Marco's Pizza #8597

1504 Sw 74 Dr Ste 1, Gainesville, FL 32607

Pizza

Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Marco's Pizza #8597 appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 27, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

The city-wide average for Gainesville sits at 75, putting Marco's Pizza #8597 on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 27, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Feb 6, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

View 3 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Nov 3, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. No time mark on container of pizza sauce on prep table across from pizza oven. Manager stated item was removed from walk-in cooler 1 hour prior,manager placed proper time mark on item. **Corrected On-Site**

03F-02-5

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose side of splitter in mop sink area.

29-42-4

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. Establishment has proof of training for two employees. Manager stated there are 11 employees for the establishment.

53B-13-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler gasket.

23-03-4

Jan 17, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Marco's Pizza #8597 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Marco's Pizza #8597 on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Marco's Pizza #8597 compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?

Marco's Pizza #8597 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Gainesville average of 75.

Has Marco's Pizza #8597's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Marco's Pizza #8597 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Marco's Pizza #8597 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 #8597 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Marco's Pizza #8597 is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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