Doreens Cup of Joe
Last inspected: Oct 3, 2025
64
Score
Going back to 2022, Doreens Cup of Joe has eight inspections in the public record. On Oct 3, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Marco Island restaurant, which scores around 77. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. There are rolls stored inside non food grade bags in the walk in cooler. Operator removed the rolls from the non food grade bags. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. The hand washing sink in the expeditor station has been used as a dump sink as evidenced by the ice inside.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. The paper towel holder at the hand washing sink in the dish area is jammed.
31B-05-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. In the phone room there is a rack of clean silverware stored with the food contact surface up.
24-18-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a buildup of grease on the hood filters.
23-03-4
64
Mar 12, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm), operator adjusted the line, chlorine sanitizer 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. There are four employees with expired training.
53B-14-5
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. There are seven chipped plate observed throughout the establishment.
14-12-4
74
Oct 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the make table cooler in the sandwich/pancake area, chicken salad (49F - Cold Holding); fresh mozzarella (50F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (49F - Cold Holding). Operator moved foods to other coolers. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: In the make table cooler in the sandwich/pancake station, chicken salad 48F cold holding, cut tomatoes 50F cold holding, cream cheese 48F cold holding, smoked salmon 49F cold holding. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in the service area. Operator moved the scoop to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: **Time Extended**
10-08-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. There is no hand washing sign at the hand sink at the expeditor station and at the bar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: No hand washing sign at the hand sink at the expeditor station. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
78
Oct 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the make table cooler in the sandwich/pancake area, chicken salad (49F - Cold Holding); fresh mozzarella (50F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (49F - Cold Holding). Operator moved foods to other coolers. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Supplied operator with the employee health agreement. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in the service area. Operator moved the scoop to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. There is no hand washing sign at the hand sink at the expeditor station and at the bar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4
70
Oct 30, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked sausage (110F - Hot Holding). Operator moved the sausage to the flat top grill to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a black mold like substance inside the nozzle if the so Da gun at the bar. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. There are employees wearing watches and bracelets while handling food. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. There is a wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizer at the bar.
21-12-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. The handle of the ice scoop in the ice bin at the bar is in contact with the ice.
10-08-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. There is no hand washing sign at the hand sink at the bar.
31B-04-4
64
Oct 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. An employee used their cellphone, put on gloves and handled containers of ready to eat food without washing hands. Inspector spoke with the operator who educated the employee. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - 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 at the bar.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. There are employees wearing watches and other wrist jewelry while preparing food.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. There is a employee with no hair restraint preparing food.
13-03-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment handle between uses. There is a set of tongs hanging from the deep fryer.
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a buildup of grease on the hood filters.
23-03-4
64
May 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
67
Oct 27, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Doreens Cup of Joe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Doreens Cup of Joe on file is from Oct 3, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Doreens Cup of Joe?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Doreens Cup of Joe.
How does Doreens Cup of Joe compare to other restaurants in Marco Island?
Doreens Cup of Joe most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Marco Island average of 77.
Has Doreens Cup of Joe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Doreens Cup of Joe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Doreens Cup of Joe 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 Doreens Cup of Joe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Doreens Cup of Joe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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