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BLACK MARLIN (THE)

53 W OSCEOLA ST · STUART · Martin County · FL 34994

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 3, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3344063
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8363323
DBPR license5301111

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority1 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#2High Priority12A-13-4

High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher loaded dirty dishes into dish machine then handled clean dishes. Operator coached on proper hand washing **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#3High Priority08B-56-4

High Priority – Food stored in ice used for drinks. At bar

#4High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Shell eggs over whole muscle beef

#5High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw beef (50F – Cold Holding); escargot (50F – Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (47F – Cold Holding); sausage (47F – Cold Holding); balsamic diced tomatoes (47F – Cold Holding) Top of make table in kitchen closest to stove . Operator states in unit less then 4 hours, Operator will exchange with cold product and or place on ice. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 1

#6Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Strainer blocking handsink in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 1

#1Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In kitchen. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 19, 2026 2:03 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
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.