Pinellas Park, Pinellas County

MARCOS PIZZA 8282

11182 66 N, Pinellas Park, FL 33773

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
1 High Priority
Jan 23, 2025
City
Pinellas Park
County
Pinellas
Status
Closed
Inspections
5

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jan 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

01B-01-4

Detail 23495996

High Priority - Dented cans of pineapple tidbits present on storage shelf . See stop sale.Operator segregated cans for return Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 23495997

Intermediate - - Food-contact surface ( cutting board ) stained in prep area. - soiled soda nozzles at self service station Reviewed with manager

53B-01-5

Detail 23496000

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. No proof of employee training for any employee Brittany , Zack hired over 60 days . Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

14-09-4

Detail 23495999

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in food prep area . Reviewed with manager

08B-47-4

Detail 23495998

Basic - Food ( bottles of soda ) not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor at self service beverage station . Reviewed with manager

23-03-4

Detail 23496001

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - 3 D dust accumulation on fans in walk in cooler . Reviewed with manager

12B-13-4

Detail 23496002

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit ( walk in cooler ) with food to be served to customers. Manager relocated employee drink to designated area Corrected On-Site

Apr 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 5

01B-01-4

Detail 22798327

High Priority - Three dented cans present on shelf in dry storage area . See stop sale. Reviewed with manager . Manager segregated cans for return Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 22798329

Intermediate - Food-contact surface ( can opener) soiled with food debris on back kitchen prep table. Reviewed with manager .

53B-01-5

Detail 22798331

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. Ashley K, Carlos O., Chase P., James S. , Lauren D, Zachary A hired over 60 days . No proof of any training. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

11-26-1

Detail 22798328

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. Reviewed with manager . Repeat Violation

08B-17-4

Detail 22798330

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables( box of whole tomatoes) stored with ready-to-eat food ( cheese ) in walk in cooler . Reviewed with manager .

Apr 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Total: 4

03A-02-5

Detail 21917480

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza make cooler: cooked chicken wings 46 degrees F. Discussed with operator to cut portions in half. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-06: Chickens 46 degrees F. Discussed with operator to cut portions Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 21917479

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler of make line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-06: Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 21917481

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 2023-04-06: No proof of food safety training available. Admin Complaint

11-26-1

Detail 21917478

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-06: Time Extended

Feb 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Total: 6

50-17-3

Detail 21749049

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 02/01/2022 Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21749047

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza make cooler: cooked chicken wings 46 degrees F. Discussed with operator to cut portions in half. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21749046

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler of make line Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 21749044

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 food handlers present and no certified food manager onsite at time of inspection Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21749048

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

11-26-1

Detail 21749045

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. Warning

Nov 19, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 14

01B-01-4

Detail 20673697

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of black olives on dry storage shelf.

35A-02-6

Detail 20673693

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in dry food storage shelf next to handwash sink of front line in kitchen.

22-43-4

Detail 20673706

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Less than 100 ppm. Employee drained and refilled 200ppm Corrected On-Site

11-07-5

Detail 20673699

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Shift lead unable to name the big 6 foodborne illnesses. Emailed operator flyer

22-02-4

Detail 20673702

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on double door reach-in cooler of pizza make line. Soda nozzles soiled on self service soda fountain in dining area. Ice chute soiled at self service soda fountain Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 20673705

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink of back prep area has no paper towels.

14-09-4

Detail 20673698

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on double door reach-in cooler of pizza make line Repeat Violation

08B-20-4

Detail 20673701

Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented can of black olives on dry storage shelf. Operator segregated Corrective Action Taken

08B-38-4

Detail 20673694

Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of tidbits of pineapple on floor of back storage area. Discussed with operator that it must be elevated Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 20673703

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold-like substance at base of components around soda nozzle of self service soda fountain

33-16-4

Detail 20673700

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 20673695

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on floor near pizza oven

29-20-5

Detail 20673696

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Handwash sink of back prep is slowly draining

08B-17-4

Detail 20673704

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over ready-to-eat food. Unwashed green peppers over precooked sausage. Discussed proper food storage with operator