Marcos Pizza #8259
Last inspected: Sep 26, 2025
100
Score
Marcos Pizza #8259 has been inspected six times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 26, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “manager or person in charge lacking proof”, showing up three times.
Restaurants in Tampa average 79, so Marcos Pizza #8259 is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Sep 26, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 9, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 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 operator with education packet containing cleanup procedure. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager Garrett Morris General Manager Naresh Rathod **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No proof provided that some 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 operator with education packet containing reporting agreement. Steven Gafari Rian Fraiser Mythreye Pasoola Maribel Hernandez James Isch Hester Noble Haden Lake Demean Tyler Alejandro Tamayo **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Steven Gafari Rian Fraiser Mythreye Pasoola Maribel Hernandez James Isch Hester Noble Haden Lake Demean Tyler Alejandro Tamayo Discussed with operator on obtaining rest of food handler training.
53B-13-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on reach in cooler near oven. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink observed on prep table in back kitchen area near walk-in . Operator removed at time of inspection**Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal belongings on food storage rack.
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on make line near oven soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Back mop near 3 compartment sink.
42-01-4
52
Jun 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager Garrett Morris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-24: Discussed with operator. **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
90
Apr 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee come in kitchen from outside and touched bag of steak without washing hands. **Warning**
12A-16-4
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. Sent to operator at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic item in handwash sink near mop sink. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager Garrett Morris. **Warning**
53A-01-7
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks over jalapenos in dry storage. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in reach in cooler. **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting across from 3 Compartment Sink. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum pans not inverted in dry storage. **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Steak thawing in standing water. Operator placed in walk in cooler at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
51-11-4
33
Jan 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
74
Jul 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Establishment is sharing a roll off dumpster with no lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-18: **Time Extended**
33-16-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Marcos Pizza #8259 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Marcos Pizza #8259 on file is from Sep 26, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Marcos Pizza #8259?
Across the inspection record, “manager or person in charge lacking proof” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Marcos Pizza #8259.
How does Marcos Pizza #8259 compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Marcos Pizza #8259 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Marcos Pizza #8259's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Marcos Pizza #8259 have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Marcos Pizza #8259 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Marcos Pizza #8259 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Marcos Pizza #8259 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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