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MARCO'S PIZZA

14751 SR 52 STE A108, Hudson FL 34669 · 727-378-8500

Last inspected Sep 29, 2025 · 5 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats8
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA6113464
Grade history
OCT 23
JUL 24
SEP 25
▼ IMPROVING

3 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $160

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2015047459Oct 15, 2015Nov 20, 2015$160

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Sep 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. On Oft top cooler, moved towels bottom shelf
Basic/21-44-1/Corrected On-Site
Jul 31, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Equipment in poor repair. Quaternary ammonium dispenser not dispensing at proper level
Basic/14-11-5/Warning/Return visit Jul 31, 2024 · Time Extended
Jul 25, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 3 compartment sink 0 ppm, not dispensing properly from system at sinks, operator will call for repair.
High priority/22-43-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork (41F - Cold Holding); Pork (43F - Cold Holding); Dairy (43F - Cold Holding); mozzarella bits (45F - Cold Holding); wings (53F - Cold Holding); moved from walk in cooler 30 minutes ago, chicken nuggets (51F - Cold Holding); moved from walk in cooler 30 minutes ago, Ham (46F - Cold Holding);sausage (46F - Cold Holding) all food moved back to walk in cooler, operator has repair tech scheduled tomorrow
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Admin Complaint
Equipment in poor repair. Quaternary ammonium dispenser not dispensing at proper level
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At sink by desk
Basic/31B-04-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Towel bucket on prep area 0 ppm, operator will manually add sanitizer
Basic/21-08-4/Warning
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
Oct 17, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (50F - Cold Holding); Ham (46F - Cold Holding); Sausage (48F - Cold Holding); Chicken (46F - Cold Holding); Cut Tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); Bone In Chicken Wings (49F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler on pizza make line. Employee stated he took a temperatures 2 hours ago and the temperatures were below 40F. Employee moved items to walk-in cooler for rapid cooling.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle containing toxic chemical stored over single use silverware on shelf next to the desk in the front area. Employee moved.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with accumulation of food debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed scrub pad stored in handwash sink to the right of the three compartment sink. Employee removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink to the right of the desk near front service area.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink to the right of the desk near front service area.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Warning
Hole in or other damage to wall to the left of the mop sink. Wall in mop sink area soiled.
Basic/36-24-5/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees to the right of the desk near front service area.
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning

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.