MARCO'S PIZZA #8597
1504 SW 74 DR STE 1, Gainesville FL 32607
Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 5 visits since November 2023
NOV 23
FEB 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
≈ ERRATIC
4 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 6/1/2026.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Aug 17, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 17, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 6/1/2026.
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Marcos pizza sauce with 3 day date mark, on time/temperature control for safety food list the sauce is only allowed to be out at room temperature for no more than 12 hours. Manager printed new label to reflect that time.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing at mop sink at end of splitter.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 9 employees employed longer than 2 months no certificates available.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Oj and almond milk above pizza crusts in walk in cooler.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label residue stuck on plastic containers on clean dish rack.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef and chicken thawing at room temperature.
Jan 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on flip-top make table with mold like substance in the grooves in kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on flip-top make table in kitchen with grooves with black stains.
Feb 6, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored in reach-in cooler: American cheese (47F - Cold Holding); chicken (46F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (47F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items placed in cooler two hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved items to reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F, chicken (37F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (36F - Cold Holding); American cheese (39F - Cold Holding).
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose side of splitter in mop sink.
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. Certifications for two employee available. Manager stated there are 15 employees working in establishment.
Nov 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. No time mark on container of pizza sauce on prep table across from pizza oven. Manager stated item was removed from walk-in cooler 1 hour prior,manager placed proper time mark on item.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose side of splitter in mop sink area.
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. Establishment has proof of training for two employees. Manager stated there are 11 employees for the establishment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler gasket.
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.