Marco's Pizza 8607

1147 S Pinellas Ave, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689

Pizza

Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Marco's Pizza 8607 five times, with records going back to 2022. Marco's Pizza 8607 was last inspected on Jan 29, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

Looking across the full record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That's lower than the typical Tarpon Springs restaurant, which scores around 77. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 29, 2026

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test kit expired

16-37-1

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. 2 new employees, Logan, Tristan, hired more than 60 days ago. **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. Logan, Tristan. **Repeat Violation**

53B-13-5

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee beverage in walk in cooler above food for customers. Operator moved beverage to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

Mar 6, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Jun 10, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Pizza oven **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-10: **Time Extended**

22-02-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-10: **Time Extended**

13-04-4

Apr 9, 2024

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

11-26-1

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Pizza oven **Warning**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumped can of monster into hand sink **Warning**

31A-11-4

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. Establishment has certification for two employees on,y and it is done through an unapproved training program **Warning**

53B-01-5

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Open can of monster in cooler by to go area, drink removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

12B-12-5

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**

13-04-4

Dec 20, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Establishment has food safety from Marcos but not an approved source. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-20: operator states they have not done it yet. **Admin Complaint**

53B-01-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-20: **Time Extended**

33-16-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Opened employee food container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee cake not separated form other food items for customers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-20: **Time Extended**

12B-13-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Marco's Pizza 8607 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Marco's Pizza 8607 on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Marco's Pizza 8607?

Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Marco's Pizza 8607.

How does Marco's Pizza 8607 compare to other restaurants in Tarpon Springs?

Marco's Pizza 8607 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Tarpon Springs average of 77.

Has Marco's Pizza 8607's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Marco's Pizza 8607 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Marco's Pizza 8607 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 8607 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Marco's Pizza 8607 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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