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MARSH LANDING RESTAURANT INC

44 N BROADWAY ST, Fellsmere FL 32948 · 772-571-8622

Last inspected May 29, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats225
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4101295
Grade history
OCT 24
JUN 25
NOV 25
JAN 26
MAY 26
≈ ERRATIC

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

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 found in kitchen operator killed
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
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Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $360

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2015045631Aug 24, 2015Feb 11, 2016$360

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

May 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findings
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. O ppm operator called Eco lab for service Will sanitize in triple sink till repaired
High priority/22-41-4
Live, small flying insects found 1 fly in kitchen Net unannounced inspection per supervisor
High priority/35A-02-7
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk
Intermediate/02C-03-5
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Cook line
Basic/36-22-4
Food stored on floor. Frying oil Pickles walk in cooler Several bags food. Walk in freezer
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Basic/36-02-5/Repeat Violation
The state's own report →
Jan 22, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4/Return visit Jan 22, 2026 · Time Extended
Hole in or other damage to wall. In prep area.
Basic/36-24-5/Return visit Jan 22, 2026 · Time Extended
Light not functioning. Under hood fan
Basic/36-62-4/Return visit Jan 22, 2026 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Basic/23-03-4/Return visit Jan 22, 2026 · Time Extended
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen
Basic/36-02-5/Repeat Violation/Return visit Jan 22, 2026 · Time Extended
Jan 21, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 15 findings ▾
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. Jug is empty changed
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 found in kitchen operator killed
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 5 behind freezer Operator cleaned and discarded
High priority/35A-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade Soda gun nozzle
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
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. Had new employee read and sign agreement
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door
Basic/35B-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment.
Basic/35B-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Hole in or other damage to wall. In prep area.
Basic/36-24-5
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Light not functioning. Under hood fan
Basic/36-62-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Basic/23-03-4
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen
Basic/36-02-5/Repeat Violation
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By grill in kitchen
Basic/36-27-5
Nov 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy cream opened yesterday
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked corn and soup walk in cooler
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets make table
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4/Repeat Violation
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Dishwasher and kitchen area
Basic/36-02-5/Repeat Violation
Jun 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened yesterday
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Frying oil
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Cart at frying station
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Dishwasher area
Basic/36-02-5/Repeat Violation
Oct 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy cream opened yesterday Milk walk in coolerCorrected On-SiteCorrected On-Site**
Intermediate/02C-03-5/
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Amber and Brandy
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4/Repeat Violation
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Employee bathroom
Basic/32-12-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current
Basic/50-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket refrigerator
Basic/14-11-5
Light not functioning. Under hood fan
Basic/36-62-4
Stored food not covered. Ham Hocks walk in freezer
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Basic/36-02-5/Repeat Violation
Jan 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Food stored on floor. Chicken and pickles walk in cooler
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Basic/23-03-4
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.kitchen
Basic/36-02-5/Repeat Violation
Jul 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. hush puppies (120F - Hot Holding); okra (117F - Hot Holding). Chef reheated now at 136°
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Crab cakes made 2 days ago.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Sink on cooks line only reaches 82°
Intermediate/27-16-4
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell,phone on top of microwave
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Hash browns
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Next to rear door
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of bread warmer
Basic/23-03-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-02-5/Repeat Violation
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt and pepper mix
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site

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.