Marco's Pizza
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
95
Score
Marco's Pizza appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. Marco's Pizza was last inspected on Apr 6, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to two violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit”, which has been cited two times.
The city-wide average for Wesley Chapel sits at 85, putting Marco's Pizza on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed several employee being the reach in cooler near the shelf used to store boxes.
12B-13-4
95
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major 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. Operator had photocopies of safe staff cards but all expired in 2023 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: No proof of training available. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
90
Jul 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested 100ppm. Manager remade and tested at 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-43-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Pizza sauce pulled at 11am. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-02-5
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. Operator had photocopies of safe staff cards but all expired in 2023 **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested 100ppm. Manager remade and tested at 200ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-08-4
64
Sep 12, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: Emailed to mamager **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pizza Observed pizza boxes stored on the floor. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Manager put the buckets on the shelf. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: **Time Extended**
21-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a cutting board on the kitchen small unit with excessive cut marks. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
74
Jul 6, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the small refrigerator unit not keeping temperature. Threw all food away. Observed meatballs at 48f. Cheddar cheese at 47f.
03A-02-5
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.
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pizza Observed pizza boxes stored on the floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Manager put the buckets on the shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a cutting board on the kitchen small unit with excessive cut marks.
14-09-4
52
Mar 22, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. <100ppm. Manager replaced to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves soiled. Exterior bulk bin of flour soiled. Gaskets of coolers soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Drinks in cooler by office area.
12B-13-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of pizza make reach-in-cooler.
29-49-6
74
Oct 7, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
67
Jul 14, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed boneless precooked chicken (64F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (61F - Cold Holding) sliced ham (51F - Cold Holding) in the pizza make table since 10:45am. Operator discarded upon discussion. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-14: Operator has 2 hours to bring down temperatures below 41F. Operator is moving food to main walk-in cooler and buying ice to have under all pans in pizza station. **Time Extended**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (51F - Cold Holding); sausage (52F - Cold Holding); boneless precooked chicken (64F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (61F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (43F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (48F - Cold Holding); chopped beef (44F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (51F - Cold Holding) in both refrigerated make tables. Stop sale issued for items over 48F. Remaining items moved to the walk-in freezer to cool. Discussed using time tags on Temperature Control for Safety items until both units can be repaired. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-14: Chicken Wings -49F Mozzarella-46F Sausage 45F Ham-46F Sliced tomatoes-45F. **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Marco's Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Marco's Pizza on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Marco's Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Marco's Pizza.
How does Marco's Pizza compare to other restaurants in Wesley Chapel?
Marco's Pizza most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Wesley Chapel average of 85.
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 six 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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