Marco's Pizza
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026
100
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Marco's Pizza, the earliest from 2022. Marco's Pizza was last inspected on Feb 26, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.
Compared to the broader Tampa restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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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 26, 2026
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Feb 25, 2026
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 6 rodent droppings next to soda reach in cooler. 3 rodent droppings under Handwash sink in kitchen. Approximately 40 rodent droppings under sodas. 15 rodent droppings between reach in cooler and walk in cooler. 5 rodent droppings under prep table in front of walk in cooler. 1 rodent dropping on shelf under prep table. 7 rodent droppings next to reach in cooler on cooks line. Approximately 30 rodent droppings under 3 compartment sink. 1 rodent dropping in prep sink. 7 rodent droppings under dish drying rack. 3 rodent droppings on dry storage shelf next to bulk oil. 1 rodent dropping near back door. 10 rodent droppings under dry storage shelf in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: 3 rodent droppings on outlet of cook line near reach in cooler. 5 rodent droppings under prep table in kitchen. 1 rodent dropping next to reach in cooler on next to walk in cooler. 1 rodent dropping under dry dish rack in kitchen. 2 rodent droppings on dish drying rack in kitchen. 1 rodent dropping on pipe under 3 compartment sink. 6 rodent droppings under dry storage rack in kitchen. 3 rodent droppings behind mixer in kitchen. **Time Extended**
35A-04-4
86
Feb 24, 2026
Complaint Partial
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Live rodent present. 1 live rodent next to reach in cooler in kitchen next to prep table.
35A-19-4
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 6 rodent droppings next to soda reach in cooler. 3 rodent droppings under Handwash sink in kitchen. Approximately 40 rodent droppings under sodas. 15 rodent droppings between reach in cooler and walk in cooler. 5 rodent droppings under prep table in front of walk in cooler. 1 rodent dropping on shelf under prep table. 7 rodent droppings next to reach in cooler on cooks line. Approximately 30 rodent droppings under 3 compartment sink. 1 rodent dropping in prep sink. 7 rodent droppings under dish drying rack. 3 rodent droppings on dry storage shelf next to bulk oil. 1 rodent dropping near back door. 10 rodent droppings under dry storage shelf in kitchen.
35A-04-4
High Priority - Rodent burrow or rodent nesting materials present. Shredded cardboard from pizza box on bottom shelf of dry storage rack.
35A-21-4
Basic - Dead rodent present. 1 dead rodent in trap under reach in cooler next to pizza oven. 1 dead rodent in trap under reach in cooler in kitchen ne t to prep table.
35A-20-4
61
Jul 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed slow drain under prep sink in prep room. Manager states plumber is scheduled today for service. Drain not draining on floor at time of inspection.
29-19-4
95
Feb 14, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 10, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener during inspection. Operator removed to dish area to wash during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage can in front of hand wash sink near pizza cutting station. Operator moved can during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
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 - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment in pizza making station soiled with food debris. - walk in shelves soiled with mold like substance. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old day dot on clear lexan pan on clean shelf. Operator moved pan to dish area to clean **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes stored on floor near pizza cutting station. Operator moved boxes to shelving unit in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop left in mop bucket. Operator hung mop up to dry during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open can of soda on pizza cutting station. Operator moved soda during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
52
Aug 29, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On food shelf **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Non food grade drill used for mixing red sauce
14-10-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small plastic container in cheese **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum pans **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
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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 26, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
How does Marco's Pizza compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Marco's Pizza most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Marco's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Marco's Pizza have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent 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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