Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Extended

MARCO'S PIZZA

9310 US HWY 192 UNIT 6 · CLERMONT · Polk County · FL 34714

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 6, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Extension given, pending
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3361286
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID8687365
DBPR license6308987

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate15 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#16High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -degreaser stored over triple sink **Corrected On-Site** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **Time Extended**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

#17Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener in kitchen -white and red cutting boards on dish ranch -white cutting board at sandwich station -mixer head on dough machine -pizza pans and baking pans on cook line. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#18Intermediate53B-01-5

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 2024-08-06: Kristen Bork and Ryan Dwyer both 7/26/24 Servsafe Food Manager's certificate. One other employee has food manager's, 15 other employees will be doing food handler certification in next few weeks. **Time Extended**

Warning
#19Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cut watermelon in walk in cooler. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **Time Extended**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 15

#1Basic36-36-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling tile missing. – in dining area. – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **Time Extended**

#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Dirty vents in dining area. – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **Time Extended**

#3Basic24-05-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -pizza pans and baking pans on cook line – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **Time Extended**

#4Basic50-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. -current and active, license displayed expired 4/1/24 – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **Time Extended**

#5Basic14-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -white cutting board on sandwich station – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **Time Extended**

#6Basic29-18-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Drain cover(s) missing under triple sink. – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **Time Extended**

#7Basic13-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. – employee preparing pizzas. – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **Time Extended**

#8Basic24-08-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. -on dish rack – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **Time Extended**

#9Basic35B-01-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -front and back door – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **Time Extended**

#10Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on walk in cooler and reach in coolers on cook line -underside of dough mixer -speed racks in walk in cooler – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **Time Extended**

#11Basic16-46-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -on dish rack – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **Time Extended**

#12Basic12B-13-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. -open bottles of water in drink cooler in kitchen **Corrected On-Site** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **Time Extended**

Corrected On-Site
#13Basic42-01-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. -stored on floor – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **Time Extended**

#14Basic21-08-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -quaternary ammonia 100ppm, operator adjusted to 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **Time Extended**

Corrected On-Site
#15Basic02D-01-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -flour on pizza making line. **Corrected On-Site** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **Time Extended**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 1:49 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 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 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.