Four Marlins
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
37
Score
Four Marlins, located at 1435 Simonton St in Key West, FL, had a high-risk inspection on January 27, 2026, with a score of 37. This inspection identified three critical, one major, and nine minor violations, including issues such as rust on reach-in cooler shelves, debris on a warewashing machine, and missing ceiling tiles. Across eleven scored inspections, Four Marlins has predominantly received high-risk ratings.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
37
Aug 20, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
82
Apr 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
67
Dec 11, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
39
Jun 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
82
Sep 27, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
39
Jun 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
74
Jan 30, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 7 minor violations.
21
Violations — Jan 27, 2026 Inspection
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in cooler in bar.
14-33-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled.
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed 1 tile missing outside of walk in cooler. Observed 1 missing in pastry prep area.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed on air vents; dust accumulation.
36-34-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 6 mahi filets completely thawed in ROP. Observed 10 grouper filets completely thawed in ROP.
06-09-1
Basic - Dishmachine missing baffles, curtains in wash/rinse tanks. Observed at dish machine in kitchen.
16-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil on floor in dry storage. Operator placed on shelf during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in multiple freezers. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at reach in freezer outside of meat cooler.
14-36-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 6 mahi filets completely thawed in ROP. Observed 10 grouper filets completely thawed in ROP.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray on rack where chocolate syrup and mixers are held in bar. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed at mop sink area.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food racks.
22-31-4
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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