MARCO'S PIZZA
4611 NW BLITCHTON RD, Ocala FL 34482 · 352-351-5003
Last inspected Apr 13, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 30 points off where it started.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reach-in cooler at the end of the cook line, chicken tenders 52F, chicken wings 53F, cut tomatoes 47F, overnight items, observed ice build up in cooler, ambient air 48-50F.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 13, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
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 of employee training.
Feb 10, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee handled sanitizer and sanitizer buckets then proceeded to make pizza without washing hands. Employee washed hands before making more pizzas.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink across from walk-in cooler, 0 ppm. Manager changed sanitizer water, 250 ppm.
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 of employee training.
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing in front of back door.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents throughout the kitchen.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Containers stored on top shelf of storage shelf across from back door.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster posted. Inspector provided operator with choking poster.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go plates stored on kitchen shelf. Manager turned plates over during inspection.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket underneath make line, 0 ppm. Manager changed sanitizer water, 250 ppm.
Jun 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. At the end of the cook line, cooler with an ambient temperature 48F-50F, observed ice build up in the back of the cooler.
Jun 12, 2025Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Change of ownership, at inspection time establishment open and operating. New owner Windermere pizza group LLC
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. At the pizza station, pizza sauce held on time the day before, placed back into refrigeration overnight, at 10:00 am employee placed on time. Operator not following the 12 consecutive hours at room temperature.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reach-in cooler at the end of the cook line, chicken tenders 52F, chicken wings 53F, cut tomatoes 47F, overnight items, observed ice build up in cooler, ambient air 48-50F.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at the end of the cook line, chicken tenders 52F, chicken wings 53F, cut tomatoes 47F, overnight items, observed ice build up in cooler, ambient air 48-50F.
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. At the end of the cook line, cooler with an ambient temperature 48F-50F, observed ice build up in the back of the cooler.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. In used lids with cracks.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Cleaned stacked containers with old stickers residue, manager moved to triple sink.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Multiple to go containers not inverted, manager inverted.
Sep 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in hand wash sink
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front hand wash sink
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Several food handler certificates expired from 2021
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee on cook line with beard and no beard guard.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In upright reach in freezer by hand wash sink
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink if upright reach in freezer
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Self closing mechanism disconnected in men's room
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At pizza flip-top make table cooler
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop not in use stored in wringing device.
Apr 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 23, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 24, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food-contact surface of commercial can opener soiled with food debris, mold-like substance. person in charge place in dishwash area
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
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 no food certified manager with four employees working at the establishment.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand towels at hand wash sink in men's room.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing toxic substance not properly labeled identifying contents ( disinfectant ).
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed establishment displaying an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license dated 6/1/2023
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks stored above food served to the public on middle rack of dry goods storage area
Food stored on floor. Observed four boxes of food ( pepperoni, pizza sauce) on the walk-in-cooler floor
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up on reach in freezer
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working container of food removed ( cornmeal ) from original container not identified by common name.
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.