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MARLIN CAFE

MARLIN CAFE maintains a 3.7/5 food safety rating based on 4 health department inspections in KEY WEST. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 4 weeks ago · 4 reports on file

1320 Simonton Street
Key West, Florida, 33040
Upper Duval
Monroe County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.7/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/11/2026· 4w ago

Visit ID: 10936466

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 4 basic

  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezers.
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy printed.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed various meats in reach in freezer with no cover.
  • 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef over raw shrimp in freezer next to cook line. Operator corrected during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email **Corrective Action Taken**

11/13/2024· 1y 3mo ago

6/24/2024· 1y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8513497

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the reach in cooler.

9/29/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8332841

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup without handle used to dispense sugar by coffee equipment. Operator removed souflee cup from sugar. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between equipment by reach-in cooler across from food serving window. Operator removed knife. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat bread in fridge in storage room in commissary area. Operator removed shelled eggs to properly store. Corrected On-Site