MARCO'S PIZZA #8076
6712 E FOWLER AVE, Temple Terrace FL 33617 · 813.559.1717
Last inspected Oct 27, 2025 · 5 visits since August 2023
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. mozzarella cheese (52F - Cold Holding) sausage (47F - Cold Holding). Manager advised that the above product was taken in and out of the cooler. re-temp 45 mins later. mozzarella: 43F and sausage:
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Oct 27, 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
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on pizza line.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting in the dish drying rack. Explained proper drying.
Jan 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in the flip top unit.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Jan 27, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chicken (71F - Cold Holding); shredded beef (72F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (72F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (70F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (68F - Cold Holding) ambient temperature of unit 65F. Person in charge stated that they noticed when they came in in at around 11 am that the reach in cooler wasn't at the proper temperature. Tempted all items at around 3pm. Manager voluntarily discarded items. Stop Sale Issued.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (71F - Cold Holding); shredded beef (72F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (72F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (70F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (68F - Cold Holding) ambient temperature of unit 65F. Person in charge stated that they noticed when they came in in at around 11 am that the reach in cooler wasn't at the proper temperature. Tempted all items at around 3pm. Manager voluntarily discarded items. Stop Sale Issued.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in the flip top unit.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cellphone on the prep table while working. Employee removed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Oct 19, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 16, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. mozzarella cheese (52F - Cold Holding) sausage (47F - Cold Holding). Manager advised that the above product was taken in and out of the cooler. re-temp 45 mins later. mozzarella: 43F and sausage:
Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal).
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Chiral Patel is manager on duty.
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 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.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed several containers stacked on top of each other with an accumulation of water between them. Located on rack near 3 compartment sink.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Faucet missing on mop sink.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed flooring next to wall leading from the front hand sink to the three compartment sink soiled. Flooring around storage rack behind three compartment sink soiled.
Garbage on the ground. Observed a large amount of debris on the ground next to garbage cans.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign in bathroom.
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.