The White Marlin
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
70
Score
Public records show nine inspections at The White Marlin stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 31, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.
“Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 84, which The White Marlin's 70 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Dish area.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bar area. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt or sugar container on the cook line not labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - Cup or other container with no handle used to dispense food,inside the sugar container.
14-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/ has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
70
Dec 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Waitress station and bar area.
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.tuna and lobster tails. Employee removing items from their packaging. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
78
Jun 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. Observed a bottle of Buffalo Trace inside the inside the ice machine in the bar area.
08B-56-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a swiffer power mop setting on top of the bar ice bin.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head .
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times dish room.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled, in the bar at the employee hand sink.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic cups inside employee hand sink next to the pit and bar area. Chef removed the cups from employee hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in the pit area .
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Hanging on the stove oven doors. Employee removed the tongs from the oven door. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed lobster tails and lobster meat,grouper thawing in standing water.
06-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
37
Nov 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
45
Jan 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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. Grouper in walk in cooler.
06-09-1
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name,underneath prep table on the cook line.
02D-01-5
90
Oct 24, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 24, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
64
Jun 21, 2023
Complaint Partial
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak over ready to eat chicken salad. Manager removed items and stored items correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
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 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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
02A-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bar area,
22-20-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Pit area.
31B-04-4
Basic - torn flooring peeling in the pit area.
36-10-4
43
Aug 10, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
02A-01-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The White Marlin last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The White Marlin on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The White Marlin?
Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The White Marlin.
How does The White Marlin compare to other restaurants in Port St. Joe?
The White Marlin most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Port St. Joe average of 84.
Has The White Marlin's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The White Marlin have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The White Marlin 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 The White Marlin inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The White Marlin is inspected around two times per year on average.
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