Marco's Pizza

61 Bell Blvd N, Lehigh Acres, FL 33936

Pizza

Last inspected: Feb 27, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Marco's Pizza five times, with records going back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 27, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to six violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

By comparison, the average Lehigh Acres facility scores 78, putting Marco's Pizza on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 27, 2026

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (47F - Cold Holding); chicken (45F - Cold Holding); meatballs (48F - Cold Holding); steak (46F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler beside walk-in cooler. The manager moved all products into walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

53A-05-6

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. Printed Out Employee Reporting Form HR 5030-103 for Manager. The manager filled out form during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

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. Printed Out Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR Form HR 5030-104 for Manager. The manager posted form during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

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. Observed reach-in cooler beside walk-in cooler ambient temperature 48F.

14-74-7

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open drinks in stand up reach-in soda cooler. The manager removed open drinks from inside reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

Jan 15, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed build up of food debris on can opener blade. Operator moved to ware washing station. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Nov 28, 2023

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed buildup of food debris on can opener blade.

22-02-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old food labels stuck to clean containers on dish storage rack by 3 compartment sink.

16-46-4

Oct 25, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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.

53B-13-5

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while handling food.

13-07-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of food debris on walk in cooler door gaskets.

23-03-4

Feb 23, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 5 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed precooked sausage 44F cold hold, sliced ham 44F cold hold less than 4 hours. Technicians onsite. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

11-27-4

11-26-1

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-14-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on pizza cutting board. Cellphone removed. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Marco's Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Marco's Pizza on file is from Feb 27, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Marco's Pizza.

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

Marco's Pizza most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Lehigh Acres average of 78.

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

No. Recent inspections at Marco's Pizza have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the 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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