MARINA JACKS REST
2 MARINA PLAZA, Sarasota FL 34236 · 941-365-4232
Last inspected Jun 3, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jun 3, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
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. Observed some employees without reporting agreements. Emailed copy of form to manager.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed multiple employees still employed at establishment with expired employee food handler training.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing signs in bathrooms in the front of building near entrance.
Jun 2, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
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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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef over ready to eat turkey in prep area. Employee placed turkey above beef.
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. Observed some employees without reporting agreements. Emailed copy of form to manager.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed multiple employees still employed at establishment with expired employee food handler training.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed unchained carbon dioxide tank in beverage walk in cooler. Manager chained tank.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach in server station near kitchen. Employee discarded dead roach as well as cleaned and sanitizer area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed multiple employee drinks on prep counter and shelf. Manager removed drinks.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing signs in bathrooms in the front of building near entrance.
Mar 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled their phone then clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized and washed their hands.
Equipment in poor repair. Top of the chest freezer salad preparation area rusted. Metal on the interior of the walk in cooler door on the 2nd floor peeling away from the door.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed an employee cutting romaine lettuce before washing. Employee washed the cut and uncut lettuce.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in the dairy walk in cooler rusted.
Oct 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water shut off on the hand wash sink next to the salad preparation area. Employee turned the hot water on.
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Interior of the door on the 2nd floor walk in cooler has peeling metal.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in the dairy walk in cooler soiled.
Feb 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to clean glasses in the 2nd floor bar area. Chef removed the bottle.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 6 ceiling tiles in the first floor kitchen area showing water damage.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents next to the dishwasher area soiled.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under all equipment in the 1st and 2nd floor bar areas soiled.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of the ice machine. Chef removed and sanitized the scoop.
Oct 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Conch soup and Rockefeller mix dated 12/18 stored in walk in cooler #1. Chef discarded the items.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Conch soup and Rockefeller mix dated 12/18 stored in walk in cooler #1. Chef discarded the items.
Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Hand washing sink next to the salad preparation area lacking adequate water pressure to properly wash hands.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under the equipment on the right side of the bar area on the 2nd floor soiled.
May 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Thawed Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna stored in the reach in cooler in the salad preparation area. Chef discarded the tuna.
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. Thawed Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna stored in the reach in cooler in the salad preparation area. Chef discarded the tuna.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoops stored on the top solid surface of the ice machine. Chef removed the scoops to be sanitized.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top exterior of the #2 ice machine on the first level soiled.
Apr 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee washed hands with no soap. The employee properly washed their hands.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Bread rolls stored in and in direct contact with to go bags in the salad make area. Chef removed the rolls from the bags.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw oysters Rockefeller stored over cooked potatoes in walk-in cooler #1. Chef placed the oyster below the potatoes.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors in the 1st floor bar area soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Knife rack in the 2nd floor preparation area soiled. Chef removed the rack and the knives to be sanitized.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Wine reach in cooler in the 2nd floor bar area.
Utensils in poor condition. 3 large wire whisk in the 2nd floor preparation area have melted handles. Chef discarded the whisk.
Dec 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Cooked beef ribs with a date mark of 12/8 stored in the stand up reach in cooler in the back preparation area. Chef discarded the ribs.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked beef ribs with a date mark of 12/8 stored in the stand up reach in cooler in the back preparation area. Chef discarded the ribs.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth sanitizer reading +200ppm. Chef replaced the sanitizer new reading 100 ppm.
Ceiling tile missing. 4 ceiling tiles in the dishwasher area missing.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on the top of the soiled ice machine. Chef removed the scoops to be sanitized.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Produce walk-in cooler and pot and pans racks rusted.
Oct 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled raw shrimp then changed their gloves and handed clean utensils without washing their hands. Employee removed the utensils to be sanitized and washed their hands and changed gloves.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw oysters on the half shell stored over cooked potatoes in the 2nd floor preparation area walk-in cooler. Chef removed the oysters.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 3 ceiling tiles in the dishwasher area damaged.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Several ceiling vents in the kitchen soiled.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors in the 1st floor bar area soiled under all equipment.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Produce walk-in cooler shelves rusted.
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