Black Marlin (The)
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
64
Score
Black Marlin (The) has been inspected nine times since 2022. On Mar 30, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “food stored on floor” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Black Marlin (The)'s 64 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
64
Feb 17, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed few mussel tags not dated.
01C-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bucket of pickles, stored on the floor and walking cooler. On the floor when I leave and laid upside down and glass on the floor Operator removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed wine , margarine, and oil and squeeze bottles not labeled
02D-01-5
74
Dec 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
86
Apr 22, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb on back dock.
29-34-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw shrimp over diced tomato bruschetta and sliced mushrooms reach in cooler on cook line. Raw tuna over French fries reach in freezer in dry storage area. Operator stored all products properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. diced tomato bruschetta (45F - Cold Holding); cooked mushrooms (45F - Cold Holding) Observed in plastic cups, in metal pans in top portion of flip top cooler on cook line. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 45 minutes. Advised operator to place products directly into metal pans. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (86F - Hot Holding) Observed in Squirt bottle on cook line. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Advised operator to place on time control. Time control procedure sent to operator.
03B-01-6
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. Procedure sent to operator.
11-27-4
Basic - Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. Observed Portioned Mussels with no tag at stainless reach in cooler on cook line. Operator provided tags. **Corrected On-Site**
01C-06-5
47
Nov 3, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw beef (50F - Cold Holding); escargot (50F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); sausage (47F - Cold Holding); balsamic diced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding) Top of make table in kitchen closest to stove . Operator states in unit less then 4 hours, Operator will exchange with cold product and or place on ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Shell eggs over whole muscle beef
08A-20-5
High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. At bar
08B-56-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher loaded dirty dishes into dish machine then handled clean dishes. Operator coached on proper hand washing **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Strainer blocking handsink in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In kitchen. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
47
Feb 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Oven cleaner/above ice machine/corrective action taken/operator stored chemicals in proper area. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-10-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine sanitizing at 0/ppm chlorine.
22-41-4
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener/prep area
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil/shortening containers/storage area/corrective action taken/operator stored foods back on shelf. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-38-4
55
Sep 2, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer/frontline line/corrective action taken/operator labeled chemical. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil/shortening containers/storage area.
08B-38-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Black Marlin (The) last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Black Marlin (The) on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Black Marlin (The)?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Black Marlin (The).
How does Black Marlin (The) compare to other restaurants in Stuart?
Black Marlin (The) most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Stuart average of 81.
Has Black Marlin (The)'s inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Black Marlin (The) have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Black Marlin (The) means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Black Marlin (The) inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Black Marlin (The) is inspected around three times per year on average.
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