Fin Bistro

657 S Collier Blvd, Marco Island, FL 34145

Seafood

Last inspected: Oct 2, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Fin Bistro appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 2, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited four times.

That's lower than the typical Marco Island restaurant, which scores around 76. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 2, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the salad station raw shrimp are stored above ready to eat deserts. Operator moved items to proper order. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

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 entrance to the bar. Operator cleaned and sanitized the soda gun nozzle. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a buildup of ice on the back of the blower in the walk in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. There is a scoop in 91F standing water. Operator moved the container to the flat top grill. **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

May 20, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. On a rolling rack in the walk in cooler raw ground beef is stored above raw whole muscle beef. Operator moved items to proper storage order. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a black mold like substance inside the nozzle of the soda gun at the bar.

22-02-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. There is a unlabeled chemical spray bottle in the dish washing area.

41-17-4

Nov 14, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Dec 14, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk-in cooler raw fish is stored over cooked beets. Operator moved the beets to the freezer. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the make table cooler by the convection oven shrimp (46F - Cold Holding). Operator iced the shrimp. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

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 guns at the bar.

22-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. There is no soap at the hand washing sink in the pantry.

31B-03-4

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

Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. The cold water faucet handle is missing from the hand washing sink in the pantry area.

29-09-4

Jul 26, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. There is an unlabeled chemical spray bottle at the bar. Operator labeled the chemical spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a mold like substance inside the ice machine. Operator sanitized the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a build up of dust in the hood filters.

23-03-4

Jan 18, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fin Bistro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fin Bistro on file is from Oct 2, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fin Bistro?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Fin Bistro.

How does Fin Bistro compare to other restaurants in Marco Island?

Fin Bistro most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Marco Island average of 76.

Has Fin Bistro's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fin Bistro have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Fin Bistro 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 Fin Bistro inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Fin Bistro is inspected around two times per year on average.

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