SMITH HOUSE
210 ROYAL PALM DR, Marco Island FL 34145 · 239-389-8414
Last inspected Feb 26, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. In the reach in cooler in the back kitchen quiche date marked 11/24. See stop sale.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. There are three 6 ounce portions of commercially processed reduced oxygen packages that are marked remove from packaging and thaw under refrigeration that are still in the reduced oxygen packages and fully thawed.see stop sale.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a black buildup of food on the can opener blade.
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. There are three 6 ounce portions of commercially processed reduced oxygen packages that are marked remove from packaging and thaw under refrigeration that are still in the reduced oxygen packages and fully thawed.see stop sale.
Oct 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the make table cooler at the entrance to the kitchen cut lettuce (68F - Cold Holding); cut melon (55F - Cold Holding).
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the make table cooler at the entrance to the kitchen cut lettuce (68F - Cold Holding); cut melon (55F - Cold Holding). See stop sale.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employee training us expired.
Jan 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked corned beef (59F - Cooling), per operator the corned beef was cooked the previous day. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked corned beef (59F - Cooling), per operator the corned beef was cooked the previous day. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage (122F - Hot Holding); rice (127F - Hot Holding); pot roast (128F - Hot Holding)
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. The hand washing sink next to the ice machine machine is used as a dump sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. There is a unlabeled chemical spray bottle in the dishwashing area.
Cast iron used as a food-contact surface other than only for cooking. Frittata are served in cast iron pans that are not used in the cooking process.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. There is a employee chewing gum while handling food. Operator spoke with the employee who discarded the gum.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. There is a employee coffee on a prep table next to cooling quiche. Operator discarded the drink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There used to be a buildup of grease on the hood filters.
Plumbing system in disrepair. The hand washing sink next to the ice machine leaks from the drain. The back flow preventer on the mop sink faucet is damaged.
Oct 17, 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
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured by the ice machine.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. In the server's area the ice scoop is stored on top of the drain rack of the drink machine.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. There are utensils in 116F standing water on top of the flat top grill. Operator moved the pan over the heat.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees next to the ice machine.
Plumbing system in disrepair. The cold water at the hand washing sink in the kitchen does not work.
Dec 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. In the reach in cooler in the back kitchen quiche date marked 11/24. See stop sale.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. In the reach in cooler in the back kitchen quiche date marked 11/24.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. There is a ice scoop stored on top of the ice machine.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. In the clean utensils storage area spoons are stored with the food contact surface up.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Tubs of ground beef are thawing at room temperature. Operator moved tubes of ground beef to cold running water.
Aug 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage links (120F - Hot Holding); Beef (130F - Hot Holding). Operator increased the temperature of the steam table.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a mold like substance on the ice chute in the ice machine.
Food stored on floor. There is a bag of red potatoes on the floor in the kitchen. Operator moved the potatoes to proper storage.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. There are tongs hanging from the oven door handle. Operator removed the tongs.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. There is no hand washing sign at the hand sink by the ice machine.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. There is raw sausage thawing in the three compartment sink, there is no cold running water. Operator turned on the cold running water.
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