Marco's Pizza
Last inspected: Feb 13, 2026
70
Score
Public records show five inspections at Marco's Pizza stretching back to 2023. On Feb 13, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around nine violations to closer to three violations per visit.
“Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Among Windermere restaurants, the typical score is 64; Marco's Pizza is comfortably above that bar. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 13, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed./quat over 500ppm/rechecked 300ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed./quat over 500ppm/rechecked 300ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle./kitchen hand sink near 3 compartment sink.
29-11-4
70
Sep 10, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.Glass cleaner stored next to sauces in kitchen.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Small cutting boards are stained. Interior of sprayer hose is soiled. Can opener is soiled.
22-02-4
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.New employees.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Glass cleaner.
41-17-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition.Broken Cambro dish with cheese.
14-12-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Watch. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler door and gaskets are soiled. Wall is soiled by the dishwashing area.
23-03-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored next to clean trays in kitchen under prep table.
21-44-1
50
Apr 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license./expired 4/1/2025.
50-17-3
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink./kitchen prep table side hand sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food./female employee in kitchen wearing bracelets on both hands while cutting dough and making pizza.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation./female employee in kitchen/ **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting./plastic containers on cleaned dish rack.
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust./pizza oven rail soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues./pizza cooler.
22-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name./cornmeal under front line prep table not labeled.
02D-01-5
55
Mar 12, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information./some certificates missing employee's date of birth.
53B-10-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233./some employee's certificates expired.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained./some certificates are copies only/Hospitality Resource Supply.
53B-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils./drink on top of flour, back kitchen/ **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items./employee's backpack on top of can goods/ **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food./employee wearing bracelet on left wrist while making pizza.
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting./plastic containers.
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust./pizza oven bottom tray soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored./pizza boxes on floor/ **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust./behind prep sink.
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name./cinnamon sugar, cornmeal and flour containers not labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
47
May 30, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Marco's Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Marco's Pizza on file is from Feb 13, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Marco's Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Marco's Pizza.
How does Marco's Pizza compare to other restaurants in Windermere?
Marco's Pizza most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is higher than the Windermere average of 64.
Has Marco's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Marco's Pizza have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Marco's Pizza means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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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