Marco's Pizza 8640
23801 US Hwy 27 Unit 7, Lake Wales, FL 33859 · Permanent Food Service · License 6308859
What drove the grade
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 20 routine inspection1 intermediate, 3 basic-6
- Safety score94
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitSep 4, 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 visitJul 20, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
4 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate1
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. Only certified manager duty with their manager certification available
Basic3
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Operator removed pizza dough additive from the floor in walk in cooler
Fixed on the spot
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Iced coffee Dunkin' Donuts on storage wrack above food items for Marcos pizza, operator removed drink from area.
Fixed on the spot
Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles improperly stored.
Operator removed single service napkins box from the floor.
Fixed on the spot
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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.