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BURGER PALACE

1 KNIGHTS KEY BLVD, Marathon FL 33050

Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats20
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5428373
Grade history
SEP 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Aug 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4
Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
Basic/29-17-4
Feb 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
High priority/29-34-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Frozen drink machine nozzles are soiled. Potato cutter French fry cutter is soiled with food debris Fry cutter was removed and placed container to soak and clean
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over bread in drawers on cookline
High priority/08A-05-6
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Potato cutter is soiled with food debris
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Box sitting on top of handwashing sink
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cloth covering French fries in the walk-in cooler
Basic/21-05-5
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4
Feb 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Green cutting board is soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Containers stored in handwashing sink
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Basic/36-22-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Basic/31B-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reaching cooler gaskets are soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Sep 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
High priority/41-10-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Box sitting on handwashing sink
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Equipment in poor repair. The walk-in freezer in not working, no food in unit.
Basic/14-11-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in gaskets are soiled
Basic/23-03-4
Mar 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-05-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets are soiled on reach in coolers. Handwash sink has rust on the sink
Basic/23-03-4
Oct 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Container of medicine improperly stored.
High priority/41-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-05-4
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4

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.