Marco's Pizza

3599 Webber St, Sarasota, FL 34239

Pizza

Last inspected: Jul 28, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Marco's Pizza six times, with records going back to 2022. Marco's Pizza was last inspected on Jul 28, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “missing drain plug at dumpster” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Marco's Pizza's latest score of 90 sits above the Sarasota average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jul 28, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked lid over food in top of reach in cooler.

14-38-4

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.Observed on shared dumpster, no drain plug.

33-11-4

Oct 24, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed glue and stainless cleaner next to salt and pepper packets. Manager relocated. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust buildup on fan above pizza dough cooler.

23-03-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cut marks on white board on reach in cooler.

14-09-4

Mar 25, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Jan 23, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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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 and emailed, and employees signed. **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 and emailed copy. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

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.Observed Ryan Simaitis, Aldriz Halini, Kenneth Cox, Richard Grigsby with no training working appropriately 1 to 2 months. Manager has Florida Restaurant and Lodging Books already. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.**Warning** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

53B-01-5

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.Observed on shared dumpster with plaza.

33-11-4

Aug 8, 2023

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cold Holding Cheddar Cheese Shredded 62F in single door Reachin Cooler . Person in charge placed in freezer to cool down. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

11-27-4

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.Observed no employee training. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. . **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

53B-01-5

11-26-1

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

32-12-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Ovserved grooved board on top of single door Reachin Cooler.

14-09-4

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

33-11-4

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Noticed strong possibly sewage odor coming from drains near triple sink.

36-64-5

Nov 1, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor 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. Observed no employee training certificates. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: Time extended to 11/22/22 per administration **Time Extended**

53B-01-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: **Time Extended**

51-18-6

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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 Jul 28, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “missing drain plug at dumpster” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Marco's Pizza.

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

Marco's Pizza most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Marco's Pizza have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five 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 two times per year on average.

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