MARCO PRIME STEAKS & SEAFOOD

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the reach in cooler by the back door raw fish is stored above ready to eat lobster and crab claws. Operator moved items to proper storage order. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.there is a garcan in front of the hand washing sink in front of the dish washing area.

Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and caterer does not provide a consumer advisory at catered events. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided operator with the raw oyster advisory. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. There is a plastic to go bowl inside a bag of sugar. Operator discarded the to go bowl. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. There is an ice scoop handle in contact with ice at the bar. Operator moved the ice scoop to proper storage.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. There us no handwashing sign at either hand washing sink at the bar.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a buildup of grease on the hood filters.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. The oyster tags are not marked with the last date served. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-24: Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In the reach in cooler in front of the deep fryer raw calamari is stored above unwashed green beans. Operator moved the calamari to proper storage. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In the two door reach in cooler by the ice machine there are 7 eight ounce portions of tuna fully thawed while still inside the commercially processed reduced oxygen packaging that is labeled to be removed from packaging and thawed under refrigeration. See stop sale.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. There is a mold like substance on the interior walls of the ice machine.

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In the two door reach in cooler by the ice machine there are 7 eight ounce portions of tuna fully thawed while still inside the commercially processed reduced oxygen packaging that is labeled to be removed from packaging and thawed under refrigeration. See stop sale.

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

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a buildup of ice in the walk in freezer on and around the fan housing.

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in the service station ice bin at the bar. Operator moved the ice scoop to proper storage. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. The ice scoop is stored on top of the ice machine. Operator moved the ice scoop to proper storage.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. There are tongs on oven door handles. Operator removed the tongs. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. The insulation on the upright cooler door is fully exposed in front if the deep fryer.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. There are employee bags and jackets stored on top of drinks and unwashed carrots in the dry storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-04: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in the service area at the bar. Operator moved te ice scoop to proper storage. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-04: Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the reach in cooler by the ice machine raw fish is stored over ready to eat stone crab claws. Operator moved items to proper storage order. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. There is a garbage can blocking the hand washing sink in front of the dishwasher. Operator moved the garbage can. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. There are paper towels at the hand washing sink by the triple sink.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. There is a mold like substance inside the ice machine.

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. On a shelf in dry storage, not segregated from undamaged cans there is a severely dented can of tomato paste.

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm), operator changed the sanitizer bucket, chlorine sanitizer 50ppm. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the reach in cooler in front of the deep fryer raw salmon is stored over cooked corn. Operator moved items to proper storage. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a mold like substance on the interior walls in the top of the ice machine.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. The hand wash sink in front of the dish pit is blocked by a garbage can. Operator moved the garbage can. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.there is a unlabeled chemical spray bottle in the prep area. Operator emptied the chemical spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. On a shelf in dry storage, not segregated from undamaged cans there is a severely dented can of tomato paste. See stop sale.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. There are tongs hanging from a oven door handle.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a buildup of grease on the hood filters.

High Priority - Establishment is adding ingredients to cheese that is then packaged using a reduced oxygen method and holding the package for more than 48 hours.

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In dry storage dish detergent is stored over apple juice. Operator moved items to proper storage. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. An employee washed their hands in a prep sink. Inspector educated the employee on proper hand washing. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a mold like substance inside the nozzle of the soda gun at the entrance to the bar.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. There are no chemical test kits for the chlorine sanitizer in the dishwasher or quaternary sanitizer in the triple sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-27: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-27: Operator unable to provide proof of employee food safety training. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. There is a buildup of food debris on top of the dish machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-27: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. There is food on the floor in the walk-in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-27: There are tubs of ice cream and boxes of food under the shelving stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer. Time Extended

High Priority - Non-food grade towel used as liner for food container. In the walk-in cooler raw lobster tails are covered in contact with a wiping towel.

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Snapper ceviche is offered on the menu, no proof of parasite destruction, the snapper must be fully cooked for service.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the walk-in cooler raw ground beef is stored over whole muscle beef.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the make table cooler next to the upright teach in cooler on the cooks line, cooked lobster (49F - Cold Holding); butter (48F - Cold Holding).

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a buildup of food debris on the can opener blade.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. There are no paper towels at the hand washing in front of the dish area or next tothe three compartment sink.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. There is an employee gator aide on the make table cutting board next to the upright reach in cooler on the cook's line.

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. There is a knife stored between the first make table on the cooks line and the steam table.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. There are tongs hanging from oven door handles. Operator removed the tongs. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizer in dishwasher 0ppm. Operator can wash dishes in the dishwasher but must sanitize in the three compartment sink. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed a cook wash hands with cold water. Inspector educated cook, cook rewashed their hands with hot water. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw steak (44°F - Cold Holding)in the walk-in cooler. Operator opened the freezer door to reduce temperature. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed that some of the employee training has expired.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed a grease buildup on hood filters.