MARCO'S PIZZA
11780 US HWY 301, Dade City FL 33525 · 3524584009
Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 4 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
4 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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 taken out at 11:05am. Manager time marked
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Aug 12, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
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 food handler training due to all certificates being expired 07/2026. 11 food handlers.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at entrance to kitchen. Employee removed to make paper towels accessible without dispenser.
Oct 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 3cs tested at 500ppm employee drained sink and refilled it. Sink was retested at 200 ppm.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. In ware washing area.
Dec 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 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 observed holding and talking on cell phone while engaged in rolling pizza dough. Discussed proper hand washing procedures with staff
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. Two employees present during inspection employed over 60 days with no proof of food handler training.
Food stored on floor. Boxes of chicken wings on floor in walk-in cooler, moved to shelf
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Accumulation of grease and food debris under conveyor in pizza oven
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cardboard pizza boxes on floor next to rear door
Jul 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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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 taken out at 11:05am. Manager time marked
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.
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.
person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Shift lead Shane was unaware of reporting policy
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed Dr. Pepper on prep table by can opener
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door by dish area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers soiled with dust in walk in cooler
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.