Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Routine - Food · Visit 1
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599 SOUTH COLLIER BLVD, MARCO ISLAND, FL 34145
Latest published DBPR result
September 22, 2026 · Routine - Food
1 marked corrected on-site. See the report for remaining findings.
Latest Published Visit
Routine - Food · Visit 1
Verify on Florida DBPR →Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. There is a mold like substance on the ice chute inside the ice machine in the prep area. Operator cleaned the ice chute.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a buildup of ice around the fan housing in the walk in freezer.
Earlier Visits
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DBPR reported name: Nacho Mama's
Official resultCall Back - Complied
From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. There are torn door gaskets on the three door upright freezer in the prep area. - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-11: The door gaskets on the three door upright freezer are damaged.
From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. There is a set of tongs on the oven door handle. Operator removed the tongs. - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-11:
DBPR reported name: Nacho Mama's
Official resultAdministrative complaint recommended
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 drawer cooler on the cook line chicken (51F - Cold Holding). See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the drawer cooler on the cook line chicken (51F - Cold Holding). See stop sale.
Wild bird present inside establishment. There are two live birds in the dining area that flew in through the open roll up windows at the bar.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. There is a black mold like substance on the ice chute of the ice machine in the prep area. Operator cleaned the ice chute.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. There is no covered receptacle in the women's bathroom, the unisex employee restroom the unisex bathroom in the dining area.
Equipment in poor repair. There are torn door gaskets on the three door upright freezer in the prep area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. There is a set of tongs on the oven door handle. Operator removed the tongs.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. There is no handwashing sign in any of the restrooms in the customer area of the restaurant. Operator posted hand washing signs in all bathrooms.
DBPR reported name: Nacho Mama's
Official resultInspection Completed - No Further Action
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the walk in cooler raw ground beef and raw whole muscle beef are stored in the same pan. Operator moved items to proper storage order.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. There is a mold like substance on the edge of the ice chute in the ice machine in the prep area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. There is an employee blouse on top cans of black beans. Operator removed the blouse.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a buildup of ice on the right hand side of the fan housing in the walk in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. There is no hand washing sign at the hand washing sink by the dishwasher. Operator hung a hand washing sign.
Plumbing system in disrepair. The cold water faucet at the hand washing sink by the dishwasher is inoperable.
DBPR reported name: Nacho Mama's
Official resultCall Back - Complied
From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. The door gasket on the upright cooler on the cook line is torn. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-23:
DBPR reported name: Nacho Mama's
Official resultWarning Issued
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. There is ice inside the hand washing sink in the dishwashing area.
No soap provided at handwash sink. The soap dispenser had fallen off the wall at the hand sink by the dishwasher and was on a shelf in dry storage. Operator re attached the soap dispenser.
Wild bird present inside establishment. Observed a wild bird fly into the establishment, land on a table then fly out.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. There is a plastic ramekin inside a container of mango salsa. Operator removed the plastic ramekin. There is a foam bowl inside a container of diced peppers in the walk in cooler. Operator removed the foam bowl.
Equipment in poor repair. The door gasket on the upright cooler on the cook line is torn.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. There is a ice scoop stored on top of the ice machine. Operator ran the ice scoop through the dishwasher.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. The air curtains at the bar that is open to the outside are not on. Observed a wild bird fly into the establishment, land on a table then fly out.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. There is a silverware bin with the silverware stored with the food contact surface up in the dining room.
DBPR reported name: Nacho Mama's
Official resultCall Back - Complied
No findings were recorded in the published summary for this visit.
Read the full inspection on Florida DBPR →DBPR reported name: Nacho Mama's
Official resultWarning Issued
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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) kitchen. Operator set up triple sink to sanitize after washing in the dishwasher.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. There is a glass inside the hand washing sink at the bar closest to the kitchen.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. There is no chlorine test kit for the dishwashers and triple sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. There are no paper towels at either handwashing sink at the bar. Operator provided paper towels .
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plan review provisos are not met. Applicant will install air curtains at the roll-up windows at the new bar. If environmental contamination is observed in the food preparation or warewashing areas due to the open nature of the bar, the division reserves the right to readdress this issue and require further means of protection. Air curtains are not installed, the kitchen has two windows exposed to possible environmental contamination directly behind the bar.
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.
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. Provided operator with the employee reporting agreement.
No soap provided at handwash sink.there is no soap at either hand washing sink at the bar. Operator provided soap.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. There are unlabeled chemical spray bottles at the bar.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. There is a bowl without a handle inside a container of pepper sauce in the upright cooler on the cook line.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. In the kitchen the ice scoops at both ice machines are stored on top of the machines.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. There is no hand washing sign at either hand washing sink at the bar
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. There is a bin of silverware on a table next to the ice machine stored with the food contact surface up.
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About The Score
Based on 5 routine inspections in the past 2 years. Each routine visit starts at 100, minus 8 points per high-priority finding, 3 per intermediate, and 1 per basic. We average visits at full weight through 180 days, half weight at 181–365 days, and quarter weight at 366–730 days. Follow-ups and other non-routine visits are shown separately, without score bonuses or extra penalties. This is our summary—not a Florida DBPR grade or a statement of current conditions. Full scoring methodology →
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