Stilts
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026
74
Score
Stilts has been inspected nine times since 2022. Stilts was last inspected on Feb 26, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled”, showing up two times.
Among Marco Island restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 26, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. On a shelf, stored with undamaged cans there are 2 number 10 cans of mandarin orange segments with dented rims and sides. See stop sale.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There used to be a black substance on the can opener blade. Operator washed and sanitized the can opener. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. On a shelf, stored with undamaged cans there are 2 number 10 cans of mandarin orange segments with dented rims and sides. See stop sale.
08B-20-4
74
Aug 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. There are employees preparing food while wearing watches and bracelets. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-27: there is an employee with a bracelet. **Time Extended**
13-07-4
95
Aug 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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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 drop in cooler in the salad station blue cheese crumbles (54F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (57F - Cold Holding); corn salsa (54F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding). See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the drop in cooler in the salad station blue cheese crumbles (54F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (57F - Cold Holding); corn salsa (54F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding). See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. There is a unlabeled chemical spray bottle at the bar. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. There are employees preparing food while wearing watches and bracelets. **Warning**
13-07-4
64
Apr 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. In the walk in cooler there are 14 4 ounce portions of grouper that are marked to be removed from package before thawing. See stop sale.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. There is a unlabeled chemical spray bottle in the service area at the bar.
41-17-4
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. In the walk in cooler there are 14 4 ounce portions of grouper that are marked to be removed from package before thawing. See stop sale.
06-09-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. There are multiple cases of food stored on the floor in the walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
70
Oct 25, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. There is a plastic ramekin inside a container of sugar in the service area.
14-01-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. There are ice scoops at the bar that are being stored on drain pads and on shelves. Educated the employees on proper storage of food contact utensils. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. There is a spatula in 119F standing water on the side of the grill. Educated the employees on proper storage of food contact utensils. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
86
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In the broiler (not in operation) chicken tenders (126F - Hot Holding). Per operator chicken tenders were cooked less than one hour prior. Operator voluntarily discarded the chicken tenders.
03B-01-6
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a buildup of ice inside the reach in freezer on the cook line on the fan housing.
14-69-4
82
Aug 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
61
Apr 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. There is a 1/2 gallon container of liquid egg whites thawing in standing water in the prep sink. Operator moved the liquid egg whites to the cooler to thaw. The egg whites are still frozen. This is a repeat violation from 10/14/2022. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
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.in the walk-in cooler by the mop sink commercially packaged, thawed tuna marked to be removed from packaging before thawing is on a rolling rack, fully thawed, in the reduced oxygen packaging.
06-09-1
90
Oct 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Stilts last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Stilts on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Stilts?
Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Stilts.
How does Stilts compare to other restaurants in Marco Island?
Stilts most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Marco Island average of 77.
Has Stilts' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Stilts have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Stilts 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 Stilts inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Stilts is inspected around three times per year on average.
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