MARCOS ISLAND CUBAN CAFE
4110 ENTERPRISE AVE #101, Naples FL 34104
Last inspected Apr 28, 2025 · 6 visits since August 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
AUG 23
MAY 24
JAN 25
APR 25
≈ ERRATIC
4 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to operator.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024025952 | May 1, 2024 | May 29, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 23, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler; raw chicken stored over shredded cabbage. Operator removed raw chicken to bottom shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk-in cooler; ham (47F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (46F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (47F - Cold Holding); cheese (48F - Cold Holding) Per operator walk-in cooler door left open for one hour. Operator secured walk-in cooler door; Walk-in cooler-(ambient 38F)
Toxic substance/chemical spray bottle improperly stored with sugar box at dry storage. Operator stored spray bottle properly.
Single-service cups improperly stored floor. Operator removed cups to proper storage.
Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination at dry storage. Operator stored inverted.
Jan 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over ready to eat broccoli in reach in cooler. Operator moved foods to proper storage.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In public restroom
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At hand sink in kitchen
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On back prep table across from three compartment sink. Operator labeled.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Damaged ceiling tile above three compartment sink and next to walk in cooler
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. At front hand sink
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven handle. Operator removed.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open personal beverage in reach in cooler. Operator removed
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Inside reach in cooler at cooks line.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Tools stored with food on front food storage shelf. Operator removed.
May 2, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. There are containers of beef and pork marinating in the walk-in cool with no date marking.
May 1, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 5 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 priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk-in cooler raw beef is stored over Swiss cheese, raw pork and raw shell eggs are stored over cooked ham. Operator moved items to proper storage order.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. There are 25 rodent droppings on shelves in dry storage. There are 27 rodent droppings on the floor under the shelving in dry storage and 10 rodent droppings on the floor in front of the walk-in cooler. There are 11 rodent droppings on the floor in the room in front of the room with the mop sink which is immediately adjacent to the kitchen. The walk-in cooler area is by a triple sink and clean utensils storage.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. There is a can of WD-40 stored above clean pans and the slicer across from the triple sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. There are containers of beef and pork marinating in the walk-in cool with no date marking.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. There is beef thawing in the triple sink in front of the walk-in cooler.
Aug 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over cook yucca in the walk in cooler.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to operator.
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. Emailed to operator and had them to start filling out the form.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.observed cooked beef, cooked yucca and rice in the walk in cooler not date mark. Operator stated the items was prepared 08/09/2023. Had operator to date the items in the walk in cooler.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles on the reach in cooler in front of the office.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust on the reach in cooler gaskets on multiple reach in units through the establishment.
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.