FOUR MARLINS
1435 SIMONTON ST · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 20 lbs of thawed raw grouper stored inside reduced oxygen packaging at walk in cooler. Discussed with Chef and GM safe handling procedures. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shrimp (50F – Cold Holding); raw ground beef (52F – Cold Holding) at reach in cooler drawers at cook line. As per chef, less than 2 hours. Chef took products to walk in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Intermediate 1
03F-10-5Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment utilizing time as a public health control for butter at front line, no written procedures available. Provided form via email to GM. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Basic 8
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
24-06-4Basic – Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean cooking utensils stored in dirty tray underneath preparation table across from protein walk in cooler. GM began removing items. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-09-1Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 20 lbs of thawed raw grouper stored inside reduced oxygen packaging at walk in cooler. Discussed with Chef and GM safe handling procedures.
16-02-4Basic – Dishmachine missing baffles, curtains in wash/rinse tanks.
35B-02-4Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper stored over shaker cups at bar. GM removed cups. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed underneath reach in cooler drawers heavy accumulation of old food debris.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall above fryer area soiled with old grease and pipes behind area also soiled.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 20, 2026 12:01 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.