MARCOS PIZZA 8011
14830 TAMIAMI TRL, North Port FL 34287 · 941-423-2929
Last inspected May 18, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023
SEP 23
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SEP 25
MAY 26
— STEADY
4 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $320
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2026003583 | Dec 2, 2025 | Mar 5, 2026 | $320 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
May 18, 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
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. The operator was unable to locate the quaternary test strips.
Water leaking from pipe above the ceiling in the kitchen.
Feb 9, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 2, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed manager in charge with no proof of CFM.
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. Observed no proof of employee training.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on pizza line, reach in cooler, soiled gaskets.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop sitting in mop sink, not hung up properly to dry.
Sep 24, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed steak in a strainer, draining grease, sitting in handwashing sink. Observed employee remove strainer.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed manager in charge with no proof of CFM.
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. Observed no proof of employee training.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed around handwashing sink as soon as you enter kitchen, broken tiles.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed on pizza line, torn gaskets in reach in cooler.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed along cove molding, debris, flour, build up on floors underneath equipment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on pizza line, reach in cooler, soiled gaskets.
Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open. Shared dumpster.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop sitting in mop sink, not hung up properly to dry.
Aug 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards put away on dry rack with food soiled stands on them
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink in back area by three compartment sink blocked with a large container. Observed it being moved.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand towels at hand sink to left when entering kitchen area. Observed operator refilling it.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed behind flour rack cove molding becoming unattached.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards throughout kitchen grooved with cut marks.
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed next to handwashing sink, on left when walking into kitchen, missing tile
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floors with accumulation of food, and flour throughout kitchen and cove molding, except for around delivery driver area.
Sep 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food debris on drying shelf next to walk in cooler.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap on back door at bottom of door.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed last inspection not on premise.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed objectionable odor at three compartment sink when employee was emptying the three compartment sink.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket, not properly hung up to dry.
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.