Marco's Pizza 8617

1175 W Broad St, Groveland, FL 34736

Pizza

Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Marco's Pizza 8617, the earliest from 2023. Marco's Pizza 8617 was last inspected on Apr 16, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to five violations.

Restaurants in Groveland average 87, so Marco's Pizza 8617 trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 16, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

29-42-4

High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. -1 small insect on wall behind dry storage shelves, operator disposed and sanitized area **Corrected On-Site**

35A-09-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Ice buildup in top of reach-in freezer

14-69-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -speed rack by dough cooler and in walk in cooler -gaskets on walk in cooler door

23-03-4

Apr 14, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 4-1-25

50-17-3

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. One employee Missing training.

53B-13-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board on fish ravk

22-02-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on dish rack

24-08-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

35B-01-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler by pizza make station Reach in freezer by pizza make station Walk in coooler shelves soiled

22-16-4

Dec 4, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jun 23, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Marco's Pizza 8617 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Marco's Pizza 8617 on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Marco's Pizza 8617 compare to other restaurants in Groveland?

Marco's Pizza 8617 most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Groveland average of 87.

Has Marco's Pizza 8617's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Marco's Pizza 8617 have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Marco's Pizza 8617 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 8617 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Marco's Pizza 8617 is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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