Marlowe's BBQ and Smoked Meat Pizza
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026
64
Score
Marlowe's BBQ and Smoked Meat Pizza appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. On Mar 20, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
That's lower than the typical North Port restaurant, which scores around 78. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray chemical stored near bags of croutons near the salad station cooler. The chemical was properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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 - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw sausage thawing in cold standing water. The operator placed the sausage in the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. The operator properly stored the wet mop. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture missing along the wall with the three compartment sink.
36-03-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed a missing shield for the light fixture above the three compartment sink.
38-07-4
64
Aug 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee with tv remote, then go into walk in cooler without changing gloves.
12A-09-4
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching glasses and bandana and not wash hands or change gloves.
12A-25-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Beer Eva's Daily Report mop in mop bucket, not hanging up to dry properly.
42-01-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed some food build up on reach in cooler handle.
23-24-4
67
May 29, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
May 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board at salad station with food stains on it. Observed operator remove cutting board and discard. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards with score at salad station. Observed operator remove discard cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on reach in cooler at pizza station.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on pizza line, reach in coolers.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed semolina flour in container without a label identifying it. Observed operator labeling container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
74
Nov 26, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 16, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 28, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed no hot water for three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-28: Observed plumber on site doing repairs to piping for hot water **Time Extended**
27-06-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water for hand washing sinks. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-28: Observed plumber on site doing repairs to piping for hot water during call back inspection. Time extended
27-16-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of certification for manager. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-28: Observed managers Food handler's certification expired, BUT operator has class scheduled for Monday July 31st at 9:00 am. Original certification expired April 3rd 2023. **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook with no beard guard. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-28: Observed beard guard not in place during call back inspection. Time extended.
13-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. Observed no hot water for mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-28: Observed plumber on site doing repairs to piping for hot water during callback inspection . Time extended.
27-10-4
67
Mar 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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. Spoke with operator on the proper procedures and emailed information to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
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. Spoke with operator on the proper procedures and emailed information to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraints on 3 employees. Observed operator correct issue on site. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
78
Aug 4, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan in place for pizza slices. Discussed with operator and will provide plan forms.
03F-10-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil on floor in kitchen area. Operator placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no signs in restroom or kitchen hand sinks.
31B-04-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Marlowe's BBQ and Smoked Meat Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Marlowe's BBQ and Smoked Meat Pizza on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Marlowe's BBQ and Smoked Meat Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Marlowe's BBQ and Smoked Meat Pizza.
How does Marlowe's BBQ and Smoked Meat Pizza compare to other restaurants in North Port?
Marlowe's BBQ and Smoked Meat Pizza most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the North Port average of 78.
Has Marlowe's BBQ and Smoked Meat Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Marlowe's BBQ and Smoked Meat Pizza have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Marlowe's BBQ and Smoked Meat 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 Marlowe's BBQ and Smoked Meat Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Marlowe's BBQ and Smoked Meat Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.
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