MARCO'S PIZZA
4606 SW COLLEGE RD, Ocala FL 34474 · 352.512.9600
Last inspected Feb 24, 2026 · 6 visits since January 2024
JAN 24
FEB 25
DEC 25
▼ IMPROVING
3 inspections trending up, 18 points better than where it started.
Live, small flying insects found. At the kitchen area, one flying insect.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $440
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2018017555 | Mar 26, 2018 | Apr 27, 2018 | $440 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Feb 24, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 23, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. At the kitchen area, one flying insect.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No current certified manager certification available. S. Barringer certification expired on 06/02/2025.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Not available upon request
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. No documents available at inspection time.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Speaker on top of pizza boxes, employee moved.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee on-site.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cleaned stacked containers wet.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Not available at inspection time.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with food residue
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop sitting inside sink.
Apr 14, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 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. No current and original proof for any employee.
Feb 10, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 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. No current and original proof for any employee.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl no handle inside cinnamon sugar container, manager removed.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Not available
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. For one male employee
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler shelves heavily soiled also with mold like substance.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on floor, manager moved.
Mar 25, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 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. Three employees currently working with no training.
Jan 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate9 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. Male employee adjusted hat and touched hair then continued to roll dough without washing hands.
Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Male employee touched soiled apron then continued to roll pizza dough without washing hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Pizza sauce 61F with no time mark. Marcos pizza Sauce may be held at room temperature for 12 hours then discarded. Manager added time stamp
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 in training onsite has been in position since September.
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. Three employees currently working with no training.
Bathroom facility not clean. Toilet in men's room soiled.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened Gatorade on top of pizza boxes. Opened water bottle onto of hand sink. All were moved.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket on top of flour. Shoes on top of sodas.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Missing for one employee.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic pans on clean dish shelf
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Ladies room toilet handle not working. Hand sink near front counter leaking water on floor surface. Employee began working on plumbing during this inspection.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Case of unwashed tomatoes and unwashed peppers on shelf over ready to eat foods. All were moved.
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.