Tarpon Springs, Pinellas County

MARCO'S PIZZA 8607

1147 S PINELLAS AVE, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689

FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
4
3 Intermediate
Jan 29, 2026
City
Tarpon Springs
County
Pinellas
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
7

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 29, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

16-37-1

Detail 24334760

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test kit expired

11-26-1

Detail 24334758

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. 2 new employees, Logan, Tristan, hired more than 60 days ago. Repeat Violation

53B-13-5

Detail 24334761

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Logan, Tristan. Repeat Violation

12B-13-4

Detail 24334759

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee beverage in walk in cooler above food for customers. Operator moved beverage to bottom shelf Corrected On-Site

Mar 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

53A-01-7

Detail 23610038

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Tyler person in charge does not have manager certification

11-26-1

Detail 23610039

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. Aiden, Gabrielle, Laila, Steven no proof of employee reporting agreement Repeat Violation

53B-13-5

Detail 23610037

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Aiden, Gabrielle, Laila, Steven do not have food safety certification

12B-07-4

Detail 23610036

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table, drink removed Corrected On-Site

Jun 10, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

22-02-4

Detail 22918364

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Pizza oven Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-10: Time Extended

13-04-4

Detail 22918363

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-10: Time Extended

Apr 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 4Basic: 2Total: 6

22-02-4

Detail 22788150

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Pizza oven Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 22788151

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumped can of monster into hand sink Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22788147

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. Establishment has certification for two employees on,y and it is done through an unapproved training program Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22788148

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. Provided manager with form 5030-103 Warning

12B-12-5

Detail 22788149

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Open can of monster in cooler by to go area, drink removed Corrected On-Site Warning

13-04-4

Detail 22788152

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning

Dec 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

53B-01-5

Detail 21652448

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. Establishment has food safety from Marcos but not an approved source. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-20: operator states they have not done it yet. Admin Complaint

33-16-4

Detail 21652447

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-20: Time Extended

12B-13-4

Detail 21652446

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Opened employee food container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee cake not separated form other food items for customers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-20: Time Extended

Oct 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

31B-02-4

Detail 21510689

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced, by 3 compartment sink Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21510691

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. Establishment has food safety from Marcos but not an approved source. Warning

33-16-4

Detail 21510690

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning

12B-13-4

Detail 21510688

Basic - Opened employee food container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee cake not separated form other food items for customers. Warning

Feb 21, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.