Marcos Pizza
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
78
Score
Across the available record, Marcos Pizza has six inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Marcos Pizza was last inspected on Apr 6, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
“Equipment in poor repair” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Port Charlotte restaurant, which scores around 82. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink against the wall near the walk in cooler. The operator provided paper towels for the hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn door gaskets on the pizza station reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
78
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards at sandwich station with black substance on them. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on reach in cooler on line.
14-11-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop sitting in mop sink not properly hung up to dry. Observed operator moving mop and hanging it to dry properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards in kitchen with grooves throughout. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
78
Oct 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed metal access door to plumbing on floor rusted throughout edges and hole in it, and not very strong. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: Bserved floor cover still in place . Time expended
36-11-4
95
Oct 11, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
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. Observed employee touching multiple places on body and clothing,then handing out food to customer with out washing hands **Warning**
12A-28-4
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed employee washing hands with cold water. No hot water to hand sink at front near reach in dough proofer. **Warning**
12A-19-4
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee washing hands with no hand soap and cold water. No hot water to hand sink at front near reach in dough proofer. **Warning**
12A-20-4
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee going to back and put on hair restraint visor and returning to work with no hand washing **Warning**
12A-16-4
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. Observed employee touching multiple places on body and clothing,then handing out food to customer with out washing hands **Warning**
12A-25-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of manager certification on site **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a white food grade trash container in walk in cooler with food debris on lid, handles and around outside of container. Container being used to hold filtered water inside for dough making process. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed a non food grade drill being used as a blender device sitting on top of reach in cooler **Warning**
42-03-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee drink in walk in cooler and in reach in cooler in kitchen by office desk not segregated **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed hot water in restroom not getting to minimum of 85F **Warning**
32-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at small salad make station cutting board with deep grooves in it and signs of black mold like substance in grooves. Observed operator throwing out cutting board **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee without hair restraint. Observed employee putting on hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed metal access door to plumbing on floor rusted throughout edges and hole in it, and not very strong. **Warning**
36-11-4
29
Apr 24, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 1, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Marcos Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Marcos Pizza on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Marcos Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Marcos Pizza.
How does Marcos Pizza compare to other restaurants in Port Charlotte?
Marcos Pizza most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Port Charlotte average of 82.
Has Marcos Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Marcos Pizza have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Marcos 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 Marcos Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Marcos Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.
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