MARLIN CAFE
1320 SIMONTON STREET, Key West FL 33040 · 305-900-9847
Last inspected Feb 11, 2026 · 4 visits since September 2023
4 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef over raw shrimp in freezer next to cook line. Operator corrected during inspection.
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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezers.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email.
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No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy printed.
Stored food not covered. Observed various meats in reach in freezer with no cover.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the reach in cooler.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat bread in fridge in storage room in commissary area. Operator removed shelled eggs to properly store.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup without handle used to dispense sugar by coffee equipment. Operator removed souflee cup from sugar.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between equipment by reach-in cooler across from food serving window. Operator removed knife.
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