Marco Island Restaurant Inspection

Hoots Restaurant

563 ELKCOM CIRCLE, MARCO ISLAND, FL 34145

C

74/100Unofficial MarcoIslandFL score

Mixed recent record

Latest vs. prior7 → 1fewer findings on latest visit
Past 365 days3 visits · 12 findings6 high-priority findings

Latest Published Visit

August 31, 2026

High priority0
Intermediate1
Basic0
Total findings1
Inspector observationsRelayed from the official DBPR inspection report
Intermediate 22-02-4

From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a buildup of food debris on the slicer around the blade, under the sharpener cover and on the food gripping plate. - From follow-up inspection 2026-08-31: There is a buildup of dried food debris on the interior guard under the slicer blade.

WarningTime Extended
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Earlier Visits

2 earlier visits on file

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August 28, 2026Routine - Food 7 findings

Official resultAdministrative complaint recommended

High priority4
Intermediate3
Basic0
Total7
Inspector observationsRelayed from the official DBPR inspection report
High Priority 12A-27-4

Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. A cook cracked raw shell eggs then handled clean plates without changing gloves and washing their hands. Educated employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee changed gloves and washed their hands.

Corrected On-SiteWarning
High Priority 08A-04-5

Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In the walk in cooler raw smoked salmon is stored inside the same box as unwashed lemons and beets. All foods properly stored.

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
High Priority 01B-02-5

Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the single door make table in the prep/salad station, tuna salad (47F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (46F - Cold Holding); potato salad (48F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (48F - Cold Holding); hard boiled eggs (48F - Cold Holding); ham (44F - Cold Holding); Canadian bacon (45F - Cold Holding); corned beef (49F - Cold Holding); corned beef hash (48F - Cold Holding); American cheese (45F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (45F - Cold Holding). Per operator all items in the cooler longer than 4 hours. See stop sale.

Warning
High Priority 03A-02-5

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the single door make table in the prep/salad station, tuna salad (47F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (46F - Cold Holding); potato salad (48F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (48F - Cold Holding); hard boiled eggs (48F - Cold Holding); ham (44F - Cold Holding); Canadian bacon (45F - Cold Holding); corned beef (49F - Cold Holding); corned beef hash (48F - Cold Holding); American cheese (45F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (45F - Cold Holding). Per operator all items in the cooler longer than 4 hours. See stop sale.

Warning
Intermediate 12A-01-4

Employee applied hand antiseptic in place of washing hands as required.

Warning
Intermediate 22-02-4

Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a buildup of food debris on the slicer around the blade, under the sharpener cover and on the food gripping plate.

Warning
Intermediate 31A-09-4

Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. There is a large mixer blocking access to the hand washing sink in the prep=salad station.

Warning
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January 28, 2026Routine - Food 4 findings

Official resultInspection Completed - No Further Action

High priority2
Intermediate1
Basic1
Total4
Inspector observationsRelayed from the official DBPR inspection report
High Priority 08A-08-5

Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Inside a bucket in the walk in cooler raw ground beef is stored with a pouch of commercially processed clam chowder. Operator moved items to proper storage.

Corrected On-Site
High Priority 08A-04-5

Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In the walk in cooler raw ready to eat smoked salmon is stored inside a case of unwashed lemons. Operator moved items to proper storage.

Corrected On-Site
Intermediate 41-17-4

Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. There is an unlabeled chemical spray bottle at the triple sink.

Basic 13-03-4

Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. There is an employee with no hair restraints preparing food. Employee put on a hat.

Corrected On-Site
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DBPR license
2102683
Format
Seating
Seats listed
65
Inspection history
3 visits
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About The Score

A consistent summary, not an official state grade

Each published visit receives a score starting at 100: −8 per high-priority finding, −3 per intermediate finding, and −1 per basic finding, plus additional deductions for enforcement outcomes. The restaurant score is the average of its visit scores from the last 365 days; visits older than 180 days receive half weight. A 90–100 is an A, 80–89 a B, 70–79 a C, 60–69 a D, and below 60 an F. Florida DBPR does not issue this score.

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