MARCO'S PIZZA
260 HARBOR VILLAGE LN, Apollo Beach FL 33572 · 813-812-7979
Last inspected Aug 14, 2026 · 5 visits since August 2023
AUG 23
SEP 24
JAN 26
AUG 26
— STEADY
4 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $320
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2019039567 | Mar 1, 2019 | Feb 27, 2020 | $320 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Aug 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on containers on drying rack.
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Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on floor.
Mar 25, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 22, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Owner Vijay Patel
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.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prepping food with no beard guard.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Sausage container lid cracked. In reach in prep cooler.
Food stored on floor. Bottles of Gatorade on floor.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of containers on floor.
Sep 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves to begin food prep without washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing procedures.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Ham in reach in cooler not date marked, operator date marked at time of inspection.
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager David Cordova.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup in cheese in reach in cooler.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting next to walk in cooler.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor throughout kitchen.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels not completely removed from containers next to walk in cooler.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on floor throughout kitchen.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Paper plates not inverted.
Aug 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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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. Employee signed at time of inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottles at mop sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup in cheese in reach in cooler.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting across from 3 Compartment Sink.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cheese and lettuce lid cracked in walk in cooler.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on containers across from 3 Compartment Sink.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drinks in cooler over garlic sauce.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of cinnamon sugar not labeled in dry storage.
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.