Marco's Pizza
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
50
Score
Across the available record, Marco's Pizza has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 10, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “single-service articles not stored inverted or protected”, which has been cited two times.
By comparison, the average Ocala facility scores 78, putting Marco's Pizza on the weaker side. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink across from walk-in cooler, 0 ppm. Manager changed sanitizer water, 250 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee handled sanitizer and sanitizer buckets then proceeded to make pizza without washing hands. Employee washed hands before making more pizzas. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-16-4
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 employee training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing in front of back door.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents throughout the kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Containers stored on top shelf of storage shelf across from back door.
24-05-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster posted. Inspector provided operator with choking poster. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go plates stored on kitchen shelf. Manager turned plates over during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket underneath make line, 0 ppm. Manager changed sanitizer water, 250 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
50
Jun 18, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
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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. At the end of the cook line, cooler with an ambient temperature 48F-50F, observed ice build up in the back of the cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-18: Cooler disconnected, No food inside cooler. **Time Extended**
14-74-7
95
Jun 12, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at the end of the cook line, chicken tenders 52F, chicken wings 53F, cut tomatoes 47F, overnight items, observed ice build up in cooler, ambient air 48-50F. **Warning**
03A-02-5
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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Change of ownership, at inspection time establishment open and operating. New owner Windermere pizza group LLC**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
50-08-7
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. At the pizza station, pizza sauce held on time the day before, placed back into refrigeration overnight, at 10:00 am employee placed on time. Operator not following the 12 consecutive hours at room temperature.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reach-in cooler at the end of the cook line, chicken tenders 52F, chicken wings 53F, cut tomatoes 47F, overnight items, observed ice build up in cooler, ambient air 48-50F. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Multiple to go containers not inverted, manager inverted.
25-06-4
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. At the end of the cook line, cooler with an ambient temperature 48F-50F, observed ice build up in the back of the cooler. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. In used lids with cracks.
14-38-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Cleaned stacked containers with old stickers residue, manager moved to triple sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-46-4
45
Sep 16, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front hand wash sink
31B-02-4
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. Several food handler certificates expired from 2021
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in hand wash sink
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee on cook line with beard and no beard guard.
13-04-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In upright reach in freezer by hand wash sink
14-69-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink if upright reach in freezer
12B-13-4
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Self closing mechanism disconnected in men's room
32-17-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At pizza flip-top make table cooler
29-49-6
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop not in use stored in wringing device.
42-01-4
55
Apr 12, 2024
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Dec 8, 2023
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Aug 24, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
47
Dec 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter at mop sink does not have device on hose connection side. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-21: Observed lack of back flow device on the non chemical side of the splitter in the mop sink. **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Marco's Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Marco's Pizza on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Marco's Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “single-service articles not stored inverted or protected” has been cited two 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 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Ocala 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 three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Marco's 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 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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