Marco Island Restaurant Inspection

844 Gulf & Prime

844 BALD EAGLE DR, MARCO ISLAND, FL 34145

Latest published DBPR result

Call Back - Complied

October 8, 2026 · Routine - Food

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic

No correction flags listed in the published notes.

Unofficial routine score: 81/100 · BBased on 3 routine inspections in the past 2 years.How this summary works →

Latest Published Visit

October 8, 2026

High priority0
Intermediate0
Basic1
Total findings1
Inspector observationsRelayed from the official DBPR inspection report
Basic 22-20-5

From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. There is a mold like substance around the ceiling ice chutes in the ice machine. - From follow-up inspection 2026-10-08: There is a black mold like substance on the interior walls of the ice machine.

WarningTime Extended
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Earlier Visits

5 earlier visits on file

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July 29, 2026Routine - Food 7 findings

Official resultWarning Issued

High priority2
Intermediate3
Basic2
Total7
Inspector observationsRelayed from the official DBPR inspection report
High Priority 03G-04-5

Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. In the walk in cooler there are five 2 pound packages of fully thawed scallops, 2 1 1/2 pound packages of cooked octopus, 3 3 pound packages of snapper, 3 2 pound packages if grouper and 2 2 pound packages of calamari. All fully thawed inside in house reduced oxygen packaging.

Warning
High Priority 01B-13-4

Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. In the walk in cooler there are five 2 pound packages of fully thawed scallops, 2 1 1/2 pound packages of cooked octopus, 3 3 pound packages of snapper, 3 2 pound packages if grouper and 2 2 pound packages of calamari. All fully thawed inside in house reduced oxygen packaging.

Warning
Intermediate 22-02-4

Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a mold like substance inside the nozzle of the soda gun in the server station.

Warning
Intermediate 31A-11-4

Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. The hand washing sink by the walk in cooler/freezer has beed used as a dump sink as evidenced by the ice inside.

Warning
Intermediate 03G-50-1

Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator is doing reduced oxygen packaging and sous vide without an approved HACCP plan.

Warning
Basic 22-20-5

Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. There is a mold like substance around the ceiling ice chutes in the ice machine.

Warning
Basic 10-08-5

Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in the ice bin in the server station.

Warning
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January 14, 2026Routine - Food 3 findings

DBPR reported name: The 844 Gulf & Prime

Official resultInspection Completed - No Further Action

High priority1
Intermediate1
Basic1
Total3
Inspector observationsRelayed from the official DBPR inspection report
High Priority 08A-05-6

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the make table in front of the deep fryer raw lobster tails are stored above compound butter and crab meat stuffing. Operator moved items to proper storage.

Corrected On-Site
Intermediate 53A-03-7

Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Food manager certification fir Steven M. Is expired.

Basic 22-20-5

Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. There is a mold like son the interior walls and ceiling of the ice machine.

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August 7, 2025Routine - Food 3 findings

DBPR reported name: The 844 Gulf & Prime

Official resultInspection Completed - No Further Action

High priority0
Intermediate0
Basic3
Total3
Inspector observationsRelayed from the official DBPR inspection report
Basic 22-20-5

Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. There is a mold like substance on the ceiling and interior walls.

Basic 10-08-5

Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. There is a ice scoop handle in contact with the ice inside the ice bin in the service area.

Basic 31B-04-4

No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. There are two hand washing sinks at the bar are missing hand washing signs.

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October 23, 2024Complaint Full 5 findings

DBPR reported name: The 844 Gulf & Prime

Official resultInspection Completed - No Further Action

High priority1
Intermediate1
Basic3
Total5
Inspector observationsRelayed from the official DBPR inspection report
High Priority 08A-05-6

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the bottom of the make table cooler in front of the range raw shell eggs are stored over chopped herbs, roasted peppers. Operator moved the eggs to proper storage.

Corrected On-Site
Intermediate 31A-11-4

Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. An employee dumped and rinsed a bottle in the hand sink at the bar.

Basic 16-21-4

Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. There is a buildup of food debris on the top of the chemical sterilization dishwasher.

Basic 31B-04-4

No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. There is a hand washing sink at the bar, on the kitchen side, with no hand washing sign.

Basic 23-03-4

Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a mold like substance around the doors of the ice machine.

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July 16, 2024Routine - Food 6 findings

DBPR reported name: The 844 Gulf & Prime

Official resultInspection Completed - No Further Action

High priority1
Intermediate4
Basic1
Total6
Inspector observationsRelayed from the official DBPR inspection report
High Priority 29-37-4

Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. The spray hose in the dishwasher area hangs below the flood rim.

Intermediate 22-02-4

Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a mold like substance inside the soda gun nozzle by the coffee station, also inside the nozzle of the soda gun at the end of the bar by the kitchen, the nozzle of the soda gun in front of the dishwasher near the front door.

Intermediate 31A-09-4

Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. There is a container of syrups blocking a hand washing sink at the bar.

Intermediate 31B-02-4

No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. There are no paper towels at the hand washing sink on the expeditor line. Operator supplied paper towels.

Corrected On-Site
Intermediate 31B-03-4

No soap provided at handwash sink. There is no soap at the hand washing sink at the end of the bar by the restroom.

Basic 31B-04-4

No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. There is no hand washing sign at the hand washing sink at the bar near the front door.

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DBPR license
2103760
Format
Seating
Seats listed
184
Inspection history
6 visits
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About The Score

How this score works

Based on 3 routine inspections in the past 2 years. Each routine visit starts at 100, minus 8 points per high-priority finding, 3 per intermediate, and 1 per basic. We average visits at full weight through 180 days, half weight at 181–365 days, and quarter weight at 366–730 days. Follow-ups and other non-routine visits are shown separately, without score bonuses or extra penalties. This is our summary—not a Florida DBPR grade or a statement of current conditions. Full scoring methodology →

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