Marcos Pizza

4878 Sun City Blvd, Sun City Center, FL 33573

Pizza

Last inspected: Aug 1, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Marcos Pizza five times, with records going back to 2022. Marcos Pizza was last inspected on Aug 1, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “wet wiping cloth not stored” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Sun City Center restaurant scores 64. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Aug 1, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board.

22-02-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on prep cooler.

14-09-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table.

21-12-4

Nov 26, 2024

Routine - Food

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

View 5 violations

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Aug 9, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 7, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 flies flying around in kitchen. **Warning**

35A-02-6

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. **Warning**

11-26-1

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour not labeled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

02D-01-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Speaker on bag of flour. **Warning**

40-06-5

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap underneath back door. **Warning**

35B-01-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions on floor near pizza oven. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

08B-38-4

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in cornmeal. **Warning**

10-01-5

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on floor near register. **Warning**

25-05-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table. **Warning**

21-12-4

Sep 7, 2022

Complaint Full

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

View 9 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter missing vacuum breaker. **Warning**

29-42-4

Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Observed employee with artificial nails prepping food without wearing gloves. **Warning**

13-06-4

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Manager Leyla Morel. **Warning**

53A-02-7

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/ Observed 4 employees working with no food manager on site. **Warning**

53A-05-6

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. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee cutting unwashed onions. **Warning**

08B-39-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions on floor next to prep table, operator removed onions off of floor at time of inspection. Bottles of soda on floor next to restroom. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

08B-38-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on shelf next to can pineapples and portion cups. **Warning**

12B-07-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottles of oil, sauces, and container of cornmeal not labeled on pizza make line, manager labeled at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

02D-01-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Marcos Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Marcos Pizza on file is from Aug 1, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Marcos Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “wet wiping cloth not stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Marcos Pizza.

How does Marcos Pizza compare to other restaurants in Sun City Center?

Marcos Pizza most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Sun City Center average of 64.

Has Marcos Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Marcos Pizza have averaged around three 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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