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MARCO'S PIZZA

20305 BRUCE B DOWNS, Tampa FL 33647 · 813-907-6400

Last inspected Jul 7, 2026 · 5 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats10
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA3916374
Grade history
JUL 23
APR 25
MAY 26
— STEADY

3 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken wings stored at 51f. Manager put wings on a sheet tray and put in walk-in cooler. Temp was at 44f after 23 minutes.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2016013343Mar 8, 2016Apr 19, 2016$200

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Jul 7, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
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. Observed all employee training being expired.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Jul 7, 2026 · Person in charge ( Vick Almasy) wasn't able to provide updated training certificates. Observed William Santos and Caitlyn T. both working on the pizza line for over six months with no proof of training. Admin Complaint
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 2 CO2 tanks not secured in the back of the store near the mop sink.
Basic/51-11-4/Return visit Jul 7, 2026 · Tanks still stored incorrectly. Time Extended
May 5, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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. Observed all employee training being expired.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 2 CO2 tanks not secured in the back of the store near the mop sink.
Basic/51-11-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on flip top unit and clean dish area.
Basic/14-09-4
Apr 8, 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
Show 2 findings ▾
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drink on front table, in walk in on top shelf. Operator removed to designated area for drinks.
Basic/12B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on floor. Educated operator about need to move boxes off floor. Operator moved to table.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 10, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 28, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken wings stored at 51f. Manager put wings on a sheet tray and put in walk-in cooler. Temp was at 44f after 23 minutes.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1

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.