MARCO'S PIZZA
14387 BRIDGEWATER CROSSINGS BLVD, Windermere FL 34786 · 9043801804
Last inspected Feb 13, 2026 · 4 visits since March 2024
MAR 24
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— STEADY
4 inspections within 5 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license./expired 4/1/2025.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Feb 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed./quat over 500ppm/rechecked 300ppm.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed./quat over 500ppm/rechecked 300ppm.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle./kitchen hand sink near 3 compartment sink.
Sep 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.Glass cleaner stored next to sauces in kitchen.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Small cutting boards are stained. Interior of sprayer hose is soiled. Can opener is soiled.
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.New employees.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Glass cleaner.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Watch.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler door and gaskets are soiled. Wall is soiled by the dishwashing area.
Sanitizer bucket stored next to clean trays in kitchen under prep table.
Utensils in poor condition.Broken Cambro dish with cheese.
Apr 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license./expired 4/1/2025.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink./kitchen prep table side hand sink.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food./female employee in kitchen wearing bracelets on both hands while cutting dough and making pizza.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation./female employee in kitchen/
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting./plastic containers on cleaned dish rack.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust./pizza oven rail soiled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues./pizza cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name./cornmeal under front line prep table not labeled.
Mar 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information./some certificates missing employee's date of birth.
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./some employee's certificates expired.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained./some certificates are copies only/Hospitality Resource Supply.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils./drink on top of flour, back kitchen/
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items./employee's backpack on top of can goods/
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food./employee wearing bracelet on left wrist while making pizza.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting./plastic containers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust./pizza oven bottom tray soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored./pizza boxes on floor/
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust./behind prep sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name./cinnamon sugar, cornmeal and flour containers not labeled.
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.