Laurel, Sarasota County

MARCOS PIZZA 8552

229 S TAMIAMI TRAIL, Laurel, FL 34275

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Oct 20, 2025
City
Laurel
County
Sarasota
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Oct 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

03A-02-5

Detail 23966049

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed feta cheese (49F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (47F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the pizza make line. The operator emptied half of the contents and stored in the walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

53A-01-7

Detail 23966050

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

36-36-4

Detail 23966048

Basic - Ceiling tiles missing in the dining area.

Aug 28, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

41-10-4

Detail 23104087

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a chemical spray cleaner stored on a shelf near food containers in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 23104085

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. The operator took the cutting board out of service. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 23104086

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. The employee put on a hat. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23104089

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a box of lettuce stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the lettuce. Corrected On-Site

24-19-4

Detail 23104084

Basic - Food-contact surface of silverware provided for customers at salad bar/buffet not properly protected. Observed unwrapped forks and knives for self-service at the front counter stored with the food contact surface up. The operator properly stored the utensils. Corrected On-Site

21-44-1

Detail 23104082

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored on a shelf near corn meal and food containers in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 23104088

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.

42-01-4

Detail 23104083

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in the mop sink. The operator properly stored the wet mop. Corrected On-Site

Sep 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

50-09-4

Detail 22324640

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the license displayed expired 12/1/2022. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: Time Extended

Sep 26, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

01B-02-5

Detail 22315703

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding); cooked ground beef (52F - Cold Holding); deli ham (53F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (52F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (52F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (55F - Cold Holding). The operator stated the cold holding unit had been turned off and the above foods have been held in the unit overnight. The operator discarded the above food items. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22315701

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding); cooked ground beef (52F - Cold Holding); deli ham (53F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (52F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (52F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (55F - Cold Holding). The operator stated the cold holding unit had been turned off and the above foods have been held in the unit overnight. The operator discarded the above food items. Corrected On-Site Warning

50-09-4

Detail 22315704

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the license displayed expired 12/1/2022. Repeat Violation

08B-47-4

Detail 22315702

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed plastic bottles of soda not stored 6 inches off the ground in the back storage area. The operator properly stored the plastic sodas. Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 22315705

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed green peppers, onions, and tomatoes stored over ready to eat sauces and pepperoni. The operator properly stored the unwashed produce. Corrected On-Site

Jun 26, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

50-09-4

Detail 22083261

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the license on display expired 12/1/2022. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-26: Time Extended

Apr 27, 2023

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

53A-01-7

Detail 21962447

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed the person in charge Holly Krizen with no proof of manager training. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21962448

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

50-09-4

Detail 21962450

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the license on display expired 12/1/2022. Warning

46-01-4

Detail 21962449

Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed a green supply rack blocking the rear exit in the seating area. Operator moved the supply rack. Corrected On-Site

Oct 31, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

01B-01-4

Detail 21539006

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented #10 can of sliced mushrooms in dry storage area. Operator discarded dented can. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 21539005

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat parmesan cheese. Operator discarded the raw shell eggs. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 21539007

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic ramekin with no handle used as scoop for feta cheese. Operator removed the ramekin from the cheese. Corrected On-Site

08B-49-4

Detail 21539003

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed raw shell eggs belonging to employee not segregated from public food in stand up reach in cooler. Employee discarded the eggs. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 21539004

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop not stored above top of corn meal in container in walk in cooler. Operator properly stored scoop with handle above top of corn meal. Corrected On-Site

Sep 22, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 20, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 10

50-17-2

Detail 20358791

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed expired license. Admin Complaint

41-10-4

Detail 20358782

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer bucket on floor. Operator moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-07-6

Detail 20358789

Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ observed no Certified Food Manager for establishment. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 20358784

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. Observed 1 employee with no food handler training available. Warning

24-08-4

Detail 20358790

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic storage pans stacked wet. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 20358787

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Warning

33-01-4

Detail 20358788

Basic - No cleaning implements provided for onsite trash/garbage receptacles not cleaned off site. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20358783

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets. Warning

33-16-4

Detail 20358785

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning

29-11-4

Detail 20358786

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking faucet at 3 compartment sink. Warning