Marco's Pizza #8710

250 Palm Coast Pkwy NE, Unit 606B, Palm Coast, FL 32137 · Permanent Food Service · License 2800942

C
Grade C
Safety score 79 of 100
Latest visit: Sep 22, 2026 (7 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.High priority · fixed by the Sep 22 follow-up · 3 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Jul 20 complaint inspection
    1 high priority (fixed by the Sep 22 follow-up), 2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 1 basic
    -9
  • Complaint after follow-up on Sep 22, since fixed
    Reduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed
    -12
  • Safety score79

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 3 visits

Complaint inspection

4 violations found · Inspector came back 2 times
  1. 2nd follow-up visitSep 22, 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
  2. 1st follow-up visitSep 22, 2026 Complaint after follow-up

    Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.

    3 violations still not corrected:

    • 1 High priority
    • 1 Intermediate
    • 1 Basic
    What was still cited

    High priority1

    • Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

      More time given

    Intermediate1

    • Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.

      No training available operator 30min away

      Administrative complaint

    Basic1

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

      More time given

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
  3. First visitJul 20, 2026

    Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.

    4 violations found:

    • 1 High priority
    • 2 Intermediate
    • 1 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority1

    • Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

      No vacuum breaker installed at non chemical side of the split at mop sink.

    Intermediate2

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.

      Back kitchen hand wash sink blocked by trash can. Operator moved trash can.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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 & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of training for employees.

    Basic1

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

      Reach in cooler pizza make station has food debris interior bottom.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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

Vacuum breaker, backflow
Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.

Most cited

Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized2
Plumbing and backflow prevention2
Manager certification and employee training2
Handwash sinks and supplies1