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MARCO'S PIZZA 8607

1147 S PINELLAS AVE, Tarpon Springs FL 34689 · 727-234-8600

Last inspected Jan 29, 2026 · 4 visits since April 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceNOS6218337
Grade history
APR 24
MAR 25
JAN 26
— STEADY

3 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Jan 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test kit expired
Intermediate/16-37-1
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. 2 new employees, Logan, Tristan, hired more than 60 days ago.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Repeat Violation
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. Logan, Tristan.
Intermediate/53B-13-5/Repeat Violation
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee beverage in walk in cooler above food for customers. Operator moved beverage to bottom shelf
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Tyler person in charge does not have manager certification
Intermediate/53A-01-7
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. Aiden, Gabrielle, Laila, Steven no proof of employee reporting agreement
Intermediate/11-26-1/Repeat Violation
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. Aiden, Gabrielle, Laila, Steven do not have food safety certification
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table, drink removed
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Jun 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Pizza oven
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 10, 2024 · Time Extended
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-04-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 10, 2024 · Time Extended
Apr 9, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.

0 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Pizza oven
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumped can of monster into hand sink
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Warning
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. Establishment has certification for two employees on,y and it is done through an unapproved training program
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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 manager with form 5030-103
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Open can of monster in cooler by to go area, drink removed
Basic/12B-12-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-04-4/Warning

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.