MARCO PRIME STEAKS & SEAFOOD
599 S COLLIER BLVD # 303-304, Marco Island FL 34145 · 239-389-2333
Last inspected May 4, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. On a shelf in dry storage, not segregated from undamaged cans there is a severely dented can of tomato paste.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $360
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2023016719 | Feb 27, 2023 | Apr 18, 2023 | $160 |
| 7--2017034617 | Jun 7, 2017 | Aug 3, 2017 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the reach in cooler by the back door raw fish is stored above ready to eat lobster and crab claws. Operator moved items to proper storage order.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.there is a garcan in front of the hand washing sink in front of the dish washing area.
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and caterer does not provide a consumer advisory at catered events. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided operator with the raw oyster advisory.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. There is a plastic to go bowl inside a bag of sugar. Operator discarded the to go bowl.
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Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. There is an ice scoop handle in contact with ice at the bar. Operator moved the ice scoop to proper storage.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. There us no handwashing sign at either hand washing sink at the bar.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a buildup of grease on the hood filters.
Nov 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. The oyster tags are not marked with the last date served.
Nov 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 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 will sanitize in the triple sink.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. The oyster tags are not marked with the last date served.
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. There is a 1 quart to go container inside a container of white chocolate chips in dry storage.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. There is a knife between the steam table and a make table cooler. Operator removed the knife.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.there are tongs on an oven door handle operator removed the knife.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. There are utensils in 108F standing water. Operator removed the utensils from the water.
May 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In the reach in cooler in front of the deep fryer raw calamari is stored above unwashed green beans. Operator moved the calamari to proper storage.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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 two door reach in cooler by the ice machine there are 7 eight ounce portions of tuna fully thawed while still inside the commercially processed reduced oxygen packaging that is labeled to be removed from packaging and thawed under refrigeration. See stop sale.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. There is a mold like substance on the 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 two door reach in cooler by the ice machine there are 7 eight ounce portions of tuna fully thawed while still inside the commercially processed reduced oxygen packaging that is labeled to be removed from packaging and thawed under refrigeration. See stop sale.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. The employee put on a hair net.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a buildup of ice in the walk in freezer on and around the fan housing.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in the service station ice bin at the bar. Operator moved the ice scoop to proper storage.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. The ice scoop is stored on top of the ice machine. Operator moved the ice scoop to proper storage.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. There are tongs on oven door handles. Operator removed the tongs.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. The insulation on the upright cooler door is fully exposed in front if the deep fryer.
Apr 4, 2025□ 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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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. There are employee bags and jackets stored on top of drinks and unwashed carrots in the dry storage area.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in the service area at the bar. Operator moved te ice scoop to proper storage.
Jan 27, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority6 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). Chlorine sanitizer empty, operator replaced sanitizer bucket. Chlorine sanitizer 100ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a mold like substance inside the nozzles of the soda guns at the bar.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.the hand sink in front of the dishwasher is use as a dump sink. The hand washing sink at the bar us being used as a dump sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. There is no chlorine test kit for the dishwasher.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. There are no towels at the hand washing sink on the expeditors line.
No soap provided at handwash sink. There is no soap at the hand sink on the cook line. Operator provided soap.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator is performing reduced oxygen packaging without a HACCP plan.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. There are employee bags and jackets stored on top of drinks and unwashed carrots in the dry storage area.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in the service area at the bar. Operator moved te ice scoop to proper storage.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. There is a ice scoop on top of the ice machine. Operator moved the ice scoop to the dishwasher.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. There are tongs on oven door handles.
Apr 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the reach in cooler by the ice machine raw fish is stored over ready to eat stone crab claws. Operator moved items to proper storage order.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. There is a garbage can blocking the hand washing sink in front of the dishwasher. Operator moved the garbage can.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. There are paper towels at the hand washing sink by the triple sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. There is a mold like substance inside the ice machine.
Oct 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. On a shelf in dry storage, not segregated from undamaged cans there is a severely dented can of tomato paste.
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 sanitizer bucket, chlorine sanitizer 50ppm.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the reach in cooler in front of the deep fryer raw salmon is stored over cooked corn. Operator moved items to proper storage.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a mold like substance on the interior walls in the top of the ice machine.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. The hand wash sink in front of the dish pit is blocked by a garbage can. Operator moved the garbage can.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.there is a unlabeled chemical spray bottle in the prep area. Operator emptied the chemical spray bottle.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. On a shelf in dry storage, not segregated from undamaged cans there is a severely dented can of tomato paste. See stop sale.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. There are tongs hanging from a oven door handle.
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.