BRUTUS LAND AND SEA
6950 OVERSEAS HWY, Marathon FL 33050
Last inspected Jan 29, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
JAN 24
OCT 24
MAR 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $520
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2019055477 | Sep 10, 2019 | Dec 11, 2019 | $520 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jan 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
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.0 ppm chlorine
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dish machine is not sanitizing, triple sink is set up to sanitize u til repairs are made
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw sausage over cheese in stand up unit. Raw conch over shrimp salad in walk in cooler
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Thawing ham in handwashing sink Ham was removed from sink Observed knives in handwashing sink
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water faucet handle does not work
Food stored on floor.
Food stored outside. Stand up cooler is outdoors.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Ham and roast beef thawing on table
Aug 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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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.0 ppm
Raw chicken not properly separated from raw shrimp in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Equipment in poor repair. Cold Drawer gasket are in disrepair
Food stored on floor in walk-in freezer
Food stored outside in stand up cold hold unit.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle under triple sink
Mar 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw conch salad and raw fish ceviche are not identified as raw on the menu.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Food stored on floor in the walk-in cooler
Oct 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. grouper ceviche (51F - Cold Holding); conch ceviche (51F* - Cold Holding)as per the manager the ceviche was sitting out on the table while the cold hold counter was repaired this morning. The ceviche was piper into the walk-in cooler to rapid cool
No quaternary test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.0 ppm quaternary
Apr 2, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb at outside black hose.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food, observed a side order cup in aujus and mustard seed containers
Case of pasta, buckets of flour and rice, bag of potatoes stored on floor in dry storage area and in walk-in cooler and freezer
Jan 30, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Glass washer 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.
Raw shell eggs stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food, wraps, in walk-in cooler.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb at outside black hose.
At bar Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
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.emailed to operator
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scrub pad and spray bottle stored in dishroom handwash sink
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. Emailed to operator
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Pedro Guzman exp 11-13-22
At the bar Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food, observed a side order cup in aujus and mustard seed containers
Case of pasta, buckets of flour and rice, bag of potatoes stored on floor in dry storage area and in walk-in cooler and freezer
Cleaned and sanitized cooking pots stored outside on table
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored directly on top of ice machine
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator
Aug 29, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Shell eggs over unwashed produce in walk-in cooler
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Gray hose outside
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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storage of lid
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar
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.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean pots Stored on floor in storage shed not inverted
Food stored on floor in walk-in freezer
Single-service articles improperly stored on the floor in storage shed
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm chlorine
containers of oil stored outside.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.