Marco's Pizza

3720 Nw 13 Ste 7D, Gainesville, FL 32609

Pizza

Last inspected: Nov 24, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Marco's Pizza five times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Nov 24, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around zero violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.

Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Among Gainesville restaurants, the typical score is 75; Marco's Pizza is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 24, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 23, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. wings 47F boneless wings 50F in flip-top make table cooler. Employee advised that wings had been placed there over four hours earlier.

03A-02-5

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. wings 47F boneless wings 50F in flip-top make table cooler. Employee advised that wings had been placed there over four hours earlier. Cut Tomato in walk-in-cooler dated 9/18/25

01B-02-5

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cut Tomato in walk-in-cooler dated 9/18/25

02C-02-5

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. No proof of any food handler training certificates for employees hired more than 60 days ago. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on prep table. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Wire charger cable on flip-top make table cooler cutting board.

40-06-5

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels not removed from food containers before cleaning, stored on the clean ware rack.

16-46-4

Jan 23, 2025

Routine - Food

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

View 5 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 6/1/2024. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Towel stored in hand washing sink next to three compartment sink. Manager removed towel during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. New manager on duty.

53A-04-6

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler next to make line. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers on kitchen shelf. Manager turned containers over. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Jan 22, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler next to make line stained.

22-02-4

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. Employee reporting agreement for new employee on duty missing.

11-26-1

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Pans stored on rack across from three compartment sink.

16-48-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers on shelf next to walk-in cooler.

25-06-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of prep table next to walk-in cooler.

23-03-4

Feb 23, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Marco's Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Marco's Pizza on file is from Nov 24, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Marco's Pizza.

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

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

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Marco's Pizza have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the 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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