Marcos Pizza
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
32
Score
Across the available record, Marcos Pizza has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Mar 17, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to 13 violations.
Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Restaurants in Clermont average 68, so Marcos Pizza trails the local norm. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
12
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of spray hose at triple sink -can opener -cutting board on make table **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -operator unable to provide food manager certificate during inspection. **Warning**
53A-07-6
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. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. -over prep sink **Warning**
29-28-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing by back door **Warning**
36-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing under prep sink and triple sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-18-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -back door **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall behind prep sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets and sides of reach in coolers -dust pan -wall behind prep sink and hand sink -area under pizza grates in pizza oven **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -containers on storage rack **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of make line reach in cooler **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. -operator hung to dry **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -flour container, operator labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employee on make line was wearing a bracelet while preparing food. Educated employee, employee removed bracelet. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-07-4
32
Sep 16, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -pizza oven grates -can opener **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. -make line cooler, ambient temperature 80F - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: **Time Extended**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain cover(s) missing under prep sink and triple sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: **Time Extended**
29-18-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -front door - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Holes in or other damage to wall by prep sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -area under pizza grates on pizza oven - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -pans on dish storage rack. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind triple sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
50
Sep 15, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -shredded cheese (51F - Cold Holding); sausage topping (49F - Cold Holding); ham (51F - Cold Holding); chicken (50F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (49F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (50F - Cold Holding)...all on make line, held less than four hours per operator. Moved to walk in cooler for quick chill. Advised operator to use Time as a Public Health Control until make line cooler is repaired. Provided form to operator. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -pizza oven grates -can opener **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing under prep sink and triple sink.
29-18-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -front door
35B-01-4
Basic - Holes in or other damage to wall by prep sink.
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -area under pizza grates on pizza oven
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -pans on dish storage rack.
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind triple sink.
36-27-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. -make line cooler, ambient temperature 80F
14-74-7
43
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
90
May 21, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. -by dough mixer
29-28-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -containers on storage rack in dish area
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -gaskets on reach in freezer on cook line
14-11-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall in kitchen area
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -fans in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -drink cups in lobby
25-06-4
67
Sep 5, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
82
Mar 10, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet splitter.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - dough mixer head soiled
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on salad/sub station.
14-09-4
Basic - Romaine not washed prior to cutting. Coached employee. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-39-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes stored on floor. Employee relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Water leaking from faucet at hand wash sink near cashier.
29-11-4
64
Nov 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license/license expired 4/1/2022. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Some certificates are copies.
53B-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Several bottles at mop sink not labeled.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance - food debris on wrapping materials - self service soda machine nozzles
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Rear hand wash sink blocked by trash barrel. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean equipment and utensils not separated from soiled equipment and utensils at warewashing area. Clean utensils in soiled bins in wares storage.
24-03-4
Basic - Clean utensil, pizza cutter stored on dirty/rusted rack in clean wares.
24-06-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At pizza cutting table.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal food not segregated from food to be served to the public. Stored over ready to eat prepped foods.
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee making pizza with bracelet.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Bins with sauces on pizza cutting table - Reach in freezer gaskets - Trash under self serve soda machine
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water faucet not working at hand wash sink in front of store.
29-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes stored on floor in front of stacked assembled boxes.
25-05-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed peppers and tomatoes stored over ready to eat prepared items. Educated manager.
08B-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind 3 compartment sink
36-27-5
30
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Marcos Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Marcos Pizza on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Marcos Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Marcos Pizza.
How does Marcos Pizza compare to other restaurants in Clermont?
Marcos Pizza most recently scored 32 out of 100, which is lower than the Clermont average of 68.
Has Marcos Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Marcos Pizza have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Marcos Pizza means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Marcos Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Marcos Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.
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