HOOTS RESTAURANT
563 ELKCOM CIRCLE · MARCO ISLAND · Collier County · FL 34145
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator filled the triple sink to sanitize after washing in the dishwasher. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 3
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. The hand washing sink in the salad station is blocked by a stand mixer and garbage can. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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**
Basic 2
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In the service area at the counter the ice scoop handle is in contact with ice. Educated the operator on proper storage of the ice scoop, operator moved the scoop to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. There is beef thawing at room temperature. Operator moved the bedf to the walk in cooler. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 20, 2026 12:39 PM.
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.