Marina 84 Sports Bar and Grill
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
78
Score
Inspectors have visited Marina 84 Sports Bar and Grill 12 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 6, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “equipment in poor repair” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Fort Lauderdale restaurants. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
12
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On the cook line flip top cooler, garlic spread (51F - Cold Holding). The container states the spread contains milk and keep refrigerated. The spread was removed from refrigerator less than 4 hours ago. The spread was returned to the refrigerator to chill and cold hold. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. The ice scoop was stored in a soiled pan. The scoop and pan were washed. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
78
Jul 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. The ice scoop was stored in a soiled pan. The scoop was washed and the pan changed. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the cook line hand sink. Paper towel dispenser was reloaded during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. On the cook line grill station, in the drawer, a portion of salmon was thawed in the packaging. The packaging stated to remove prior to thawing. The fish was removed from the packaging. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler across from the cook line has torn gaskets. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
74
Oct 22, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In the steam table, chili (125-130F - Hot Holding); tomato sauce (125-130F - Hot Holding). The items had been in the table less than 4 hours. The items are being reheated to 165F to hot hold
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On the cookline prep table, heavy cream (66F - Cold Holding). The item was stored in a pan inside of another pan with melted ice. The item had been out for less than 4 hours. Ice was added to chill and cold hold **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. The gaskets on the double door True cooler are torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
70
Oct 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. The reach in cooler at the front of the line, gaskets are torn.
14-11-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottle of oil on the cook line. Chef labeled the bottle **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
78
Apr 3, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the walk in cooler, onion soup (48F - Cold Holding); butter (48F - Cold Holding); chili (48F - Cold Holding); chowder (43F - Cold Holding) tomato sauce (48F - Cold Holding); peeled hard cooked eggs (48F - Cold Holding); milk (48F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (48F - Cold Holding); cheese (48F - Cold Holding); beef (48F - Cold Holding); ham (48F - Cold Holding). The items were stored in the cooler over night and were no prepped or portioned today. The items were discarded. See Stop Sale
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the walk in cooler, onion soup (48F - Cold Holding); butter (48F - Cold Holding); chili (48F - Cold Holding); chowder (43F - Cold Holding) tomato sauce (48F - Cold Holding); peeled hard cooked eggs (48F - Cold Holding); milk (48F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (48F - Cold Holding); cheese (48F - Cold Holding); beef (48F - Cold Holding); ham (48F - Cold Holding). The items were stored in the cooler over night and were no prepped or portioned today. The items were discarded. See Stop Sale
01B-02-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-01-5
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. At the reach in cooler in front of the cookline, tilapia was thawed in the ROP packaging. The fish was removed from the packaging. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
64
Oct 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed in the kitchen reach in Atosta freezer, interior door exposed styrofoam. Observed in Atosta two door low boy cooler in prep area and in the US Refrigeration three door low boy cooler across from fryers in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-06: **Time Extended**
14-36-5
95
Aug 8, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: Manager unable to provide any measuring device to check utensils surface temperature. **Time Extended**
16-62-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. One new employee hired, no proof of reporting agreement. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: Per Manager, Employee only works on weekend. Employee will read and sign reporting agreement when on duty. **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: All employee training expired. Manager scheduled training for employees. **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing in the kitchen in front of fryer in cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed in the kitchen reach in Atosta freezer, interior door exposed styrofoam. Observed in Atosta two door low boy cooler in prep area and in the US Refrigeration three door low boy cooler across from fryers in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: **Time Extended**
14-36-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Plumbing underneath hand wash sink in ware washing area, leaking. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: Observed same **Time Extended**
29-08-4
64
Aug 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Saba Air four drawer cooler underneath grill in cook line ;raw salmon (52F cold holding ); raw fish (52F cold holding ); raw steak (52 cold holding , raw chicken (52F cold holding ); raw hamburger patty (52F cold holding ); raw mahi (52 cold holding )raw corned beef (52F cold holding , Per operator items were placed in 4 drawer cooler less than 4 hours ago. Operator moved to walk in freezer to quick chill. Foods not prepared or portioned today. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Cutting boards in the kitchen and food prep area and Can opener in the kitchen. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-62-1
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. One new employee hired, no proof of reporting agreement. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing in the kitchen in front of fryer in cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed in the kitchen reach in Atosta freezer, interior door exposed styrofoam. Observed in Atosta two door low boy cooler in prep area and in the US Refrigeration three door low boy cooler across from fryers in kitchen. **Warning**
14-36-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease. Heavy grease buildup observed between fryers in the kitchen. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Plumbing underneath hand wash sink in ware washing area, leaking. **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease behind grill in cook line. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths on table in ware washing area. Operator moved to washed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oil in a spray bottle in the kitchen not labeled. Operator labeled bottle ( oil)during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Some hood filters in the kitchen observed damaged. Dish machine @0ppm, equipment not in use at time of inspection. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Establishment using 3 compartment sink to sanitize dishes. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
14-11-5
35
Mar 15, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
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. Emailed procedures to manager **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Intermediate - Nozzles in bar soiled. Operator cleaned and sanitized during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Responsible vendors certification expired for all employees. Training will be reviewed at the next routine inspection.
53B-05-5
Basic - Clean plates not stored inverted or in a protected manner on shelf next to ware washing area. Operator inverted **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Interior of microwave chipping next to cook line next to flat grill.
14-10-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris and grease. Behind fryers in cook line . **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles in disrepair in front fryer in cook line.
36-17-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink above cut tomatoes inside true refrigerator in kitchen. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of atosa reach-in-cooler in coffee station, operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Lemons in bar, operator covered **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses in cook line. Operator moved to sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
43
Aug 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over raw fish inside walk in cooler . Operator moved raw beef and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chile made 2 days ago not date marked inside walk in cooler. Operator date marked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
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. Chad ( chef )
53B-14-5
Basic - Shelf under prep table with rust that has pitted the surface. Under slicer in cook line #2 and in seasoning station.
14-33-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters in cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Interior of microwave chipping next to coffee station in kitchen. Gasket in true refrigerator torn or in disrepair next go coffee station.
14-11-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labeled oil. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry next to prep sink in ware washing area. Operator hang to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. South side of flip top cooler opposite flat grill in cook line.
36-24-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris/grease. Between stove and fryer in cook line..
36-73-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Grill scraper on floor in cook line. Operator moved to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-07-4
41
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Marina 84 Sports Bar and Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Marina 84 Sports Bar and Grill on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Marina 84 Sports Bar and Grill?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Marina 84 Sports Bar and Grill.
How does Marina 84 Sports Bar and Grill compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Marina 84 Sports Bar and Grill most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Marina 84 Sports Bar and Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Marina 84 Sports Bar and Grill have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Marina 84 Sports Bar and Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Marina 84 Sports Bar and Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Marina 84 Sports Bar and Grill is inspected around four times per year on average.
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