Mario's Restaurant in Mary Esther
Last inspected:
2504 a Hwy 98 W, Mary Esther, FL 32569Mario's Restaurant in Mary Esther has been emergency-closed once, on September 13, 2018, for rodent activity. The facility has accumulated 35 violations across 19 inspections dating from 2022 to February 2026, averaging 1.8 violations per inspection, well below the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have appeared in 5 of the 19 inspections, including employee health reporting violations cited twice (February 2023 and April 2022) and hand-washing violations cited twice (November 2022 and April 2022). A disciplinary action resulted in $400 in fines. The most recent inspection on February 5, 2026 found no violations and was completed with no further action required.
Most recent closure: September 13, 2018 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Mario's Restaurant in Mary Esther: Comparison to Okaloosa County Averages
Mario's Restaurant in Mary Esther: Emergency Closure History (1)
Mario's Restaurant in Mary Esther: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2018048671 | $400.00 | Sep 13, 2018 | Miami (Doral) |
Mario's Restaurant in Mary Esther: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections6 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Warning Issued
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 4 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections10 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
Mario's Restaurant in Mary Esther: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Mario's Restaurant in Mary Esther last inspected?
- Mario's Restaurant in Mary Esther was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 5, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Mario's Restaurant in Mary Esther last shut down?
- Mario's Restaurant in Mary Esther was last shut down on September 13, 2018 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Mario's Restaurant in Mary Esther?
- The most frequently cited violations at Mario's Restaurant in Mary Esther are: Outer openings protected, Chemical properly stored, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Mario's Restaurant in Mary Esther had?
- Mario's Restaurant in Mary Esther has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 1.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Mario's Restaurant in Mary Esther find?
- Mario's Restaurant in Mary Esther was most recently inspected on February 5, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Mario's Restaurant in Mary Esther ever been shut down?
- Yes, Mario's Restaurant in Mary Esther has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- Has Mario's Restaurant in Mary Esther faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Mario's Restaurant in Mary Esther has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Mario's Restaurant in Mary Esther been fined?
- Mario's Restaurant in Mary Esther has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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