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
3 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test kit expired
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.
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.
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
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Tyler person in charge does not have manager certification
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
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
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table, drink removed
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Pizza oven
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Pizza oven
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumped can of monster into hand sink
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
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
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
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
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.