Marios
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026
47
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Marios, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 19, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.
“Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 82, which Marios' 47 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 19, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Operator employee crack eggs without changing gloves and washing hands explained proper technique when cracking eggs and proper procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-27-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed items in walk in cooler prepared over 24 hours not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed slimey substance on the interior of the ice machine bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl in container of flour.
14-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee handling food on cook line with no hair protection.
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap beneath rear exit door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor in bar area soiled .
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in walk in, in disrepair.
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on the floor in the walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in gaskets on the cook line soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelf rusted. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sauces on the cook line not labeled. And sugar and flour not labeled.
02D-01-5
47
Nov 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusting on walk in cooler shelves. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles cracked in and around the walk in cooler door.
36-17-5
90
Jul 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on can opener blade. Operator moved can opener for cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black substance inside interior of ice machine bin. Operator cleaned ice machine during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusting on walk in cooler shelves. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled on cookline near the stand up reach in cooler and the hand sink. Operator instructed employee to clean the wall. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-27-5
78
Nov 21, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Jul 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Jan 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in door handles on cook line equipment soiled with buildup of food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-16: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked and missing floor tiles at entrance to walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-16: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
90
Nov 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw pork chops on shelf above cooked pasta in reach in cooler on cook line. Operator moved raw pork. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee change gloves without washing hands. **Warning**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed cooked ribs prepared over 24 hours according to operator frozen solid in walk in freezer not date marked. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-04-5
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. Observed no proof of training for any employees. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in door handles on cook line equipment soiled with buildup of food debris. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Co2 tank next to walk in cooler not secure. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse sitting on top of open box of rice on cookline. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked and missing floor tiles at entrance to walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign next to sink in servers station or in the mens room bathroom. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pasta and Alfredo sauce in reach in cooler on cook line not covered. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5
45
Jul 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed eggs stored above corned beef hash stored in a third pan on cook line in reach in cooler. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed paper towels out in dispenser on cook line next to stand up reach in cooler. Operator filled dispenser. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed individual portions of meat loaf frozen in walk in cooler not date marked with day prepared. **Repeat Violation**
02C-04-5
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 - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tile in walk in cooler as you enter near the door.
36-17-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed box of ribs and two boxes of bread on floor in walk in freezer, operator moved boxes to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed raw ribs in walk in freezer stored in bulk hotel pan without a cover.
08B-12-5
55
Mar 9, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed repackaged raw salmon stored over cooked food.
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked chopped sausage. Operator placed raw shell eggs on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter pats 77F at wait station less than 4 hours. Operator placed butter pats on metal tray and placed in walk in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
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
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at end of cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed precooked ribs not date marked.
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed soups and precooked foods in walk in cooler not date marked.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense granola. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at end of cook line.
31B-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Cook line.
14-20-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters.
25-06-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary ammonium concentration at 100 ppm.
21-08-4
23
Sep 20, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Marios last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Marios on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Marios?
Across the inspection record, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Marios.
How does Marios compare to other restaurants in Estero?
Marios most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Estero average of 82.
Has Marios' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Marios have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Marios means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Marios inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Marios is inspected around three times per year on average.
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