Marco's Pizza in Lakeland
Last inspected:
5321 S Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL 33813Part of: Marcos Pizza Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Marco's Pizza 8367 in Lakeland has accumulated 96 violations across 23 inspections dating back to 2021, averaging 4.2 violations per inspection, slightly below Florida's statewide average of 5.2. Hand washing and employee health reporting violations appear repeatedly throughout the record, cited in at least 5 inspections. Toxic substance control violations, which involve improper storage or handling of chemicals and cleaning supplies, have been documented in at least 3 inspections. The facility has never experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on October 29, 2025 found 10 violations including two high-priority hand washing violations and two high-priority toxic substance control violations, with the inspection completed and no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Marco's Pizza in Lakeland: Comparison to Polk County Averages
Marco's Pizza in Lakeland: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections10 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections13 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— 5 inspections20 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections18 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Marco's Pizza in Lakeland: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Marco's Pizza in Lakeland last inspected?
- Marco's Pizza 8367 in Lakeland was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 29, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Marco's Pizza in Lakeland?
- The most frequently cited violations at Marco's Pizza 8367 in Lakeland are: Outer openings protected, Chemical properly stored, Toilet facilities.
- How many health inspections has Marco's Pizza in Lakeland had?
- Marco's Pizza 8367 in Lakeland has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.2 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Marco's Pizza in Lakeland find?
- Marco's Pizza 8367 in Lakeland was most recently inspected on October 29, 2025 with 5 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Marco's Pizza in Lakeland ever been shut down?
- No, Marco's Pizza 8367 in Lakeland has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V09 (No contamination) mean?
- Violation 09 (No contamination) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/09.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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