Estero, Lee County

MARIOS

20301 GRANDE OAK SHOPPES BLVD, UNIT 108, Estero, FL 33928

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
2 Basic
Nov 7, 2025
City
Estero
County
Lee
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
9

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.

Nov 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-17-5

Detail 24178681

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles cracked in and around the walk in cooler door.

14-17-4

Detail 24178682

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusting on walk in cooler shelves. Repeat Violation

Jul 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 23899784

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on can opener blade. Operator moved can opener for cleaning. Corrective Action Taken

22-20-5

Detail 23899783

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black substance inside interior of ice machine bin. Operator cleaned ice machine during inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-17-4

Detail 23899785

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusting on walk in cooler shelves. Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 23899786

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled on cookline near the stand up reach in cooler and the hand sink. Operator instructed employee to clean the wall. Corrective Action Taken

Nov 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

36-03-4

Detail 23374908

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove moulding missing by hand wash sink in the side kitchen area next to the prep table. Repeat Violation

13-04-4

Detail 23374906

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no beard protection. Repeat Violation

36-17-5

Detail 23374907

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing-in/ next to walk in cooler door area. Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 23374909

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on walk in cooler shelves. Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 23374905

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled on cookline by stand up refrigerator.

Jul 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

31B-02-4

Detail 22965037

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the hand wash sink next to the bar area. Operator placed towels next to the sink. Corrected On-Site

36-03-4

Detail 22965033

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove moulding missing by hand wash sink in the side kitchen area next to the prep table.

13-04-4

Detail 22965032

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no beard protection.

36-17-5

Detail 22965035

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing-in/ next to walk in cooler door area.

36-24-5

Detail 22965031

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed fire resistant panels peeled from wall in the hallway to the dishwashing area.

23-03-4

Detail 22965036

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of dust like substance on walk in cooler fan guards.

14-17-4

Detail 22965034

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on walk in cooler shelves. Repeat Violation

Jan 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

23-24-4

Detail 22564109

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in door handles on cook line equipment soiled with buildup of food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-16: Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 22564110

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked and missing floor tiles at entrance to walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-16: Time Extended

Nov 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

12A-07-5

Detail 22438868

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee change gloves without washing hands. Warning

08A-02-6

Detail 22438867

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw pork chops on shelf above cooked pasta in reach in cooler on cook line. Operator moved raw pork. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22438865

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 no proof of training for any employees. Repeat Violation Warning

02C-04-5

Detail 22438871

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed cooked ribs prepared over 24 hours according to operator frozen solid in walk in freezer not date marked. Repeat Violation Warning

23-24-4

Detail 22438870

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in door handles on cook line equipment soiled with buildup of food debris. Warning

51-11-4

Detail 22438866

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Co2 tank next to walk in cooler not secure. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 22438863

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse sitting on top of open box of rice on cookline. Warning

36-17-5

Detail 22438872

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked and missing floor tiles at entrance to walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 22438864

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign next to sink in servers station or in the mens room bathroom. Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 22438869

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pasta and Alfredo sauce in reach in cooler on cook line not covered. Repeat Violation Warning

46-01-4

Detail 22438873

Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed mop bucket in front of fire door leading out rear of building from the kitchen.

Jul 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 7

08A-05-6

Detail 22125614

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed eggs stored above corned beef hash stored in a third pan on cook line in reach in cooler. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 22125618

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed paper towels out in dispenser on cook line next to stand up reach in cooler. Operator filled dispenser. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02C-04-5

Detail 22125619

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed individual portions of meat loaf frozen in walk in cooler not date marked with day prepared. Repeat Violation

53B-13-5

Detail 22125613

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

36-17-5

Detail 22125617

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tile in walk in cooler as you enter near the door.

08B-47-4

Detail 22125615

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed box of ribs and two boxes of bread on floor in walk in freezer, operator moved boxes to shelf. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 22125616

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed raw ribs in walk in freezer stored in bulk hotel pan without a cover.

Mar 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 5Basic: 7Total: 16

50-17-3

Detail 21845366

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

08A-02-6

Detail 21845377

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed repackaged raw salmon stored over cooked food.

08A-05-6

Detail 21845372

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked chopped sausage. Operator placed raw shell eggs on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 21845365

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter pats 77F at wait station less than 4 hours. Operator placed butter pats on metal tray and placed in walk in freezer. Corrective Action Taken

11-27-4

Detail 21845376

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

31B-02-4

Detail 21845363

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at end of cook line. Corrected On-Site

02C-04-5

Detail 21845370

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed precooked ribs not date marked.

02C-02-5

Detail 21845378

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed soups and precooked foods in walk in cooler not date marked.

41-17-4

Detail 21845364

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

14-01-5

Detail 21845375

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense granola. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 21845374

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at end of cook line.

16-46-4

Detail 21845371

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

33-16-4

Detail 21845367

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

14-20-4

Detail 21845368

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Cook line.

25-06-4

Detail 21845373

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters.

21-08-4

Detail 21845369

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary ammonium concentration at 100 ppm.

Sep 20, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

41-17-4

Detail 21370346

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with pink liquid with no label. Operator labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site

32-12-5

Detail 21370348

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

31B-04-4

Detail 21370347

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing signs in men's restroom.