Marco's Pizza
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026
100
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Marco's Pizza, the earliest from 2023. On Feb 24, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to four violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Among Ocala restaurants, the typical score is 78; Marco's Pizza is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 24, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. At the kitchen area, one flying insect.
35A-02-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Not available upon request
16-37-1
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/ No current certified manager certification available. S. Barringer certification expired on 06/02/2025. **Warning**
53A-07-6
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. No documents available at inspection time.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Speaker on top of pizza boxes, employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee on-site.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cleaned stacked containers wet.
24-08-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Not available at inspection time.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with food residue **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop sitting inside sink.
42-01-4
50
Apr 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 current and original proof for any employee. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: No proof of training for eight employees. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
90
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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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 current and original proof for any employee. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl no handle inside cinnamon sugar container, manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Not available **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. For one male employee **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler shelves heavily soiled also with mold like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on floor, manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
70
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
90
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Male employee adjusted hat and touched hair then continued to roll dough without washing hands.
12A-25-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Male employee touched soiled apron then continued to roll pizza dough without washing hands.
12A-28-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Pizza sauce 61F with no time mark. Marcos pizza Sauce may be held at room temperature for 12 hours then discarded. Manager added time stamp **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-02-5
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/ Manager in training onsite has been in position since September.
53A-04-6
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. Three employees currently working with no training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket on top of flour. Shoes on top of sodas.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Missing for one employee.
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic pans on clean dish shelf
24-08-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Ladies room toilet handle not working. Hand sink near front counter leaking water on floor surface. Employee began working on plumbing during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-08-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Case of unwashed tomatoes and unwashed peppers on shelf over ready to eat foods. All were moved. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Toilet in men's room soiled.
32-07-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened Gatorade on top of pizza boxes. Opened water bottle onto of hand sink. All were moved. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
33
Mar 9, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ **Corrected On-Site**
50-08-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled, employee cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler shelves soiled.
23-03-4
67
Jan 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
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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 Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Marco's Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Marco's Pizza.
How does Marco's Pizza compare to other restaurants in Ocala?
Marco's Pizza most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Ocala average of 78.
Has Marco's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Marco's Pizza have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven 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 three times per year on average.
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