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MARCO'S PIZZA

290 NICHOLAS PKWY NW STE 8, Cape Coral FL 33991 · 239.458.4000

Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 4 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats40
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA4606859
Grade history
AUG 23
JUL 24
JUL 25
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

4 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-104.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
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Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Aug 19, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings (47F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler. The manager discarded the chicken wings.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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. Observed health reporting forms but not signed by employees.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5/Warning
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Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed walk-in cooler ambient temperature 43F.
Basic/14-74-7/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from pizza maker gasket torn.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions on floor in walk-in cooler.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Warning
The state's own report →
Jul 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from pizza maker gasket torn.
Basic/14-11-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Jul 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings (48F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler. The manager placed chicken wings into reach-in cooler across from pizza oven.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from pizza maker gasket torn.
Basic/14-11-5
Aug 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-104.
Intermediate/11-27-4/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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103. The manager received and is completing on all staff.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Basic/10-17-4

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.