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MARCO'S CUBAN CAFE

1035 N COLLIER BLVD #310, Marco Island FL 34145 · 239-970-0111

Last inspected Aug 7, 2026 · 5 visits since June 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats10
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2103861
Grade history
JUN 24
OCT 24
DEC 25
AUG 26
≈ ERRATIC

4 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In the rice cooker rice (115F - Hot Holding). Per operator the rice was cooked two hours ago, operator began reheating the rice.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Aug 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the upright reach in cooler raw shell eggs are stored above ready to eat pastries, deli ham and cream cheese.
High priority/08A-05-6
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In the rice cooker rice (115F - Hot Holding). Per operator the rice was cooked two hours ago, operator began reheating the rice.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. The handwashing sink at the front counter is blocked by a ladder. Operator moved the ladder.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. There is no test kit for chlorine sanitizer.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Dec 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. There is no test kit for chlorine sanitizer.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning/Return visit Dec 16, 2024 · Operator has test strips for quaternary sanitizer. Operator uses chlorine sanitizer. Time Extended
Oct 17, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. There are containers of hand soap stored with and above containers of sugar. Operator moved the soap to proper storage.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. There is a stainless steel scrubber in the hand washing sink next to the triple sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. There is no test kit for chlorine sanitizer.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In the upright cooler there is a to go box of partially eaten employee food not marked or segregated from food to be served to the public.
Basic/08B-49-4/Warning
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. There are multiple single use coleslaw containers used to hold sugar.
Basic/25-32-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. There are bags of cooked lobster thawing in standing water in the triple sink.
Basic/06-01-5/Warning
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. There are multiple unlabeled containers of sugar in the kitchen.
Basic/02D-01-5/Warning
Jun 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Basic/32-04-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. There are no hand washing signs at either hand washing sink. Operator provided with hand washing signs.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrective Action Taken

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.