MARCO'S PIZZA
27616 WESLEY CHAPEL BLVD · WESLEY CHAPEL · Pasco County · FL 33544
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
12A-28-4High Priority – Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Operator wiped hands on his shorts and went back to prepping pizza. Verbal education was given to operator on proper hand washing. **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 15-17 live roaches were seen when a box of equipment was moved from the wall at the rear of the kitchen under the electrical panel and next to the back door. The roaches scattered from the box when the top of the box was unfolded. I instructed the staff to pull the box outside through the back door. **Warning**
41-08-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils. A packet of tile cleaner was found under pizza wheels stored clean, dish liquid was stored at the bottom of bus tubs being stored clean **Warning**
Intermediate 4
22-25-4Intermediate – Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head. **Warning**
31A-03-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Pizza paddle stored in hand wash sick in bak dish wash area next to 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
53A-01-6Intermediate – Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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**
Basic 8
24-06-4Basic – Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Pizza wheels stored as clean in container soiled with food debris **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 2 Dead roaches found on premises under wire shelving across from 3 compartment sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator stated he had no hair covering to put on **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled with a large accumulation of soil and food debris. Under prep table, under food storage, under 3 compartment sink **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. 2 liter bottles of soda stored on the floor next to Pepsi cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-70-4Basic – Objectionable odor in establishment. Back left corner of the kitchen near three compartment sink. **Warning**
29-49-5Basic – Observed standing water in bottom of reach-in cooler. Pizza make table has water standing in the interior. **Warning**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:37 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.