MARCEL
1225 MLK STREET N, Saint Petersburg FL 33701 · 727-502-2100
Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
AUG 23
FEB 24
NOV 24
APR 25
AUG 26
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 6 live flies in kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $320
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2019020806 | Apr 1, 2019 | May 22, 2019 | $320 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over cooked salmon in walk in cooler, order corrected
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. butter sauce (122F - Hot Holding) on grill, burner turned on to reheat
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Strainer in hand sink behind bar, used as dump sink
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Behind bar
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Behind bar, removed
In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Ice scoop and buckets stored outside above ice machine
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Behind bar
Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Outdoor ice machine at rear of customer patio not secured
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Nov 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate14 Basic
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Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. 2 lbs of fresh salmon vacuum sealed on site. Inspector instructed as to proper method of vacuum sealing fish.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 2 lbs of fresh salmon vacuum sealed on site.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bib by back door.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler in kitchen has built up food debris. Potato slicer outside rear door of kitchen has food debris buildup.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Smoked salmon and smoked salmon Benedict not identified as containing a raw animal product. Manager updated menus to reflect raw menu items.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets by outside ice machine not properly inverted.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Reduced oxygen packaging tuna just started thawing process in walk in cooler and not removed from packaging. Chef scored packages.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phones on prep tables above reach in cooler.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of scoops for both chicken and tuna salad are touching the food.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven in kitchen has built up food debris.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Open dumpster lid.
Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Ice machine in unprotected area not locked when not in service.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Employee stored correctly.
Apr 16, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board and slicer next to rear door has built up food debris.
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.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven on cook line has built up food debris.
Feb 9, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher went from scraping dirty utensils to putting away clean utensils with no hand wash in between.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 02/01/2024.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board and slicer next to rear door has built up food debris.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink across from walk in cooler has plastic glove in it. Manager removed glove.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor of kitchen next to three compartment sink.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven on cook line has built up food debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in women's restroom.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen mussels and tuna thawed in standing water. Manager placed under cold water running water.
Aug 16, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dish washer went from emptying dirty dish pan to clean plates without a hand wash.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 1 live fly in ware washing area not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 1 live fly in dining room not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on cook line: brie cheese (50F - Cold Holding); bleu cheese crumbles (50F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (44F - Cold Holding) Manager moved items into freezer. Temperatures taken at 11:15 am. Temperatures taken again at 11:50 am: brie cheese 43 F, bleu cheese crumbles 41 F, chicken salad at 42 F.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On table beside cooktop: butter (93F - Hot Holding) Employee placed back on cooktop to reheat.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line have built up food debris.
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.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling and light fixtures in kitchen soiled with dust debris.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaged in food preparation with no beard restraint.
Food stored in undrained ice. Fish and oysters in walk in cooler stored in undrained ice.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven in cook line has built up food debris.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in kitchen soiled with food and dust debris.
Jul 13, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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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.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine has food debris and lime scale buildup.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents in kitchen are soiled with food and dust debris.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees in kitchen with no beard guard.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in coolers have built up food debris.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in kitchen soiled with food and dust debris.
Jul 11, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 21 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority6 Intermediate12 Basic
Show 21 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 6 live flies in kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on cook line: cooked rice (50F - Cold Holding); cooked mushrooms (50F - Cold Holding); heavy whipping cream (50F - Cold Holding); bleu cheese crumbles (50F - Cold Holding); duck (50F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (50F - Cold Holding) In walk in cooler: butter (50F - Cold Holding); cut melons (50F - Cold Holding); salmon (50F - Cold Holding) Manager moved all items to reach in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Butter held on time and not time stamped. Manager put time stamp on butter.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Potato slicer outside back door has built up food debris. Advised can not prepare food outside. Cutting boards on prep tables have built up food debris.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams. Manager found tag and placed into container.
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.
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment does serve oysters occasionally, but no consumer advisory present. Inspector printed oyster consumer advisory and manager posted.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine has food debris and lime scale buildup.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents in kitchen are soiled with food and dust debris.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table by rear door. Manager removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table by rear door. Manager removed.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees in kitchen with no beard guard.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at hand wash sink next to cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in coolers have built up food debris.
Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Outdoor ice machine is not secured.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in kitchen soiled with food and dust debris.
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