Marco's Pizza

953 Atlantic Blvd, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233

Pizza

Last inspected: Sep 8, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Marco's Pizza, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 8, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Atlantic Beach average 75, so Marco's Pizza is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 8, 2025

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining from outside at bottom of exit door.

35B-01-4

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

23-03-4

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover missing at 3 compartment sink and near employee hand sink. **Repeat Violation**

29-18-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gasket on cook line torn.

14-11-5

Nov 4, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing sanitizer without a label. Employee placed label on spray bottle of sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover missing under 3 compartment sink.

29-18-4

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed Objectionable odor in restaurant. Manager stated that it's like that when they service grease pit.

36-64-5

Apr 1, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 1, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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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. Observed establishment without written procedures for vomiting and diarrhea clean up. Inspector provided copy of written procedures on vomiting and diarrhea clean up. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

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. Observed No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Mar 20, 2023

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Certified manager has no knowledge of big 6 foodborne illnesses. Reviewed with manager and emailed him big 6 handout. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-07-5

Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Certified manager has no knowledge of the 8 major food allergens. Reviewed with manager and emailed him food allergen hand out. **Corrective Action Taken**

53A-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. Manager stated establishment does not have a written clean up plan for vomiting and diarrhea. Reviewed with manager and emailed clean up plan handout. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator does not have quat test strips to check sanitizer buckets and the three compartment sink

16-37-1

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Kitchen exit door has a gap at the threshold. Daylight showing

35B-01-4

Sep 26, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Marco's Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Marco's Pizza on file is from Sep 8, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Marco's Pizza.

How does Marco's Pizza compare to other restaurants in Atlantic Beach?

Marco's Pizza most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Atlantic Beach average of 75.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Marco's Pizza 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 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 inspected?

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

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