Marcos Deli
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
64
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Marcos Deli stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 23, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
By comparison, the average Hollywood facility scores 75, putting Marcos Deli on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
64
Sep 24, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
47
Mar 24, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. 2 cans of raid under front counter shelf in bar area, employee discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
41-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food not prepared or portioned today. Flip top-; ham (50F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (54F - Cold Holding), per employee food held less than 4 hours, operator moved to a freezer for a quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm). Employee made new solution , chlorine sanitizer at 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Poster emailed to Operator
11-27-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Flip top-Cold holding unit not keeping time temperature control food to 41F or below. Advised operator not to use unit, until technician verifies proper cold holding temperatures
14-11-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Several wiping cloths on prep tables in kitchen area, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
52
Feb 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: Observed same **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: Observed same **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: Observed same **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: Observed same, not proof of current employee training **Admin Complaint**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed poster **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: Observed same **Time Extended**
51-13-4
78
Dec 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: Observed same **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: Observed same **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in at rear end of reach-in cooler under flip top in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: Observed same **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed poster **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: **Time Extended**
51-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
70
Dec 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cooked beans inside reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator moved raw chicken to bottom shelf and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top cooler /Reach in cooler in kitchen ; cheese (50F - Cold Holding); deli ham (48F - Cold Holding); Milk (50F - Cold Holding) held in reach cooler less than 4 hours ago. Operator moved to foods to another reach in cooler to quick chill. Observed ice build up in unit by air vent. Foods not prepared or portioned today. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed written procedures **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed poster **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Flip top cooler not maintaining foods at a temperature of 41f or below. Observed ice build up in unit by air vents. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Ice buildup in at rear end of reach-in cooler under flip top in kitchen. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen. **Warning**
31B-04-4
41
May 2, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handle cell phone with no handwashing then put away clean dishes at kitchen area. Employee washed hands and removed dishes to be washed and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced tomatoes (55F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (60F - Cold Holding) as per operator items were placed in flip top cooler from reach-in cooler approximately 3 hrs prior. Operator moved items back to reach-in cooler to chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products on site.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed utensils and containers in handwashing sink at kitchen area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar area.
31B-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing door at unisex bathroom.
32-04-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean dry dishes not inverted, at dish storage area. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Cold holding flip top cooler at cook-line not maintained in good repair evidenced by sliced tomatoes (55F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (60F - Cold Holding). Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Operator moved items to another cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-74-7
Basic - 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 microwave next to sandwich press. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food debris in microwave next to sandwich press.
22-08-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Bottles of opened water in cooler at kitchen area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Single-service boxes not stored inverted or protected from contamination at cook-line. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed stored guacamole uncovered reach-in cooler at kitchen area. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at kitchen and bar areas. Operator placed in sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
27
Sep 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In 6 door freezer bottom left door, portioned raw beef above opened packages hot dogs. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1) In Frigidaire cooler, trays of portioned raw fish above container of cooked shredded pork. 2) In fliptop lower cooler, container of opened raw burgers above bottled sauces. Employee inverted items to properly separate. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Bulletin provided to manager to post. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in white spray bottle under prep table in kitchen. Employee marked as floor cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Inside of microwave has food debris. Employee cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles of oil by cook line not labeled.
02D-01-5
55
Jun 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
58
Jul 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-14: Observed at callback inspection thermometer present. Incorrect thermometer purchased....cooking thermometer starting temperature 50F. **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator contacting lawyer to email license. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-14: Observed at callback inspection same. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Marcos Deli last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Marcos Deli on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Marcos Deli?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Marcos Deli.
How does Marcos Deli compare to other restaurants in Hollywood?
Marcos Deli most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Hollywood average of 75.
Has Marcos Deli's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Marcos Deli have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Marcos Deli means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Marcos Deli inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Marcos Deli is inspected around three times per year on average.
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