Marco's Pizza 8505

11161 Sr 70 E Unit 104, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
Pizza
Last inspected: Oct 6, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Marco's Pizza 8505 has five inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Oct 6, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled”, showing up three times.

Restaurants in Lakewood Ranch average 89, so Marco's Pizza 8505 is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed 2 soiled ceiling vents in the kitchen.
36-34-5
95
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food without a hair restraint. Observed employee preparing food without a hair restraint. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
90
Mar 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Jan 12, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of Certified Food Manager. **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. Observed no proof of employee food handler training. **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. Observed some of the illness reporting forms but not all. Operator will complete.
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents throughout the kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food without a hair restraint.
13-03-4
67
Aug 24, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Ice buildup in single door stand up reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed shakers and squeeze bottles without labels on prep table.
02D-01-5
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Marco's Pizza 8505 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Marco's Pizza 8505 on file is from Oct 6, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Marco's Pizza 8505?

Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Marco's Pizza 8505.

How does Marco's Pizza 8505 compare to other restaurants in Lakewood Ranch?

Marco's Pizza 8505 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Lakewood Ranch average of 89.

Has Marco's Pizza 8505's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Marco's Pizza 8505 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Marco's Pizza 8505 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 Marco's Pizza 8505 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Marco's Pizza 8505 is inspected around two times per year on average.