepared or portioned today.
Ice machine chute soiled with slime in dining room. Operator cleaned and sanitized during inspection.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed reporting agreement form to manager.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
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