MARCO'S PIZZA
3599 WEBBER ST, Sarasota FL 34239 · 941-365-1155
Last inspected Jul 28, 2025 · 5 visits since August 2023
AUG 23
JAN 24
OCT 24
JUL 25
▼ IMPROVING
4 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.Printed and emailed copy.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $460
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024025128 | Mar 25, 2024 | May 29, 2024 | $300 |
| 7--2023002265 | Dec 28, 2022 | Mar 2, 2023 | $160 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Jul 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked lid over food in top of reach in cooler.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.Observed on shared dumpster, no drain plug.
Oct 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed glue and stainless cleaner next to salt and pepper packets. Manager relocated.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cut marks on white board on reach in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust buildup on fan above pizza dough cooler.
Mar 25, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 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.Observed Ryan Simaitis, Aldriz Halini, Kenneth Cox, Richard Grigsby with no training working appropriately 1 to 2 months. Manager has Florida Restaurant and Lodging Books already. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.Observed on shared dumpster with plaza.
Jan 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.Printed and emailed copy.
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.Observed Ryan Simaitis, Aldriz Halini, Kenneth Cox, Richard Grigsby with no training working appropriately 1 to 2 months. Manager has Florida Restaurant and Lodging Books already. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
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.Printed and emailed, and employees signed.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.Observed on shared dumpster with plaza.
Aug 8, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cold Holding Cheddar Cheese Shredded 62F in single door Reachin Cooler. Person in charge placed in freezer to cool down.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.Printed and handed to Manager.
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.Observed no employee training. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager..
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.Printed and current employees signed.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Ovserved grooved board on top of single door Reachin Cooler.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Noticed strong possibly sewage odor coming from drains near triple sink.
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.