MARCO'S PIZZA

5 findings recorded on Aug 21, 2026. 3 marked corrected on site.

1. Violation recordedItem 11C ↗

   Approved thawing methods used

   Observed a frozen bag of salami placed on the entrance grate of the pizza oven to thaw at room temperature. CA: Thawing.

   Inspector’s full note

   Inspection item: Approved thawing methods used

   Code 511-6-1.04(6)(c)

   Observed a frozen bag of salami placed on the entrance grate of the pizza oven to thaw at room temperature. CA: Thawing. Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed: 1. Under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; or 2. Completely submerged under running water: (i) At a water temperature of 70°F (21°C) or below, (ii) With sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow, and (iii) For a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of ready-to-eat food to rise above 41°F (5°C), or (iv) For a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of a raw animal food requiring cooking to be above 41°F (5°C), for more than 4 hours including: (I) The time the food is exposed to the running water and the time needed for preparation for cooking, or (II) The time it takes under refrigeration to lower the food temperature to 41°F (5°C); 3. As part of a cooking process if the food that is frozen is: (i) Cooked as specified under subsections (5)(a)1 or 2 or (5)(b) or 5(e) of this Rule, or (ii) Thawed in a microwave oven and immediately transferred to conventional cooking equipment, with no interruption in the process; or 4. Using any procedure if a portion of frozen ready-to-eat food is thawed and prepared for immediate service in response to an individual consumer's order. COS: PIC moved bag of salami into the walk-in-cooler to thaw. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

   Official report · Item 11C ↗

   Marked corrected on site

2. Repeat violationItem 12C ↗

   Wiping cloths: properly used and stored

   Observed sanitizer buckets with wiping cloths with quat sanitizer readings of 0ppm. CA: Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be: (i) Held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n); and (ii) Laundered daily.

   Inspector’s full note

   Inspection item: Wiping cloths: properly used and stored

   Code 511-6-1.04(4)(m)

   Observed sanitizer buckets with wiping cloths with quat sanitizer readings of 0ppm. CA: Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be: (i) Held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n); and (ii) Laundered daily. 4. Dry wiping cloths and the chemical sanitizing solutions in which wet wiping cloths are held between uses shall be free of food debris and visible soil. 5. Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions in which wet wiping cloths are held between uses shall be stored off the floor and used in a manner that prevents contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. COS: Discussed with PIC that sanitizer is dispensed at the correct concentration (150-400ppm) from the dispenser and further dilution should not be done. PIC replaced all sanitizer buckets with sanitizer solution within the correct concentration range. Corrected On-Site. Repeat Violation.

   Official report · Item 12C ↗

   Marked corrected on site

3. Repeat violationItem 13A ↗

   Posted: Permit/Inspection/Choking Poster/Handwashing

   Observed no inspection report posted. CA: The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away.

   Inspector’s full note

   Inspection item: Posted: Permit/Inspection/Choking Poster/Handwashing

   Code 511-6-1.02(1)(d)

   Observed no inspection report posted. CA: The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. 2. Food service establishments with drive-thru windows will post the current inspection report, and also have the inspection report posted so that a minimum of the top one-third of a copy of the current inspection report is visible through each window allowing customers to easily read the score, date of inspection and establishment information. COS: PIC displayed most recent inspection report. Corrected On-Site. Repeat Violation.

   Official report · Item 13A ↗

   Marked corrected on site

Correction status comes from the dated report. Later changes may not be recorded here.