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GREEN MARLIN RESTAURANT & RAW BAR

1475 US HWY 1 · VERO BEACH · Indian River County · FL 32960

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 6, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Admin. complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3489959
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID8849610
DBPR license4101098

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#6High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: Stop sale issued for items in walk in cooler overnight. See stop sale **Time Extended**

Stop Sale
#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in – Mahi 45f Grouper 46 Pulled pork 46 Sausage links 47 Prime rib 52 Crab cakes 46 Raw shrimp 46f Gumbo 47 Milk 47 Cookline Broccoli 55f Salad cooler Cut lettuce 57 **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: All in walk in cooler overnight Cooked linguine 44 12lbs Scallop fritters mix 44 2liters Raw Haddock 44 5lbs Pulled pork 45f 5lbs Pork rolls 45 7lbs Sausage links 45 Corned beef 45 1.5lb Canadian ham 45 1lb Bacon 45 2 cases Raw chicken 46 40lbs Pulled chicken 48 6lbs Andouille sausage 48 5lbs Cooked mahi pieces 44 1/2lb Reuben mix with cheese 45 Cooked salmon 44f 1.5lb Scallops 44-45 Schucked oysters 48 ambient 2 cases Clams 48 ambient 200ct. Scallops 45 4 32lbs Cooked chicken wings 45 10 lbs Swiss cheese 45 2lbs Feta cheese 45 1/2 lb Butter 46 Buttermilk 45 111/2 gal Heavy cream 29qt French onion 49 gallon Creamy Alfredo 46f 8 oz Au jus 48 3 gal Coleslaw 45 7×5 Hammer sauce 46 1/2 gal House made creamy parm dressing 45f 1/4 gal Chowder 6 gallons Cut cabbage 47 Breaded haddock 47 15lbs Breaded shrimp 46 7lbs Tomatoes Fresca 45 5lbs Spinach 45 12oz **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 2

#8Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **Time Extended**

#9Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 2 employees – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **Time Extended**

Basic 5

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughput kitchen – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **Time Extended**

#2Basic14-74-7

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk in cooler not maintaining food at 41f. – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: Walk in cooler is not maintaining food at 41f or below. **Time Extended**

#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door does not seal shut. – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: Door still does not seal shut. Repair technician present at time of callback. Stated door needs to be replaced. **Time Extended**

#4Basic14-69-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **Time Extended**

#5Basic21-08-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Reading 0ppm – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **Time Extended**

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 1:48 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.