MARCOS PIZZA 8552
229 S TAMIAMI TRAIL, Nokomis FL 34275 · 941-499-3200
Last inspected Oct 20, 2025 · 5 visits since September 2023
SEP 23
AUG 24
AUG 25
— STEADY
3 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed feta cheese (49F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (47F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the pizza make line. The operator emptied half of the contents and stored in the walk in cooler.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Oct 20, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed feta cheese (49F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (47F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the pizza make line. The operator emptied half of the contents and stored in the walk in cooler.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Ceiling tiles missing in the dining area.
Aug 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a chemical spray cleaner stored on a shelf near food containers in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the spray bottle.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. The operator took the cutting board out of service.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. The employee put on a hat.
Food stored on floor. Observed a box of lettuce stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the lettuce.
Food-contact surface of silverware provided for customers at salad bar/buffet not properly protected. Observed unwrapped forks and knives for self-service at the front counter stored with the food contact surface up. The operator properly stored the utensils.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored on a shelf near corn meal and food containers in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the sanitizer bucket.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in the mop sink. The operator properly stored the wet mop.
Sep 28, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the license displayed expired 12/1/2022.
Sep 26, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding); cooked ground beef (52F - Cold Holding); deli ham (53F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (52F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (52F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (55F - Cold Holding). The operator stated the cold holding unit had been turned off and the above foods have been held in the unit overnight. The operator discarded the above food items.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding); cooked ground beef (52F - Cold Holding); deli ham (53F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (52F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (52F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (55F - Cold Holding). The operator stated the cold holding unit had been turned off and the above foods have been held in the unit overnight. The operator discarded the above food items.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the license displayed expired 12/1/2022.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed plastic bottles of soda not stored 6 inches off the ground in the back storage area. The operator properly stored the plastic sodas.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed green peppers, onions, and tomatoes stored over ready to eat sauces and pepperoni. The operator properly stored the unwashed produce.
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