Mario's Pizza & Sub
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
74
Score
Inspectors have visited Mario's Pizza & Sub nine times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 25, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
That's lower than the typical Orlando restaurant, which scores around 79. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cooked chicken pulled from freezer previous day not date marked. Operator date marked **Corrected On-Site**
02C-04-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee bottle drink and coffee items in reach in cooler dining area Operator put in container and labeled **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket to make table door in kitchen
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket to kitchen make table Outside of ovens Vents in hood
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand wash sink front area
29-20-5
74
Feb 24, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 23, 2026
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 2026-01-23: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Glass door cooler in kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-23: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
86
Nov 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Pizza sauce and pizza slices not time marked Operator marked **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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup in Parmesan cheese Operator removed **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee chopping tomatoes He put on a hair net **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-02-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Glass door cooler in kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4
67
Mar 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer front counter area Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan in kitchen very dusty blowing on chicken wings **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Glass door cooler kitchen
22-16-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Emptied ricotta cheese containers being reused for diced tomatoes in glass door cooler in kitchen
25-32-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Glass door cooler doors in kitchen Operator holding shut with duct tape
14-11-5
74
Aug 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towel in pan with chopped lettuce front counter **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
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. Gave operator a copy of
11-27-4
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. Gave operator a copy of
11-26-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup in pan of ground steak **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots on top shelf of rack **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between make table and prep table in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave
22-08-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed a copy
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vents in hood
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By hood
36-27-5
47
Sep 7, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Cooler in front dining area - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
95
Aug 16, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
58
Dec 6, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cake in reach in cooler.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1.Ice scoop stored in ice machine. 2. Ice bucket's
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole over make table.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent and tiles throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket manager turned over **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Manager discarded drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Drink in reach in cooler. Manager added to pan and labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under triple sink, manager cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Shelves of reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Water leaking from pipe. Under triple sink.
29-11-4
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mario's Pizza & Sub last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mario's Pizza & Sub on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mario's Pizza & Sub?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mario's Pizza & Sub.
How does Mario's Pizza & Sub compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Mario's Pizza & Sub most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Mario's Pizza & Sub's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mario's Pizza & Sub have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mario's Pizza & Sub 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 Mario's Pizza & Sub inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mario's Pizza & Sub is inspected around three times per year on average.
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