Restaurant · Wake County, NC

Marco's Pizza

Name: Marco's Pizza
Address: 11712 Retail Dr, Wake County, NC

11712 Retail Dr

Last inspected Feb 25, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Score 98.5

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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4 inspections

1 - Inspection

Feb 25, 2026

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode —Other

Official wording

Compliance with variance; specialized process; reduced oxygen packaging criteria or HACCP plan

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Pizza sauce is held for 24 hours but was not labeled with a start time or disposal time. 8-103.12 Comply with the procedures in the HACCP plan as submitted and approved as part of a variance or local approval. Maintain approval and records as required.-P/Pf CDI: Pizza sauce was labeled.

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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notedCode Observation: A bowl was being used as a scoop and was stored in the the food product(flour). 3-304.12 (A) In-use utensils in TCS foodEquipment and utensils

Official wording

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector’s notes

Observation: A bowl was being used as a scoop and was stored in the the food product(flour). 3-304.12 (A) In-use utensils in TCS food; must be stored with handles above the food and top of the food container. CDI: Bowl was removed.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

notedCode Observation: The vent above the clean dish storage rack has dust build up. Food debris is building up behind pizza dough mixer. 4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dustCleaning and sanitizing

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Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

Observation: The vent above the clean dish storage rack has dust build up. Food debris is building up behind pizza dough mixer. 4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust; food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Feb 25, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Aug 13, 2025

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode —Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Certified Food Protection Manager

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Ansi approved manager was not present. 2-102.12 (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Aug 13, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Feb 21, 2025

Score 97.5

Official score: 97.5 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

notedCode Observation: Hamburger in wall in prep cooler had a use by date of 2-18-25Food source and labeling

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Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Hamburger in wall in prep cooler had a use by date of 2-18-25; lettuce and itialian sausage in walk in cooler had a use by date of 2-20-25. 3-501.18 Ready-To-Eat Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food; Disposition (P) CDI: Hamburger; lettuce; and Italian sausage were removed from coolers and voluntarily disposed.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

notedCode —Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Spray bottle with cleaner in it was not labeled. 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf

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Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

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notedCode Observation: Frozen chicken was sitting on the prep table thawing at room temperature. 3-501.13 (A)Food temperature

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Approved thawing methods used

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Frozen chicken was sitting on the prep table thawing at room temperature. 3-501.13 (A); (B); (C ) Use approved thawing methods. Pf CDI: Chicken was placed in walk in cooler.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

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notedCode Observation: Scoop handle was stored in food product(corn meal). 3-304.12 In-Use UtensilsEquipment and utensils

Official wording

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Scoop handle was stored in food product(corn meal). 3-304.12 In-Use Utensils; Between-Use Storage (C)

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Feb 21, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jan 24, 2024

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode 2-102.12 (A)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Certified Food Protection Manager

Inspector’s notes

2-102.12 (A); Core; The PIC is not a CFPM. The PERSON IN CHARGE shall be a certified FOOD protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an ACCREDITED PROGRAM. Train more employees to be CFPMs.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

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minorCode 6-501.12Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12; Core; Some cleaning needed on the walls near the dish area. Physical facilities shall be maintained clean. Increase cleaning frequency.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jan 24, 2024 · Original Source