MARCO'S PIZZA
1970 S MCCALL RD, Englewood FL 34224 · 941-475-8800
Last inspected May 22, 2026 · 12 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed in drive thru 42 rodent droppings.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,960
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025005073 | Jan 24, 2025 | Feb 19, 2025 | $800 |
| 7--2024061219 | Oct 22, 2024 | Dec 11, 2024 | $400 |
| 7--2018015874 | Feb 26, 2018 | May 3, 2018 | $760 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
May 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a cutting board with black stains and cut marks.
Feb 18, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 2, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
Oct 9, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Printed Out Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR Form HR 5030-104 for Manager. The manager posted form 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. Printed Out Employee Reporting Form HR 5030-103 for Manager. The manager filled out form during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed women's restroom door not tight fitting.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed several light shield cracked.
May 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple ceiling tiles in dining room and kitchen with water damage from rain on 05/12/2025. Operator stated they are getting roofing estimates.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed liquor license on display for Beer and Wine, but not the restaurant license.
Jan 24, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 24, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 3 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee working with ready-to-eat food without gloves. Observed employee putting drained mushrooms in cambro with bare hands. Observed operator having employee wash hands, and put gloves on.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 20 droppings in drive thru area, 5droppings under rack where delivery bags are stored. Observed 15 droppings by handwashing sink near office. Observed 20+ droppings with nest and dining room. Same location as before.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Observed handwashing sink, by water filtration system being used as a dump sink.
Oct 28, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed where self serve soda station is, black mold all along doors of cabinets m inside of cabinets, side of cabinet bulging from liquid damage
Oct 22, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 7 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed in drive thru 42 rodent droppings.
Rodent burrow or rodent nesting materials present. Observed in drive thru on side of a white cabinet n corner rodent nesting materials. Observed on opposite side of the wall from drive thru to dining room area where self service soda station is another corner of rodent nesting materials.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile in utility closet by men's bathroom.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in office and directly outside of office ceiling tiles lifted and gapped with exposed insulation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout dining room twelve ceiling tiles damaged with water stains on them.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed throughout establishment floors with waste on floors all along edges, in corners, and underneath equipment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed where self serve soda station is, black mold all along doors of cabinets m inside of cabinets, side of cabinet bulging from liquid damage
Mar 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards with stains and mold like substance inside grooves of cutting board
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed missing training for some employees. Spoke with DM, he has books on order.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with multiple grooves on boards
Equipment in poor repair. Observed plug missing in walk in cooler on ceiling, causing droplets of water to fall on to floor.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage on ground in parking lot and accumulation around trees and parking stopper. Cups, Straws, Wine/liquor bottle, etc.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed pallets and dead shrubs piled up next to dumpster area.
Sep 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed bare hand contact being done by two employees. One cleaning out the insides of peppers and other things. And one separating provolone cheese. Observed employees washing hands and putting gloves on.
Jul 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No proof of vomiting or diarrheal events clean up. Re emailed information to General Manager
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed Pepsi soda station (in dining room)ice shoot and soda dispensers with black mold like substance on them.
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. No proof of employee reporting. Re emailed information to General Manager
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle with clear liquid in it, hanging from dish area behind pizza oven with no identifying label on it.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple ceiling tiles in lobby and dining room with water stains on them.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a red can energy drink above pizza make table. Observed General Manager removing said drink from station.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on food dry storage shelf. Phone sitting on bags of black olives next to hand washing sink across from pizza ovens.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clear hotel lids stacked on each other wet nesting on dry storage shelf.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.