FOUR MARLINS
1435 Simonton Street
Key West, Florida, 33040
Upper Duval
Monroe County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/28/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 06-09-1:Basic - 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 mahi fish in individual vacuum packages inside reach in cooler at cooking station. Operator opened the packages. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. During the inspection employee removed tongs. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed several kitchen utensils stored in standing water at 76F. During the inspection employee discarded water. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed 2 doors standing reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed 2 doors standing reach in cooler interior soiled.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at preparation area. During the inspection operator placed a new paper towel. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/28/2025 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 12/11/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
8
Total
13
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
- 24-06-4:Basic - 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**
- 06-09-1:Basic - 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.
- 16-02-4:Basic - Dishmachine missing baffles, curtains in wash/rinse tanks.
- 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper stored over shaker cups at bar. GM removed cups. Corrected On-Site
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed underneath reach in cooler drawers heavy accumulation of old food debris.
- 36-27-5:Basic - 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.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-13-4:High 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-02-5:High 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
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - 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
- 48-01-5:No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Observed boiler certificates expired.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/11/2024 revealed 13 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 6/24/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Towels on top of the preparation table. Manager put inside the sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Employee washed it. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/24/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 9/27/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
2
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Pair of tongs hanging from handle of oven. Employee removed tongs to properly store. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vents throughout kitchen soiled/ rusted
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flying insects in the rolling areas: one in warewashing area and one observed on cookline near stove. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. half and half creamer (50F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler in bar area. Operator stated server had it out for customers coffee this morning. Operator stated he will discuss with server to put back in cooler after each use. Also, butter (46F - Cold Holding); buttermilk (45F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler in pastry area. Operator stated employee has been in cooler a lot this morning. Operator will move items to a nearby cooler to chill items. rechecked temps on butter and buttermilk at end of inspection and both at 43F **Corrective Action Taken**
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing from threaded hose bibb in warewashing area. Engineering installed vacuum breaker during this inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Multiple oyster tags missing last date served. Discussed with operator. Also, tags not in chronological order. Operator started to put tags in order during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Portable Cutting boards on cookline and in prep area soiled/ stained.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink next to ice machine. Operator replenished paper towels. Corrected On-Site
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator using TPHC on front service area for the butter and on cook line for items near flip top reach-in cooler unable to provide TPHC paperwork during this inspection. Emailed paperwork to operator and he started to fill out during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/27/2023 revealed 9 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 9/27/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/27/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 9/25/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach-in cooler on cook line held from previous day Cut melon (57F - Cold Holding); Salmon (57F - Cold Holding); Yogurt (57F - Cold Holding); Feta cheese (57F - Cold Holding) See Stop Sale. Cooler had Ambient temperature of 50F. Observed in walk-in cooler Ham (57F - Cold Holding); Sharp cheddar cheese (57F - Cold Holding); Raw shell eggs Ambient temperature (50F - Cold Holding); Milk (56F - Cold Holding); Heavy cream (56F - Cold Holding); Goat cheese (56F - Cold Holding); Blue cheese crumbles (56F - Cold Holding); Yogurt (57F - Cold Holding); Mozzarella cheese (57F - Cold Holding); Pepper jack cheese (57F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (57F - Cold Holding); Butter (57F - Cold Holding); Half and Half (57F - Cold Holding); Liquid egg whites (57F - Cold Holding); Culinary Cream (57F - Cold Holding); Tuna salad (57F - Cold Holding); Ham (57F - Cold Holding); Pork (57F - Cold Holding); Turkey (57F - Cold Holding); Potato salad (57F - Cold Holding) Walk in cooler had Ambient temperature of 57F. See Stop Sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-16: Reach-in cooler located in prep area adjacent to cook line: Salmon 52F, fish dip 53F, hummus 53F, cream cheese 53F. Manager stated items placed in cooler six hours prior to temperature being taken.Admin Complaint Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: Cooked vegetables, cut melon, house made yogurt, feta cheese at prep area drawers and flip top outside of cookline 50F-56F. Operator stated items were placed in cooler this morning. Operator stated hotel and restaurant had some electrical issues from last nights storm. Operator stated he will put ice on foods to chill. Also, reach-in cooler drawers on cookline butter, cut tomatoes, cooked chicken, raw fish 44F-49F. Operator stated items were placed in reach-in cooler drawers this morning when they opened 7a. Operator stated they have someone scheduled to service equipment today. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/25/2023 revealed 1 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).