CHEF HEATHER FL KEYS LLC
57784 OVERSEAS HWY, Marathon FL 33050
Last inspected May 14, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
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MAY 26
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5 inspections, swinging between B 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
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
May 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Container of medicine improperly stored with single service items on shelf
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 COS 100ppm chlorine
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Chlorine 200+
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
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Equipment in poor repair. Reaching cooler in disrepair. No food in unit
Front bar Beverage Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Nov 20, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority2 Intermediate0 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.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.
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.
Nov 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored.
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.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Accumulation of black debris inside warewashing machine.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture.
Hole in or other damage to wall.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Plumbing system in disrepair.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Mar 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 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 chlorine at dishwasher.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed fuel canisters for warmers shored owner linens and take out containers in storage closet
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. The white cutting board on prep counter is soiled with black cut marks on the counter top
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Dish room Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Equipment in poor repair. At front bar the beer cooler is broken and dirty. No beverages or food in this unit at time of inspection. The ice machine is not working, the soda cooler is not working. The low boy reach in cooler in kitchen is not working. No food is stored in this unit at time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wine and beer slide lid cooler gaskets and tracks and lids are soiled with mold like substance. Chest Freezer gaskets are soiled.
Storage area not maintained clean and organized.
Oct 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
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Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean pots and pans on shelf are not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Equipment in poor repair. At the bar the Beverage cooler interior is rusting and soiled and not working. The ice machine is not working. The reaching cooler in the kitchen is not working. No food is stored in this unit,
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. The dish spray hose nozzle is missing on spray hose. Only a plastic hose is extending from the broken spray hose.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sliding lids and handles on the working beverage cooler are soiled with mold like substance and rust. Gaskets on chest freezer are soiled.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single-service articles improperly stored in closet, lids and cups on the floor and in disarray. Dirty pillows and linens are stored on top of single service items
Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Bar area has stacks of old papers and books stored under bar top
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Beverage cooler and ice machine are not working. Beverage cooler interior is rusting and soiled and has debris inside
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. 5 Observed: Dishroom Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, mold like substance, including containers of detergent stored on the wall
Aug 8, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate11 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 100 ppm
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Accumulation of debris and mold like substance inside warewashing machine.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean pots and pans on shelf are not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Equipment in poor repair. At the bar the Beverage cooler interior is rusting and soiled and not working. The ice machine is not working. The reaching cooler in the kitchen is not working. No food is stored in this unit,
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. The dish spray hose nozzle is missing on spray hose. Only a plastic hose is extending from the broken spray hose.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sliding lids and handles on the working beverage cooler are soiled with mold like substance and rust. Gaskets on chest freezer are soiled.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single-service articles improperly stored in closet, lids and cups on the floor and in disarray. Dirty pillows and linens are stored on top of single service items
Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Bar area has stacks of old papers and books stored under bar top
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Beverage cooler and ice machine are not working. Beverage cooler interior is rusting and soiled and has debris inside
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. 5 Observed: Dishroom Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, mold like substance, including containers of detergent stored on the wall
Jan 24, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dish racks are soiled with mold like substance Chest freezer gaskets are soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in cooler at the bar interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues and rusting. Chest freezer is soiled inside with frozen coffee from a spill. Priority: Basic
Jan 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine at 0 ppm
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White Cutting board in the kitchen is soiled with mold like substance. Cutting boards are discarded.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.
Dishroom Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dish racks are soiled with mold like substance Chest freezer gaskets are soiled.
Plumbing system in disrepair.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in cooler at the bar interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues and rusting. Chest freezer is soiled inside with frozen coffee from a spill. Priority: Basic
Single-service articles improperly stored.
Storage area not maintained clean and organized.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises.
Aug 10, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 8, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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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.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.
Walk in cooler, Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired.
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.