Southgate, Sarasota County

MARCO'S PIZZA

3599 WEBBER ST, Southgate, FL 34239

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
2 Basic
Jul 28, 2025
City
Southgate
County
Sarasota
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

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.

Jul 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-38-4

Detail 23907273

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked lid over food in top of reach in cooler.

33-11-4

Detail 23907274

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.Observed on shared dumpster, no drain plug.

Oct 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

41-10-4

Detail 23324255

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed glue and stainless cleaner next to salt and pepper packets. Manager relocated. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 23324257

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cut marks on white board on reach in cooler.

23-03-4

Detail 23324256

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust buildup on fan above pizza dough cooler.

Mar 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53B-01-5

Detail 22744332

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.Observed Ryan Simaitis, Aldriz Halini, Kenneth Cox, Richard Grigsby with no training working appropriately 1 to 2 months. Manager has Florida Restaurant and Lodging Books already. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.Warning Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-25: Observed no employee training certificates Admin Complaint

33-11-4

Detail 22744331

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.Observed on shared dumpster with plaza. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-25: Time Extended

Jan 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

11-27-4

Detail 22584476

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.Printed and emailed copy. Corrected On-Site

53B-01-5

Detail 22584478

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.Observed Ryan Simaitis, Aldriz Halini, Kenneth Cox, Richard Grigsby with no training working appropriately 1 to 2 months. Manager has Florida Restaurant and Lodging Books already. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.Warning Repeat Violation Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22584477

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.Printed and emailed, and employees signed. Corrected On-Site

33-11-4

Detail 22584479

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.Observed on shared dumpster with plaza.

Aug 8, 2023

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 8

03A-02-5

Detail 22185674

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cold Holding Cheddar Cheese Shredded 62F in single door Reachin Cooler . Person in charge placed in freezer to cool down. Corrective Action Taken

11-27-4

Detail 22185669

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.Printed and handed to Manager. Corrected On-Site

53B-01-5

Detail 22185670

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.Observed no employee training. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. . Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

11-26-1

Detail 22185671

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.Printed and current employees signed. Corrected On-Site

32-12-5

Detail 22185672

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

14-09-4

Detail 22185673

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Ovserved grooved board on top of single door Reachin Cooler.

33-11-4

Detail 22185668

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

36-64-5

Detail 22185667

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Noticed strong possibly sewage odor coming from drains near triple sink.

Dec 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53B-01-5

Detail 21665289

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. Observed no employee training certificates. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: Time extended to 11/22/22 per administration Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-22: Observed no proof of employee training. Emailed General Manager Anthony Entrekin information on employee training again. 30 day extension given by Tartaglione. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-28: Observed no employee training certificates. Admin Complaint

51-18-6

Detail 21665290

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-22: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-28: Time Extended

Nov 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53B-01-5

Detail 21589106

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. Observed no employee training certificates. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: Time extended to 11/22/22 per administration Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-22: Observed no proof of employee training. Emailed General Manager Anthony Entrekin information on employee training again. 30 day extension given by Tartaglione. Time Extended

51-18-6

Detail 21589107

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-22: Time Extended

Nov 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53B-01-5

Detail 21542321

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. Observed no employee training certificates. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: Time extended to 11/22/22 per administration Time Extended

51-18-6

Detail 21542322

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: Time Extended

Sep 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

22-42-4

Detail 21327608

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed quaternary at triple sink 0 ppm. Manager to call for service.

53B-01-5

Detail 21327610

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. Observed no employee training certificates. Warning

51-18-6

Detail 21327609

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

Jul 2, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 10

12A-17-4

Detail 20315476

High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employees wash hands for less than 10 seconds then put on gloves to prep food, located in kitchen. Educated operator on hand washing and employee washed hands correctly. Corrected On-Site

50-17-2

Detail 20315484

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license online. Observed renewed license for 2021. Corrected On-Site

53A-03-7

Detail 20315477

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

31B-03-4

Detail 20315483

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap for bathroom sink, located in front lobby.

14-01-5

Detail 20315481

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl used to dispense white powder, located under pizza making table.

36-34-5

Detail 20315482

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent with accumulation of flour, located above prep area across from 3 compartment sink.

23-03-4

Detail 20315479

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed drain cover with build up of food debris, located under 3 compartment sink. Observed food debris on shelves above prep area, located across from 3 compartment sink. Observed bottom of reach in freezer with food build up, located next to pizza oven. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler, located next to pizza oven.

14-17-4

Detail 20315480

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on shelves in walk in cooler, located next to back door.

21-08-4

Detail 20315475

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer bucket at 0 ppm for quaternary ammonium. Operator replaced sanitizer bucket with 200 ppm for quaternary ammonium. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 20315478

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of white powder without label, located under pizza making table.