Marker 3

3421 Stringfellow Rd, St. James City, FL 33956

Seafood

Last inspected: Apr 16, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show three inspections at Marker 3 stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 16, 2024. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. Public records show no inspections at Marker 3 since Apr 16, 2024, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 10 violations to closer to five violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Restaurants in St. James City average 80, so Marker 3 trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 16, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. The dishwashing machine was serviced during routine inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

22-41-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

22-08-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. The manager removed drink from reach-in cooler in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

51-11-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.

36-17-5

Mar 7, 2024

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Sep 2, 2022

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 15 violations

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed containers of Pepto-Bismol and Pepcid store on can rack. **Warning**

41-07-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed grilled chicken (94F - Hot Holding); tomato soup (89F - Hot Holding) in steam table. The operator is placing on stove top to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

03B-01-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw ground beef (47F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler. The operator is stand up reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken wings over raw shrimp in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The operator placed raw chicken wings on bottom shelf beside raw shrimp. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08A-20-5

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**

53A-05-6

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

53A-01-7

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**

16-37-1

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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

53B-05-5

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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

53B-14-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**

22-20-5

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed walk-in cooler ambient temperature 47F. **Warning**

14-74-7

Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed mens restroom urinal out of order. **Warning**

32-05-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed drinks in stand up reach-in freezer. **Warning**

12B-13-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Warning**

36-17-5

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food in stand up reach-in cooler in storage area. **Warning**

08B-49-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Marker 3 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Marker 3 on file is from Apr 16, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Marker 3?

Across the inspection record, “opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Marker 3.

How does Marker 3 compare to other restaurants in St. James City?

Marker 3 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the St. James City average of 80.

Has Marker 3's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Marker 3 have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Marker 3 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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