MARCO'S PIZZA
1795 KERNAN BLVD S 104, Jacksonville FL 32246 · 904-635-2322
Last inspected Jan 23, 2026 · 4 visits since April 2024
APR 24
APR 25
JAN 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at Hand wash sink next to pizza proof box. Person in charge stated they are waiting on plumber and part to be repaired. Person in charge was able to turn on hot water during this inspection.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Jan 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed employee wash hands in cold water. The hand wash sink employee washed hands at did not have hot water turned on when he washed hands.Discussed with person in charge and she discussed with employee.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed conveyor oven has accumulation of debris.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at Hand wash sink next to pizza proof box. Person in charge stated they are waiting on plumber and part to be repaired. Person in charge was able to turn on hot water during this inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean stacked pans on storage shelf across from triple sink unable to properly air dry
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach-in cooler at pizza make station and gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled. Also, hood area above conveyer oven soiled.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet at triple sink leaking. Person in charge stated they are waiting on plumber to repair.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) at front service line. Person in charge emptied and remade solution and retested at 200ppm.
Jun 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 1, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from pizza oven soiled/ stained.
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. Operator unable to provide proof of employee training during this inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored on shelf next to manager desk. Operator labeled spray bottle of sanitizer.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach-in cooler at pizza make station torn. Also, gasket on walk-in-cooler torn. Operator stated they have gaskets on order. Also, multiple plastic lids covering foods at top of flip top reach-in cooler on cook line cracked.
Apr 16, 2024Inspection 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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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at base of rear door. (Daylight visible ).
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.