EL SIBONEY OVERSEAS
3574 OVERSEAS HWY, Marathon FL 33050 · 407-435-7227
Last inspected May 14, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. At the cook line area Observed 1 live roach on the wall under microwave oven and 1 live roach on window sill under side order cups. Observed 1 live roach in prep / storage area on the shelf behind seasonings.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
May 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef,over raw pork in walk-in cooler.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Frozen Cooked food prepared on site not properly dated from freezer to cooler.
Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
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In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Oct 31, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 9, 2025Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. A Glass washing machine was added to inside bar and outside bar. Food preparation equipment, meat grinder, was added to prep area.
Jan 9, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority6 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 chlorine in dishwasher. The triple sink will be used for sanitizing dishes and repair technician will be called for repairs to dishwasher
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef (45*F - Cold Holding); shrimp (44*F - Cold Holding); Fish (44*F - Cold Holding) as per the chef the food was just transferred into the reach in unit from the walk-in cooler
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Dry storage Hand-wash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, due to liquor cart in front of the sink
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. The can opener blade is soiled and rusted
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink at the inside bar
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink at the inside bar
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in the prep area near mop sink and prep sink and inside the walk-in cooler
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. The blue ice scoop container holding the ice scoop is soiled and cracked
Open dumpster lid.
Plumbing system in disrepair. The hand wash sink in the dish area is not draining.
The red Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
The walk-in cooler gasket is in poor repair.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises.in garbage area old chairs and other items in the area
Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Food dry food storage Shelving is covered with absorbent wood panels
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Extinguisher next to handwashing sink in dry storage area
Jul 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Kitchen Floor area(s) covered with standing water, dripping from the wall behind prep sink
Jul 16, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. At the cook line area Observed 1 live roach on the wall under microwave oven and 1 live roach on window sill under side order cups. Observed 1 live roach in prep / storage area on the shelf behind seasonings.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. ham (62*F - Cold Holding); cheese (57*F - Cold Holding); pasta (52*F - Cold Holding); corn beef (60*F - Cold Holding); Pork (60*F - Cold Holding); Poultry (58*F - Cold Holding) All stored more than 4 hours out of temperature in lift lid cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In lift lid cooler next to stove top : ham (62*F - Cold Holding); cheese (57*F - Cold Holding); pasta (52*F - Cold Holding); corn beef (60*F - Cold Holding); Pork (60*F - Cold Holding); Poultry (58*F - Cold Holding)
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
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. Lift lid unit next to stove is not cold holding @41F or below
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in corner of the pass thru window from cook line to bar area. Observed 1 dead roach in prep area on shelf with seasonings
Kitchen Floor area(s) covered with standing water, dripping from the wall behind prep sink
Jan 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb with black hose outside
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice and beans not date marked
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense flour.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Water leaking onto floor from the wall
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on the cookline
The kitchen Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Water draining onto floor surface in kitchen and walk-in cooler from the wall near prep sink and floor drain.
Near ice machine the Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
Aug 10, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Extension cord in handwash sink in dish room
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In dushroom
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Ice machine exterior soiled.
No dumpster lid. Missing lid on dumpster
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No instructions for handwashing posted in ice machine area, or dish room hand washing sink
Plumbing system in disrepair. Handwash sink and dish machine and triple sink are draining onto the floor in dishroom. Handwash sink in kitchen is draining into a bucket
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Triple sink is leaking onto floor.
Aug 8, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 23 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority7 Intermediate13 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. rice (53F - Cooling); black beans 52 * ( - Cooling); pasta noodles 50F Cooling over night in walk-in cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shrimp (42F - Cold Holding); pasta noodles (47*F - Cold Holding); lasagna (45*F - Cold Holding); Beef (47*F - Cold Holding); rice (53F - Cooling); black beans * ( 52F - Cooling); Pork (46*F - Cold Holding)
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.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Beans, rice,pasta noodles are Covered while cooling in the walk-in cooler
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Extension cord in handwash sink in dish room
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by ice machine
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.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked.lasagna, chili, in walk-in cooler from freezer.
2 Ice buckets on floor between uses.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In dushroom
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Ice machine exterior soiled.
No dumpster lid. Missing lid on dumpster
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No instructions for handwashing posted in ice machine area, or dish room hand washing sink
Plumbing system in disrepair. Handwash sink and dish machine and triple sink are draining onto the floor in dishroom. Handwash sink in kitchen is draining into a bucket
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.
Water draining onto floor surface from dish machine
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Triple sink is leaking onto floor.
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.