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STARFISH KITCHEN LLC

8349 OVERSEAS HWY · MARATHON · Monroe County · FL 33050

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 6, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3659293
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13500566
DBPR license5428509

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority7 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#4High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (56F – Cold Holding); butter pats (65*F – Cold Holding) butter was relocated to the reach in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#5High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 7

#6Intermediate16-33-4

Intermediate – Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. **Warning**

Warning
#7Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – 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. **Warning**

Warning
#8Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Broom and bag of towels in front of handwashing sink **Warning**

Warning
#9Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in handwashing sink , Water pitcher sitting in handwashing sink **Warning**

Warning
#10Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**

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#11Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Jerome, Kenneth **Warning**

Warning
#12Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – 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. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 3

#1Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor in dry storage room **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**

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#3Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 15, 2026 8:12 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
3 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.