ISLAND CHICKEN MARCO
905 N COLLIER BLVD, Marco Island FL 34145 · (239) 228-2100
Last inspected Jul 1, 2026 · 5 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Jul 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
No soap provided at handwash sink. There is no soap at the hand washing sink at the front counter.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. There is a mold like substance on the ice chute in the ice machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. There is a plastic ramekin in a container of chopped bacon. Operator removed the ramekin.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a buildup of grease on the hood filters.
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Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. There is no working light in the walk in cooler.
Jan 14, 2026Inspection 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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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. There is a spray bottle of degreaser stored next to packets of salt and above bag in the box soda. Operator moved the chemical spray bottle to proper storage.
No soap provided at handwash sink. There is no soap at either hand washing sink. Operator provided soap.
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. There is no proof of training for Jose.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. There is an employee drink on the cutting board of the make table. Operator removed the employee drink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a buildup of grease on the hood filters.
Aug 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance unlabeled/improperly labeled. There is a spray bottle of cleaner that is labeled bleach, there is a unlabeled chemical spray bottle in the office.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. There is a pan of frozen chicken thawing in standing water in the prep sink.operator moved the chicken to the walk in cooler.
Aug 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. An employee handled his cellphone then handled clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee educated on proper hand washing, then proceeded to wash their hands.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. There are no paper towels at the hand washing sink next to the ice machine.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. There are three unsecured carbon dioxide tanks next to the bag in box soda storage.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a buildup of ice on the floor of the walk-in freezer.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. The ice scoop handle is in contact with the ice, there is a ice scoop on the soda gun drainage rack at the front counter.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. There is a container of single service forks at the front counter with the food contact surface up.
Wash/Rinse/Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. There is food debris floating in the quaternary sanitizer at the triple sink.
Sep 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled a step stool and dirty utensils then handled clean utensils without removing gloves and washing hands. Inspector educated the employee on proper hand washing.
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. Inspector provided the operator with the employee health reporting agreement, employees read and signed the agreement.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. There is a employee drink on a shelf next to containers of parmesan cheese and over the table where food is packaged.
Food stored on floor. There are cases of bread stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. The ice scoop handle is touching the ice in the ice machine. Operator adjusted the ice scoop.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a buildup of grease and dust on the hood filters.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. There is a unlabeled container of sugar on a shelf across from the ice machine. Operator labeled the container.
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.