Marco's Pizza #8597
1504 SW 74 Dr Ste 1, Gainesville, FL 32607 · Permanent Food Service · License 1103714
What drove the grade
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 17 routine inspection3 high priority (2 fixed by the Aug 17 follow-up, 1 fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate, 3 basic-15
- Administrative complaint on Aug 17, since fixedReduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed-12
- Safety score73
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitAug 17, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website - First visitAug 17, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
7 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority3
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit.
Marcos pizza sauce with 3 day date mark, on time/temperature control for safety food list the sauce is only allowed to be out at room temperature for no more than 12 hours. Manager printed new label to reflect that time.
Fixed on the spot
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Missing at mop sink at end of splitter.
Code 50, Current license displayed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
6/1/2026.
Administrative complaint
Intermediate1
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 9 employees employed longer than 2 months no certificates available.
Basic3
Code 06, Food properly thawed: Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.
Beef and chicken thawing at room temperature.
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Old label residue stuck on plastic containers on clean dish rack.
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Oj and almond milk above pizza crusts in walk in cooler.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Vacuum breaker, backflow
- Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.