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HOOTS RESTAURANT

563 ELKCOM CIRCLE · MARCO ISLAND · Collier County · FL 34145

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 3, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3441601
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8730627
DBPR license2102683

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate2 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 1

#3High Priority22-41-4

High 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**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 3

#4Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – 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**

Warning
#5Intermediate53B-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. **Warning**

Warning
#6Intermediate11-26-1

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 2

#1Basic10-08-5

Basic – 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**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic06-01-5

Basic – 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**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 20, 2026 12:39 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
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 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.