MARCO'S PIZZA
5918 PROVIDENCE RD, Riverview FL 33578 · 8136854400
Last inspected Jan 5, 2026 · 5 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
4 inspections within 34 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut tomatoes 59 F in reach in cooler, operator placed on ice.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2021042356 | Jul 13, 2021 | Oct 13, 2021 | $160 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Jan 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 3 compartment sink tested 0 ppm quat, employee remade tested 200 ppm quat.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 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. Establishment has a total of 13 employees and provided a copy of one food handler certification.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Employee provided a copy of one food handler certification.
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Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prepping food with no beard guard.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on floor.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes not inverted. Employee inverted at time of inspection.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Mar 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on floor.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket tested 0 ppm quaternary ammonium, operator remade tested 200 ppm.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour not labeled.
Sep 13, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched hair then touched utensils without washing hands.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Self service soda machine.
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/ Observed 4 employees working with no food manager on site.
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 not able to provide food handler certifications at time of inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled near register. Operator labeled at time of inspection.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in reach in cooler next to pos system.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee prepping food with no hair restraint.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting above 3 compartment sink.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on floor near register. Operator removed at time of inspection.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Handwash sink faucet leaking near pos system.
Sep 5, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 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.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Next to reach in freezer.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour not labeled on prep table.
Jul 5, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut tomatoes 59 F in reach in cooler, operator placed on ice.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. John Podhany
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.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Next to reach in freezer.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in walk in cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour not labeled on prep table.
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.