MARCO ISLAND BREWERY
1089 N COLLIER BLVD #426-429, Marco Island FL 34145 · 239-970-0461
Last inspected Mar 25, 2026 · 11 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.in the bottom of the make table cooler in front of the deep fryer raw chicken and raw shrimp are stored over pickles. On a rolling rack in the walk-in cooler raw fish, raw shrimp and raw scallops are stored over cooked shrimp and live oysters. Operator moved items to proper storage order.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2026003035 | Jan 13, 2026 | Jan 26, 2026 | $800 |
| 7--2025008704 | Jan 13, 2025 | Feb 26, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Mar 25, 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 →
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. There are multiple unlabeled chemical spray bottles on the chemical shelf and at the dishwasher.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. There is a buildup if food debris on top of the dishwasher.
Equipment in poor repair. All door gaskets on the three door reach in cooler are damaged, all door gaskets on the make table cooler next to the upright freezer are damaged.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. There are utensils in 110F standing water. Operator increased the heat under the container.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a buildup of grease on the hood filters.
Jan 14, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. All door gaskets on the three door reach in cooler are torn.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. There is standing water inside the three door make table cooler in front of the fryers.
Jan 13, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 7 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 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 primed the dishwasher, chlorine sanitizer 100ppm.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler raw shell eggs are stored above shredded mozzarella. Operator moved items to proper storage.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Upon looking under the benches of the booths in the dining room i observed approximately thirty plus rodent droppings under each bench checked. 5 of the 9 benches were checked, all had evidence of vermin.
Equipment in poor repair. All door gaskets on the three door reach in cooler are torn.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a heavy buildup of grease and dust in the hood filters.
Smoking or vaping in an enclosed indoor workplace. The establishment has a bar that is open to outside seating. The establishment allows customers to smoke while seated at the bar and while seated at the tables in front of the establishment. All seating is under cover, additionally there is plastic sheeting that would fully enclose the seating area that can be rolled down in the event of rain.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. There is standing water inside the three door make table cooler in front of the fryers.
Dec 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the make table cooler in front of the fryer raw beef is stored above cooked ground beef. Operator moved items to proper storage.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. There is a ice tea filter basket in the hand washing sink in the service area. Operator removed the basket.
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. Provided operator with the raw oyster advisory. Operator posted the advisory.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. There are unlabeled chemical spray bottles in the dishwashing area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. There used to be a black mold like substance on the interior walks and ceiling of the ice machine.
Jul 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 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). Technician adjusted the flow of chlorine sanitizer, 100ppm.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. On a rack in the walk in cooler raw fish is stored above guacamole. Operator moved the guacamole.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. The oyster tags are not marked with the last date served.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a mold like substance on the interior walls and ceiling of the ice machine.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. There are multiple unlabeled chemical spray bottles in the dish washing area. Operator labeled the spray bottles.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. There is a container with no handle inside a container of sugar. Operator removed the handle less container.
Equipment in poor repair. All the door gaskets on the three door teach in cooler in front of the pizza station are damaged.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. There are tongs stored in 110F standing water in the pizza station. Operator discarded the water.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. There is no hand washing sign at the hand washing sink at the bar. Operator provided a hand washing sign.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The interior of the doors and the door gaskets of the triple door make table on the cook line have a buildup of food debris.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. There is a unlabeled container of sugar in dry storage. Operator labeled the container of sugar.
Mar 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate5 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. Bar dishwasher 0 ppm chlorine. Discontinue use and use kitchen dishwasher until repaired.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Server and bartender touching citrus for drink garnish with bare hands at the bar. Discussed proper glove and utensil use with staff.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef and pork in walk-in cooler. Corrected on site
tape used on speed pourers on cook line. Corrected on site
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In salad station. Corrected on site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar hand-wash sink. Corrected on site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters heavy build up of debris.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single use straws unwrapped on the bar within customer reach.
Jan 16, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the make table in front of the range raw scallops and raw shrimp aer stored over washed and cut broccoli. Operator moved items to proper storage.
Equipment in poor repair. The door gaskets are damaged on all three doors of the three door make table cooler on the cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a buildup of grease and dust on the hood filters.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. There is standing water in the two door reach in cooler in the pizza area.
Jan 13, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed the license during the course of the inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the make table in front of the range raw scallops and raw shrimp aer stored over washed and cut broccoli. Operator moved items to proper storage.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the three door make table cooler on the cook line, scallops (49F - Cold Holding); cooked pork ribs (48F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (49F - Cold Holding).
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. There are plastic ramekins inside multiple containers of assorted sauces on the cook line. Operator discarded the ramekins.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. There is a employee cellphone on a cutting board on a make table in the salad station. Operator removed the cellphone.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. The door gaskets are damaged on all three doors of the three door make table cooler on the cook line.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In the pizza station there are utensils in 119F standing water. Operator drained the water.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a buildup of grease and dust on the hood filters.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. There is standing water in the two door reach in cooler in the pizza area.
Jul 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Eggs are stored over cooked chicken, raw shrimp is stored over lobster sauce. Operator moved items to proper storage order.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the make table cooler at the entrance to the cook line cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding). Per operator less than four hours, operator reduced the temperature of the cooler.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags not marked with the last date served.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is old food debris on and around the slicer blade. Operated cleaned and sanitized the slicer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. There is no hand washing sign on the cook line. Operator replaced the hand washing sign.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There used to be a buildup of grease and dust on the hood filter.
Nov 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk-in cooler raw shell eggs are stored over shredded cheeses. Operator moved items to proper storage order.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the bottom of the make table cooler next to the hand sink in the pantry, hard boiled eggs (48F - Cold Holding). Operator iced the hard boiled eggs.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags are not marked with the last date served.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a black mold like substance inside the ice machine. There is a buildup of dried food debris on the slicer.
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.operator had all employees currently working read and sign the employee health reporting agreement.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. There is a gap at the bottom of the exterior door in the back of the kitchen.
Food stored on floor. There are multiple cases of food stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. There is a pair of tongs on the oven door handle. Operator moved the tongs.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. There are utensils stored in 85F water in the pizza station. Operator drained the water.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. There is no hand washing sign at the hand sink at the entrance to the kitchen.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. There is a unlabeled bin of flour by the pizza station. Operator labled the flour bin.
Jul 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 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 set up the triple sink until the dishwasher is repaired.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.in the bottom of the make table cooler in front of the deep fryer raw chicken and raw shrimp are stored over pickles. On a rolling rack in the walk-in cooler raw fish, raw shrimp and raw scallops are stored over cooked shrimp and live oysters. Operator moved items to proper storage order.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the single door make table cooler in the pizza area, hard boiled eggs (47F - Cold Holding); diced turkey (44F - Cold Holding). Operator reduced the temperature.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a black mold like substance on the ceiling and interior walls of the ice machine.
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. In the drawer cooler under the grill there is thawed commercially reduced oxygen packaged tuna marked to be removed from packaging before thawing. Operator removed the tuna from the packaging.
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.