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CAFE SAN MARCO

400 S COLLIER BLVD, Marco Island FL 34145 · 305-446-0123

Last inspected May 22, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats14
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA2102958
Grade history
OCT 23
NOV 24
APR 25
OCT 25
MAY 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the under counter reach in cooler at the entrance to the cafe, milk (49F - Cold Holding). Operator voluntarily discarded.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2025082346Oct 15, 2025Mar 25, 2026$200

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

May 22, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 20, 2026Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the front counter display case fried egg sandwich (54F - Cold Holding); spinach stuffed pastry (50F - Cold Holding); mini quiche (55F - Cold Holding); cut melon (47F - Cold Holding); smoked salmon (48F - Cold Holding); yogurt parfait (48F - Cold Holding); ham and cheese sandwich (51F - Cold Holding); egg white frittata wrap (51F - Cold Holding). See stop sale.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the front counter display case fried egg sandwich (54F - Cold Holding); spinach stuffed pastry (50F - Cold Holding); mini quiche (55F - Cold Holding); cut melon (47F - Cold Holding); smoked salmon (48F - Cold Holding); yogurt parfait (48F - Cold Holding); ham and cheese sandwich (51F - Cold Holding); egg white frittata wrap (51F - Cold Holding). See stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. The smoked salmon in the NEW Yorker is not identified as raw/undercooked.
Intermediate/02B-04-5/Warning
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. There are cut fruit containers, yogurt containers and containers of bagel toppings for customer self service without the required minimum labeling.
Basic/02D-03-4/Warning
Oct 15, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On the counter by the espresso machine milk (39F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (40F - Cold Holding). In the top portof the display case, ham and cheese sandwich (62F - Cold Holding); egg white frittata (50F - Cold Holding); vegetable frittata (50F - Cold Holding); caprese sandwich (51F - Cold Holding); bacon egg and cheese sandwich (60F - Cold Holding); sausage egg and cheese sandwich (57F - Cold Holding); tuna wrap (48F - Cold Holding); turkey and bacon sandwich (54F - Cold Holding). See stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint/Return visit Oct 15, 2025 · Sausage egg and cheese sandwich 47F cold holding, egg white frittata wrap 48F cold holding. Items in cooler less than four hours. Admin Complaint
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. There are multiple containers of food including cut fruit, and salads available for customer self service in the front of the display case without the minimum labeling.
Basic/02D-03-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 15, 2025 · Time Extended
Oct 13, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On the counter by the espresso machine milk (39F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (40F - Cold Holding). In the top portof the display case, ham and cheese sandwich (62F - Cold Holding); egg white frittata (50F - Cold Holding); vegetable frittata (50F - Cold Holding); caprese sandwich (51F - Cold Holding); bacon egg and cheese sandwich (60F - Cold Holding); sausage egg and cheese sandwich (57F - Cold Holding); tuna wrap (48F - Cold Holding); turkey and bacon sandwich (54F - Cold Holding). See stop sale.
High priority/01B-02-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On the counter by the espresso machine milk (39F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (40F - Cold Holding). In the top portof the display case, ham and cheese sandwich (62F - Cold Holding); egg white frittata (50F - Cold Holding); vegetable frittata (50F - Cold Holding); caprese sandwich (51F - Cold Holding); bacon egg and cheese sandwich (60F - Cold Holding); sausage egg and cheese sandwich (57F - Cold Holding); tuna wrap (48F - Cold Holding); turkey and bacon sandwich (54F - Cold Holding). See stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. There are multiple containers of food including cut fruit, and salads available for customer self service in the front of the display case without the minimum labeling.
Basic/02D-03-4/Warning
Apr 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Equipment in poor repair.the frame on the glass door of the front counter cold display cooler is broken and missing.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning/Return visit Apr 29, 2025 · Time Extended
Apr 25, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the front counter cold display, egg white frittata (60F - Cold Holding); bacon egg muffin (60F - Cold Holding); Turkey bacon sandwich (57F - Cold Holding). chicken ceasar (57F - Cold Holding); chef salad (57F - Cold Holding) See stop sale.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the front counter cold display, egg white frittata (60F - Cold Holding); bacon egg muffin (60F - Cold Holding); Turkey bacon sandwich (57F - Cold Holding). chicken ceasar (57F - Cold Holding); chef salad (57F - Cold Holding) See stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. There is a spray bottle of cleaner stored next to carafes and above to go containers. Operator moved the spray bottle to proper storage.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Equipment in poor repair.the frame on the glass door of the front counter cold display cooler is broken and missing.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
Nov 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the under counter reach in cooler at the entrance to the cafe, milk (49F - Cold Holding). Operator voluntarily discarded.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. There is a employee with ineffective hair restraint. Employee tied their hair up in a bun.
Basic/13-02-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. There is a ice scoop on a coffee urn drip tray. Operator moved the ice scoop.
Basic/10-12-5/Corrective Action Taken
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. There are salads, cut fruit, yogurt parfait available for customer self service without the minimum required labeling.
Basic/02D-03-4/Repeat Violation
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. There is no hand washing sign at the hand sink at the front counter.
Basic/31B-04-4
Oct 16, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. In cold holding in front of the counter there are yogurt parfait, grilled chicken caesar salads and cut fruit available for customer self service without the required minimum labeling.
Basic/02D-03-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 16, 2023 · Time Extended
Oct 13, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the upright cooker next to the ice machine, Tuna wrap 65F. 8 each Egg and spinach wrap 58F. 17 each Ham and cheese sandwiches 60F 10 each.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the upright cooker next to the ice machine, Tuna wrap 65F. 8 each Egg and spinach wrap 58F. 17 each Ham and cheese sandwiches 60F 10 each. See stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. In cold holding in front of the counter there are yogurt parfait, grilled chicken caesar salads and cut fruit available for customer self service without the required minimum labeling.
Basic/02D-03-4/Warning

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.