Marco's Pizza

735 Shamrock Blvd, Venice, FL 34293

Pizza

Last inspected: Sep 29, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Marco's Pizza appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. On Sep 29, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

“No proof provided that food employees are informed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to the broader Venice restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 29, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 29, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 27, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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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. Repeat 8-1-23 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

53B-01-5

11-26-1

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice chute at soda machine. **Warning**

22-20-5

Oct 5, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Time Extended**

50-09-4

Aug 1, 2023

Routine - Food

5 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at back prep table. Observed operator label bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

41-17-4

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. Email operater Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104 **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed establishment has chlorine test kit and is using quaternary sanitizer. **Warning**

16-32-5

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. Email operater Employee Health Agreement and observed operator print and had current staff sign Employee Health Agreement. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

11-26-1

53B-01-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**

50-09-4

Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. **Warning**

14-55-4

Dec 7, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle hanging on rack next to clean pans by Walk-in cooler.

41-10-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed assorted cases of food including pepperoni, cheese and pizza crust stored on floor in Walk-in cooler.

08B-38-4

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed foul oder coming from floor grease trap in front of 3 compartment sink. Repeat 7-26-22 **Repeat Violation**

36-64-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on clean pan rack next to Walk-in cooler.

12B-07-4

Jul 26, 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-26: 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. **Time Extended**

53B-01-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Objectionable odors coming from floor grease trap in front of 3 compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-26: Objectionable odors coming from floor grease trap in front of 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended**

36-64-5

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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 Sep 29, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Marco's Pizza.

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

Marco's Pizza most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Venice average of 79.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Marco's Pizza have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four 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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