Island Chicken Marco

905 N Collier Blvd, Marco Island, FL 34145-2742

American

Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Island Chicken Marco appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2022. Island Chicken Marco was last inspected on Jan 14, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to five violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “ice scoop handle in contact with ice” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

By comparison, the average Marco Island facility scores 77, putting Island Chicken Marco on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 14, 2026

Routine - Food

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

View 5 violations

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Aug 21, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Aug 2, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. An employee handled his cellphone then handled clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee educated on proper hand washing, then proceeded to wash their hands. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-29-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. There are no paper towels at the hand washing sink next to the ice machine.

31B-02-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. There are three unsecured carbon dioxide tanks next to the bag in box soda storage.

51-11-4

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

14-69-4

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. The ice scoop handle is in contact with the ice, there is a ice scoop on the soda gun drainage rack at the front counter.

10-08-5

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. There is a container of single service forks at the front counter with the food contact surface up.

25-02-4

Basic - Wash/Rinse/Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. There is food debris floating in the quaternary sanitizer at the triple sink.

16-05-4

Sep 19, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled a step stool and dirty utensils then handled clean utensils without removing gloves and washing hands. Inspector educated the employee on proper hand washing. **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-09-4

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. Inspector provided the operator with the employee health reporting agreement, employees read and signed the agreement. **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. There is a unlabeled container of sugar on a shelf across from the ice machine. Operator labeled the container. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. There is a employee drink on a shelf next to containers of parmesan cheese and over the table where food is packaged.

12B-07-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. There are cases of bread stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer.

08B-38-4

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. The ice scoop handle is touching the ice in the ice machine. Operator adjusted the ice scoop. **Corrected On-Site**

10-08-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a buildup of grease and dust on the hood filters.

23-03-4

May 4, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jul 21, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. There are 16 exterior seats added to a no seat establishment. Inspector provided the operator with the seating evaluation form. **Corrective Action Taken**

51-09-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Island Chicken Marco last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Island Chicken Marco on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Island Chicken Marco?

Across the inspection record, “ice scoop handle in contact with ice” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Island Chicken Marco.

How does Island Chicken Marco compare to other restaurants in Marco Island?

Island Chicken Marco most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Marco Island average of 77.

Has Island Chicken Marco's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Island Chicken Marco have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Island Chicken Marco 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 Island Chicken Marco inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Island Chicken Marco is inspected around two times per year on average.

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