DOREENS CUP OF JOE
267 N COLLIER BLVD UNITS A B, Marco Island FL 34145 · 239-394-2600
Last inspected May 7, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked sausage (110F - Hot Holding). Operator moved the sausage to the flat top grill to reheat.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024070728 | Oct 25, 2024 | Jan 13, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
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 container of sanitizer, chlorine sanitizer 50ppm.
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 on top of raw sausage. Operator moved items to proper storage order.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. There is a garbage can in front of the hand washing sink by the dish washing are.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. There is an employee cellphone on top of a make table cooler on the cook line.
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Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. There is standing water in the bottom of the drawer cooler in the pantry area.
Oct 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. There are rolls stored inside non food grade bags in the walk in cooler. Operator removed the rolls from the non food grade bags.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. The hand washing sink in the expeditor station has been used as a dump sink as evidenced by the ice inside.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. The paper towel holder at the hand washing sink in the dish area is jammed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a buildup of grease on the hood filters.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. In the phone room there is a rack of clean silverware stored with the food contact surface up.
Mar 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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 adjusted the line, chlorine sanitizer 100ppm.
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. There are four employees with expired training.
Utensils in poor condition. There are seven chipped plate observed throughout the establishment.
Oct 25, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the make table cooler in the sandwich/pancake area, chicken salad (49F - Cold Holding); fresh mozzarella (50F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (49F - Cold Holding). Operator moved foods to other coolers.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in the service area. Operator moved the scoop to proper storage.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. There is no hand washing sign at the hand sink at the expeditor station and at the bar.
Oct 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the make table cooler in the sandwich/pancake area, chicken salad (49F - Cold Holding); fresh mozzarella (50F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (49F - Cold Holding). Operator moved foods to other coolers.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Supplied operator with the employee health agreement.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in the service area. Operator moved the scoop to proper storage.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. There is no hand washing sign at the hand sink at the expeditor station and at the bar.
Oct 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked sausage (110F - Hot Holding). Operator moved the sausage to the flat top grill to reheat.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a black mold like substance inside the nozzle if the so Da gun at the bar.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. There are employees wearing watches and bracelets while handling food.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. The handle of the ice scoop in the ice bin at the bar is in contact with the ice.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. There is no hand washing sign at the hand sink at the bar.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. There is a wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizer at the bar.
Oct 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. An employee used their cellphone, put on gloves and handled containers of ready to eat food without washing hands. Inspector spoke with the operator who educated the employee.
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 bar.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. There are employees wearing watches and other wrist jewelry while preparing food.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. There is a employee with no hair restraint preparing food.
In-use tongs stored on equipment handle between uses. There is a set of tongs hanging from the deep fryer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a buildup of grease on the hood filters.
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.