Marker 8
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
78
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Marker 8 stretching back to 2022. On Feb 11, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “operator is not properly tracking/marking the number” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
The city-wide average for Dunedin sits at 75, putting Marker 8 on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat foods in reach in cooler. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed prepared foods stored in reach n coolers not labeled at time of inspection. Operator labeled during inspection.
02C-02-5
78
Apr 1, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Over 400ppm quaternary. Employee refilled bucket, second test 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
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. Chicken wings were cooked on 3/19, then frozen, then thawed on 3/30 and were not date marked once thawed. Operator added updated date to chicken wings. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-04-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at both handwash sinks in the kitchen. Operator restocked. No paper towels at handwash sink at the bar. Employee stocked paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Handwash sink near the 3 compartment sink.
29-20-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pork thawing at room temperature. Operator relocated pork to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
64
Dec 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Moved utensil pan to grill to maintain 135f, temp. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-05-5
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. Pulled pork and pulled chicken not tracked for time after items pulled from freezer. Explained process to staff. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-04-5
78
Mar 14, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 7, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
67
Oct 31, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish thawing at room temperature, still frozen
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles and food containers holding food removed from its original container not labeled with common name.
02D-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. Fish still frozen put out to thaw on counter not removed from its original container.
06-09-1
86
Apr 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw eggs stored over fresh tomatoes. Operator rearranged the cooler to gain compliance. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
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. Discussed and provided handout pertaining to vomit and diarrheal events
11-27-4
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. Discussed and provided employee agreement.
11-26-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil stored on the floor. Operator moved oil 6" off the floor **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket and back pack on prep table no separated from clean equipment an food. Discussed the importance of storing personal items separately from food and clean equipment.
40-06-5
55
Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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. 0ppm sanitizer. Operator will utilize 3 compartment sink until the repair is makevon the dish machine.
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Mop bucket stored in front of hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Cook line hand wash sink no soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Paint in dry storage. Operator removed paint **Corrected On-Site**
41-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cook line.
02D-01-5
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Marker 8 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Marker 8 on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Marker 8?
Across the inspection record, “operator is not properly tracking/marking the number” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Marker 8.
How does Marker 8 compare to other restaurants in Dunedin?
Marker 8 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Dunedin average of 75.
Has Marker 8's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Marker 8 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Marker 8 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 Marker 8 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Marker 8 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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