Marco's Pizza #8116

9872 W Linebaugh Ave, Tampa, FL 33626
Pizza
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
64
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Marco's Pizza #8116, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 11, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “open dumpster lid”, which has been cited four times.

The city-wide average sits at 79, which Marco's Pizza #8116's 64 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - 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.
11-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on sandwich make station reach in cooler soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - 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. Missing for Jet and Oscar.
11-26-1
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpsters as a shared community dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple squeeze bottles with sauces not labeled on front line.
02D-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on sandwich make station reach in cooler with cut marks.
14-09-4
64
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - 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. 2 employees: Justin and Jose. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by large trash can at the corner in kitchen. Operator removed trash can. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpsters. **Warning**
33-16-4
78
Jan 30, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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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. All expired 02/07/2023. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: No proof of training. **Admin Complaint**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Provided by email. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Admin Complaint**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Caitlin Markovic, expired on 09/06/2022. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Provided by email. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Admin Complaint**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpsters. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
33-16-4
64
Nov 30, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. Provided by email. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Caitlin Markovic, expired on 09/06/2022. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - 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. Provided by email. **Warning**
11-26-1
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. All expired 02/07/2023. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpsters. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. A case of bottled water stored on floor in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
61
Nov 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Caitlin Markovic, expired on 09/06/2012. Other CFMs are current.
53A-03-7
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator removed drinks. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touched flour in flour bin. Operator moved handle up. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Marco's Pizza #8116 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Marco's Pizza #8116 on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Marco's Pizza #8116?

Across the inspection record, “open dumpster lid” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Marco's Pizza #8116.

How does Marco's Pizza #8116 compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Marco's Pizza #8116 most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Marco's Pizza #8116's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Marco's Pizza #8116 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Marco's Pizza #8116 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 Marco's Pizza #8116 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Marco's Pizza #8116 is inspected around two times per year on average.