Marsala Pizza
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
43
Score
Across the available record, Marsala Pizza has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Jan 12, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
The city-wide average sits at 82, which Marsala Pizza's 43 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw ground beef in walk-in cooler. The manager moved the raw chicken to other side of cooler on bottom shelf with the other raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw fish (48F - Cold Holding); raw steak (48F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The manager placed all raw products on ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of equate pain reliever above prep table. The manager removed the bottle of pain medicine from above prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken wings and lasagna not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line 47F.
14-74-7
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on pizza prep table.
40-06-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
43
Aug 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employees handling dishes then change gloves without washing hands before proceeding to assemble lasagna. Counseled employee on proper handwashing technique. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored on the cookline in the short 1 door cooler above cooked lasagna. operator moved chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board in use in the salad station.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance on the interior chute of the ice machine bin. operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled in the pizza prep area of the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on prep table in the pizza station, operator moved beverage cup. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed drain plug missing. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4
55
Dec 12, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed drain plug missing at dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation. Observed kitchen door is open for ventilation, no screen door present. No pests present. Operator is in the process of replacing the screen. **Corrective Action Taken**
35B-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents with build up of grease/food debris in the kitchen door preparation area.
36-34-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance on interior of ice machine drop bin. Operator cleaned on site. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
82
Jul 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
74
Nov 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed operator has no measuring device for high temperature dish machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: Observed operator has no measuring device for measuring temperature, operator ordered heat test strips. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
16-62-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Observed temperature gauge not reading proper temperature on dish machine, gauge reads 170F actual temperature is 136F. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: Gauge reads 170 temperature on dish machine, non reversible thermometer reads 180F. **Time Extended**
16-38-5
86
Nov 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Manual non reversible thermometer only reached 136 F after 3 cycles, operator has no way to determine if machine is working properly. **Warning**
22-57-6
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed operator has no measuring device for high temperature dish machine. **Warning**
16-62-1
Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Observed high temp dish machine not reaching a minimum temperature required. Dish machine only rinsing at 136 F. Discontinue use of dish machine until it is repaired and set up and use 3 compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
16-54-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance in ice machine bin interior. Operator cleaned machine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed high temperature dish machine only reaching 136F.
16-55-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed open monster energy drink on prep table where chicken is being cleaned and prepared.
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no beard guard. **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Observed temperature gauge not reading proper temperature on dish machine, gauge reads 170F actual temperature is 136F.
16-38-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand washing sink next to dishwasher.
31B-04-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust.
14-17-4
50
Jul 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed operator did not know where hot sanitizer test strips were at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
16-62-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed grey like substance in the interior of the automatic ice machine in the kitchen by rear door. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop directly on top of ice machine not in a container.
10-12-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging from pizza oven door handle, operator placed tongs in dish area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed drain plug missing from dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of mold like substance on reach in freezer door gaskets.
23-03-4
70
Mar 15, 2023
Routine - Food
7 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand wash sinks in restrooms reaching 86F (waited 3 minutes).
27-16-4
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container stored in hand wash sink at bar. Operator removed container. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar.
31B-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.
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in refrigerator.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris on backboard of stove.
23-03-4
41
Dec 22, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Marsala Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Marsala Pizza on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Marsala Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Marsala Pizza.
How does Marsala Pizza compare to other restaurants in Estero?
Marsala Pizza most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Estero average of 82.
Has Marsala Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Marsala Pizza have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Marsala Pizza means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Marsala Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Marsala Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.
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