MARCO'S PIZZA #8661
1485 NW FEDERAL HWY, Stuart FL 34994
Last inspected Nov 3, 2025 · 6 visits since March 2024
4 inspections within 31 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 5 small flying insects flying above dry storage shelf and landing on boxed food items, closed commercially processed sauces in back kitchen, advised operator to kill and sanitize area.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of white tall reach in freezer soiled
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 5 small flying insects flying above dry storage shelf and landing on boxed food items, closed commercially processed sauces in back kitchen, advised operator to kill and sanitize area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed pizza toaster ovens soiled with food debris.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. House made pizza sauce at 47F- cold holding- at room temperature. Per employee, items not prepared or portioned today, items left out on prep table for approximately 30 minutes. Employee put items in time as a public health control for remainder.
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 of training for any employees, as per employee has been employed for more than 2 months.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on prep counter at kitchen area.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled personal cellphone then proceeded to handle to go food items at kitchen area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. House made pizza sauce at 47F- cold holding- at room temperature. Per employee, items not prepared or portioned today, items left out on prep table for approximately 30 minutes. Employee put items in time as a public health control for remainder.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of manager certification for Richard A
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front counter.
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 of training for any employees, as per employee has been employed for more than 2 months.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on prep counter at kitchen area.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
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