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MARCOS PIZZA

1126 62 AVE N, Saint Petersburg FL 33702

Last inspected Jan 14, 2025 · 4 visits since January 2024

□ Not on the state's active licence list

This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.

Licence typeFood service
Licence6218434
Grade history
JAN 24
NOV 24
Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in kitchen near pizza prep table not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Jan 14, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Return visit Jan 14, 2025 · Time Extended
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No CFM certificates provided at the time of routine inspection. Spoke with General Manager Melody, stated she was promoted over two months ago. Inspector emailed Certified Food Manager DBPR handout with link to accredited programs.
Intermediate/53A-07-6/Warning/Return visit Jan 14, 2025 · No proof of certified food manager training certificate for General Manager Melody G. could be provided during callback inspection. Manager stated she has not taken the CFM course and no one else has certified food manager training. Admin Complaint
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. Emailed manager DBPR Food Employee Reporting Agreement form.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken/Return visit Jan 14, 2025 · Manager stated all employees that were employed during routine inspection on 11/08/2024 are no longer employed. They currently have seven new employees hired in December 2024 and no Employee Reporting Agreement forms could be provided for prior employees or new current staff. Time Extended
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean containers stored on shelf above three compartment sink and dish rack near walk in cooler door wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4/Return visit Jan 14, 2025 · Time Extended
Show the remaining 1 finding ▾
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On clean containers stored on shelf above three compartment sink and dish rack near walk in cooler door.
Basic/16-46-4/Return visit Jan 14, 2025 · Time Extended
The state's own report →
Nov 8, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 9- DR WT 6 oz dented cans of Sliced Green Olives dented. 1- 1LB 4 oz dented can of Pineapple Tidbits.
High priority/01B-01-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No CFM certificates provided at the time of routine inspection. Spoke with General Manager Melody, stated she was promoted over two months ago. Inspector emailed Certified Food Manager DBPR handout with link to accredited programs.
Intermediate/53A-07-6/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. No proof of any employee training certificates provided at the time of callback inspection. Observed employee engaging in dough preparation hired over 60 days. Emailed manager DBPR Food Service Employee Training bulletin with the link to accredited programs.
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. Emailed manager DBPR Food Employee Reporting Agreement form.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean containers stored on shelf above three compartment sink and dish rack near walk in cooler door wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at hand sink next to three compartment sink, next to reach in freezer chest, and the bathroom in the lobby area. Emailed manager DBPR handwashing signs.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrective Action Taken
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On clean containers stored on shelf above three compartment sink and dish rack near walk in cooler door.
Basic/16-46-4
Jan 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 25, 2024 · Time Extended
Jan 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine stored on prep table above delivery bags.
High priority/41-07-4/Warning
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of mushrooms, 100 ounces, on dry goods storage shelf not segregated from canned items.
High priority/01B-01-4/Warning
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in kitchen near pizza prep table not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler: shredded cheese (46F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding)
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-07-5/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink by front counter blocked by speed racks. Manager moved speed racks.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented can of mushrooms, 100 ounces, on dry goods storage shelf not segregated from canned items.
Basic/08B-20-4/Warning
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Pizza oven has built up food debris.
Basic/22-08-4/Warning
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Warning
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour removed from its original container and not labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5/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.