Marina Jack II

2 Marina Plaza, Sarasota, FL 34236

Seafood

Last inspected: Mar 26, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show six inspections at Marina Jack II stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 26, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

Looking across the full record, “equipment in poor repair” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.

Restaurants in Sarasota average 81, so Marina Jack II trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 26, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands. Establishment serves a highly susceptible population. Bartender handling lemons and limes with their bare hands wile cutting. Bartender discarded the fruit.

09-03-4

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Bartender handling lemons and limes with their bare hands wile cutting. Bartender discarded the fruit.

01B-13-4

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to clean silverware in the galley area. Chef removed the bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Particle board shelves in the galley broken and chipped. **Repeat Violation**

14-11-5

Dec 12, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Several items stored in the hand washing sink in the galley. Employee removed the items. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Particle board shelving in the galley chipped and broken. **Repeat Violation**

14-11-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area behind the nozzles on the soda machine in the galley soiled.

23-03-4

Apr 22, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Particle board shelving in the galley chipped and broken. **Repeat Violation**

14-11-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area beside the nozzle on soda machine in the galley soiled. Splash plate behind the three compartment sink in the upstairs bar soiled

23-03-4

Oct 10, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Particle board shelving in the galley broken and chipped. **Repeat Violation**

14-11-5

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floors in the galley.

36-11-4

May 25, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Sep 7, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit for the three compartment sink and sanitizer buckets.

16-37-1

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Shelves under the counters in the galley area broken and chipped. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**

14-11-5

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floors in the galley area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**

36-11-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the hand washing sink in the galley area.

31B-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area behind the nozzles of the soda machine in the galley soiled.

23-03-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Marina Jack II last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Marina Jack II on file is from Mar 26, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Marina Jack II?

Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Marina Jack II.

How does Marina Jack II compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Marina Jack II most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Marina Jack II's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Marina Jack II have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Marina Jack II 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 Marina Jack II inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Marina Jack II is inspected around two times per year on average.

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