FOUR MARLINS
1435 SIMONTON ST · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 6 mahi filets completely thawed in ROP. Observed 10 grouper filets completely thawed in ROP.
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray on rack where chocolate syrup and mixers are held in bar. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed at mop sink area.
Intermediate 1
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food racks.
Basic 9
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled.
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed 1 tile missing outside of walk in cooler. Observed 1 missing in pastry prep area.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed on air vents; dust accumulation.
06-09-1Basic – 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. Observed 6 mahi filets completely thawed in ROP. Observed 10 grouper filets completely thawed in ROP.
16-02-4Basic – Dishmachine missing baffles, curtains in wash/rinse tanks. Observed at dish machine in kitchen.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed oil on floor in dry storage. Operator placed on shelf during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in multiple freezers. **Repeat Violation**
14-36-5Basic – Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at reach in freezer outside of meat cooler.
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in cooler in bar.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 8:35 AM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.