Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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MARCO'S PIZZA

703 N COMBEE RD · LAKELAND · Polk County · FL 33801

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 13, 2019
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2873232
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID6879777
DBPR license6308173

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedMay 13, 2019 3:01 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedMay 14, 2019 8:27 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#7High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 3 dented black olive cans on storage shelf

Stop Sale
#8High Priority03A-02-4

High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced tomatoes in ric 46°F. Operator moved to sic **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#9High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 4 dry droppings found on dry storage shelf. 2 on black olive cans and 2 on shelf. 7 dry droppings on bottom storage cabinet where mop heads are kept. 31-dry droppings on floor around storage cabinet area. 5 droppings on lower shelf of prep table. 4 dry droppings around walk in cooler

Intermediate 3

#10Intermediate22-22-4

Intermediate – Encrusted material on can opener blade.

#11Intermediate31A-02-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by flour bin. Operator moved bin. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12Intermediate31A-03-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored on the sink. Plastic bucket. Operator removed item **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 6

#1Basic24-05-4

Basic – Buckets on drying rack not inverted

#2Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Above hood system to the right side.

#3Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling leaking water near walk-in cooler.

#4Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License expired on 2-1-2019 **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.

#6Basic29-19-4

Basic – Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. By 3 compartment sink and hand sink

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:33 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.