HOOTS RESTAURANT
563 ELKCOM CIRCLE, Marco Island FL 34145 · 239.394.4644
Last inspected Jan 28, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. There are two live roaches on a television set on the wall in the fry station.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
6 cases · $3,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025081797 | Oct 2, 2025 | Dec 10, 2025 | $200 |
| 7--2022044411 | Jul 22, 2022 | Oct 20, 2022 | $200 |
| 7--2018057146 | Oct 8, 2018 | Dec 20, 2018 | $200 |
| 7--2016036342 | Jul 8, 2016 | Sep 22, 2016 | $800 |
| 7--2016023127 | Apr 22, 2016 | Jun 8, 2016 | $800 |
| 7--2015009530 | Feb 27, 2015 | Mar 17, 2015 | $800 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jan 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Inside a bucket in the walk in cooler raw ground beef is stored with a pouch of commercially processed clam chowder. Operator moved items to proper storage.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In the walk in cooler raw ready to eat smoked salmon is stored inside a case of unwashed lemons. Operator moved items to proper storage.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. There is an unlabeled chemical spray bottle at the triple sink.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. There is an employee with no hair restraints preparing food. Employee put on a hat.
Oct 2, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. A cook cracked raw shell eggs then handled clean plates without changing gloves and washing hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler a container with raw ground beef is stored on top of a bucket of pickles that are stored on the floor in the walk in cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. There are bottles of all purpose cleaner and delimer stored with containers os vegetable oil in fry storage.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. There are no single use paper towels in the women's restroom. There are no paper towels at the hand washing sink by the dishwasher. Operator provided paper towels.
Bathroom facility not located on the same floor as the food establishment.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. There is no covered receptacle in the women's restroom in the dining area or the unisex restroom in the back of the kitchen.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. There is standing water on the floor in the salad station between the walk in cooler and the salad station make table cooler.
Food stored on floor. There is a bag of flour stored on the floor in fry storage. There is a bucket of pickles stored on the floor in the walk in cooler.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.there is no handwashing sign in the men's or women's restrooms.
Plumbing system in disrepair. There is a leak from the drain pipe under the hand washing sink in the salad station.
May 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. Employee training for Mirna and Alexis gave expired.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.there is an unlabeled chemical spray bottle in the dish washing station.
May 1, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. On a shelf, with undamaged cans there is a 29 ounce can of black beans with a severely dented rim. See stop sale.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Inside a bucket in the walk in cooler fully cooked andouille sausage is stored under raw ground beef.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. There are two live roaches on a television set on the wall in the fry station.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the make table cooler in the fry station French toast batter (48F - Cold Holding); corned bedf hash (47F - Cold Holding). Operator iced out of temperature items.
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. Employee training for Mirna and Alexis gave expired.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.there is an unlabeled chemical spray bottle in the dish washing station.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. There is an accumulation of food debris on top of the dishwasher.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. There is cardboard lining a shelf in dry storage underneath bags of raisins.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. On a shelf, with undamaged cans there is a 29 ounce can of black beans with a severely dented rim. See stop sale.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. There are tongs on the oven door handle. Operator removed the tongs.
Dec 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In the service area at the counter the ice scoop handle is in contact with ice. Educated the operator on proper storage of the ice scoop, operator moved the scoop to proper storage.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. There is beef thawing at room temperature. Operator moved the bedf to the walk in cooler.
Dec 3, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 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 filled the triple sink to sanitize after washing in the dishwasher.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. The hand washing sink in the salad station is blocked by a stand mixer and garbage can.
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.
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.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In the service area at the counter the ice scoop handle is in contact with ice. Educated the operator on proper storage of the ice scoop, operator moved the scoop to proper storage.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. There is beef thawing at room temperature. Operator moved the bedf to the walk in cooler.
Dec 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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 in the same container as whole muscle beef.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. There is a unlabeled chemical spray bottle over the triple sink.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. There is no covered waste receptacle in the unisex employee bathroom.
Food stored on floor. There is a bag if rice stored on the floor in dry storage. Operator moved the rice to proper storage.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. There is no hand washing sign in the employee bathroom.
Aug 17, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 10, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. There is a severely dented can of tuna on a shelf in dry storage not segregated from undamaged cans.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee moved a garbage can then wiped a counter with sanitizer without washing their hands and changing gloves. Operator spoke with the employee about proper hand washing, employee changed gloves washed their hands.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm), operator will wash in the dishwasher and sanitize in the triple sink.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. There is a pitcher in the hand washing sink in the pantry area. Operator removed the pitcher.
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.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. There is a severely dented can of tuna on a shelf in dry storage not segregated from undamaged cans. See stop sale.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. The ice scoop is stored on top of the outside ice machine.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. There us a wet wiping cloth on top of the fire extinguisher next to the hand washing sink at the back door.
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.