Marco's Pizza
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
70
Score
Inspectors have visited Marco's Pizza seven times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 18, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “no paper towels”, which has been cited three times.
Compared to the broader Hialeah Gardens restaurant scene, where the average is 66, this is a stronger showing. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food debris at back preparation table. Manager removed and washed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels inside women bathroom. Employee provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic ramekin being used to dispense Parmesan with Roma inside plastic container next to soda cooler. Manager discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed 10-01-24 displayed .
50-09-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris next to preparation table. Manager cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
70
Sep 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled, also observed interior of reaching cooler across from the pizza oven soil.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in the ladies room. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reaching cooler gasket in this repair, unit located in front of the pizza oven.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reaching cooler gasket soil, reaching cooler located next to the walk-in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
64
Oct 1, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink behind front counter. Operator provided paper. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed one employee preparing food with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at back door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bottles water stored on floor at walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed labels stuck on clean containers stored above three compartment sink.
16-46-4
74
Aug 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of manager certification, employee stated that all managers trainings are kept in the office. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service item. Observed employee's bag-pack, womenswear (bra) stored on the dry storage shelves across from the three compartment sink. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup on the bottom of reach-in freeze located by the standing mixer at kitchen. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soda cooler at front line interior soiled. **Warning**
22-16-4
78
Aug 3, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
52
Apr 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container with white corn meal no labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of pizza oven soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed containers with cooked frozen chicken thawing at room temperature, according to employee fir about 45 minutes. Employee put frozen ch container inside walk in cooler for proper thawing. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
70
Aug 24, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two cans containing mushrooms dented
01B-01-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind pizza preparation table soiled with food splash.
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe under 3 compartment sink leaking.
29-11-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Marco's Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Marco's Pizza on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Marco's Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Marco's Pizza.
How does Marco's Pizza compare to other restaurants in Hialeah Gardens?
Marco's Pizza most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is higher than the Hialeah Gardens average of 66.
Has Marco's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Marco's Pizza have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Marco's Pizza 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Marco's Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.
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