Marco's Pizza

1165 Rinehart Rd., Sanford, FL 32771

Pizza

Last inspected: Sep 9, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Marco's Pizza has five inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 9, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That's lower than the typical Sanford restaurant, which scores around 77. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 9, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Dec 16, 2024

Routine - Food

6 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Mar 12, 2024

Complaint Full

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. -provided to operator via email **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener soiled

22-02-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

36-34-5

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**

32-12-5

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -two roaches behind Pepsi beverage cooler at front counter. Operator removed them, and washed/cleaned/sanitized the area.

35A-03-4

Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. -back door has gap (side)

35B-04-4

Oct 16, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

11-27-4

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

32-12-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at reach in cooler **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under reach in coolers -next to upright freezer

36-73-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Corrective Action Taken**

51-13-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -dust on pizza oven hood

23-03-4

Jul 15, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza make table: cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding). Item stacked to high. Item moved to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled.

22-02-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Food container. **Corrected On-Site**

24-05-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Marco's Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Marco's Pizza on file is from Sep 9, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Marco's Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Marco's Pizza.

How does Marco's Pizza compare to other restaurants in Sanford?

Marco's Pizza most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Sanford average of 77.

Has Marco's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Marco's Pizza have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Marco's Pizza means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Marco's Pizza inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Marco's Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.

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