Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

FOUR MARLINS

1435 SIMONTON ST · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 4, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3715736
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13754229
DBPR license5401624

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
0 High Priority3 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

Intermediate 3

#5Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Operator moved to washing area. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#6Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at pantry station.

#7Intermediate16-54-4

Intermediate – Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Observed Dishwasher (Temperature 142).

Basic 4

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles at cook line. Observed vents at cook line.

#2Basic36-01-4

Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed at cook line.

#3Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed under fryer.

#4Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed conch mix thawing at room temperature at pantry station.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 6:08 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)

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