Mario's Restaurant in Mary Esther

Last inspected:

2504 a Hwy 98 W, Mary Esther, FL 32569
Overview

Mario'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.

19Inspections
35Violations
1Closures
$400in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Mario's Restaurant in Mary Esther: Comparison to Okaloosa County Averages

This Facility 1.8 violations / inspection 1.8 violations per inspection
Okaloosa County Avg 2.41 violations / inspection 2.41 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Okaloosa County Avg 0.1 closures / facility 0.1 county average

Mario's Restaurant in Mary Esther: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Mario's Restaurant in Mary Esther
DateReasonReopened
Rodent activity 10:05:00

Mario's Restaurant in Mary Esther: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $400.00

Disciplinary action history for Mario's Restaurant in Mary Esther
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement 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
— 3 inspections10 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— 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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