Muelle Marino FJ

8001 US Hwy 301, Riverview, FL 33578 · Permanent Food Service · License 3900026

Official report

out of 100

Grade F

Safety score 43 of 100

Latest visit: Oct 28, 2026 (10 days ago)

What drove the grade

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.High priority · 18 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Aug 24 complaint inspection
2 high priority (1 fixed on the spot), 5 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot, 2 repeats), 12 basic (4 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most
-37
Administrative complaint on Aug 24, now complaint after follow-up
Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed
-20
Safety score43

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Aug242026

Complaint inspection

19 violations found · Inspector came back once

Follow-up visitOct 28, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
10 violations still not corrected:
- 2 Intermediate
- 8 Basic
What was still cited
Intermediate2
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  More time given
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
  No manager certificate provided, establishment still using consultant Eva Ruiz Certification. Who does not work at establishment.
  Administrative complaint
Basic8
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
  More time given
- Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
  More time given
- Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  More time given
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  More time given
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  More time given
- Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles improperly stored.
  More time given
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
  More time given
- Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitAug 24, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
19 violations found:
- 2 High priority
- 5 Intermediate
- 12 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority2
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
  Raw fish over ready to eat cucumbers and cilantro in reach in cooler.
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use.
  Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee wash and rinse dishes without sanitizing. Employee made sanitizer and began sanitizing dishes.
  Fixed on the spot
Intermediate5
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  Cutting board on prep cooler.
  Repeat violation
  No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing.
  Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Establishment has no sanitizer of any kind, employee got approved chlorine sanitizer at time of inspection.
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violationAdministrative complaint
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  Dishes in hand wash sink in kitchen.
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
  Establishment using a consultant food manager certification Eva Ruiz who is not affiliated with the restaurant. No other food manager certification provided.
  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 & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All expired.
Basic12
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
  Fryer oil on floor.
- Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
  Tongs on oven door handle.
  Repeat violation
- Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  Employee drink on prep table.
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  Using bowl with no handle to scoop nuts.
- Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  Sanitizer bucket tested 0 ppm chlorine, employee remade tested 50 ppm chlorine.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  Repeat violation
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Hood filters soiled.
- Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles improperly stored.
  To go boxes on floor in closet.
  Repeat violation
- Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
  Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  Bathroom door not self closing.
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
  Wall soiled next to fryers.
- Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  Repeat violation
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Ready-to-eat food: Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
Food-contact surface: Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Nonfood-contact surface: Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.