MARCO'S PIZZA #8116
9872 W LINEBAUGH AVE, Tampa FL 33626 · 813-920-5300
Last inspected Feb 11, 2026 · 5 visits since November 2023
NOV 23
JAN 25
FEB 26
▼ IMPROVING
3 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. Provided by email.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $480
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024017706 | Jan 30, 2024 | May 2, 2024 | $480 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Feb 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on sandwich make station reach in cooler 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. Missing for Jet and Oscar.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on sandwich make station reach in cooler with cut marks.
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Open dumpster lid. Dumpsters as a shared community dumpster.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple squeeze bottles with sauces not labeled on front line.
Apr 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 27, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by large trash can at the corner in kitchen. Operator removed trash can.
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. 2 employees: Justin and Jose.
Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpsters.
Jan 30, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded.
0 High priority4 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. Provided by email.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Caitlin Markovic, expired on 09/06/2022.
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. Provided by email.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All expired 02/07/2023.
Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpsters.
Nov 30, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate2 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. Provided by email.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Caitlin Markovic, expired on 09/06/2022.
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. Provided by email.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All expired 02/07/2023.
Food stored on floor. A case of bottled water stored on floor in walk-in cooler.
Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpsters.
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.