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FRESH OFF THE HOOK

12240 OVERSEAS HWY, Marathon FL 33050

Last inspected Aug 8, 2025 · 10 visits since July 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.

Licence typeFood service
Licence5453277
Grade history
JUL 23
FEB 24
AUG 24
DEC 24
AUG 25
▼ 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 — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Aug 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority4 Intermediate0 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.printed during inspection
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. A Container is in the handwashing sink
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
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.employees signed during inspection
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
Intermediate/02B-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Aug 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 13, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shrimp (51* F- Cold Holding); Beef (48*F - Cold Holding); Cole slaw (52*F - Cold Holding); (60*F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (65*F - Cold Holding) all TCS Foods were moved to the freezer
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bleach and sanitizer not labeled
Intermediate/41-17-4
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. Cold holding units in MFDV are not cold holding at 41 f
Basic/14-74-7
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Basic/05-09-4
Mar 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 27, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Observed the plumbing drain line from the MFDV is in cracked, leaking and disrepair. The shut off valve was closed on the MFDV to use the built in holding tank
Basic/29-07-5/Corrective Action Taken/Return visit Feb 27, 2024 · the plumbing line has been replace and is connected to an above ground storage tank. As per DM JR time extension for 7 days to disconnect and remove the grey water storage tankTime Extended Time Extended
Feb 9, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed Employee started cooking food after being outside, put gloves on but did not wash hands.
High priority/12A-07-5/Corrected On-Site
Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing of wastewater at an unapproved location.
High priority/28-29-5
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
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Gray Water from the MFDV is draining onto the ground from the crack temporary drain line.. the shut off valve was closed on the the mfdv holding tank drain. Gray water will be stored in the built in MFDV holding tank until repairs are made.
Basic/28-02-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4
Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Observed the plumbing drain line from the MFDV is in cracked, leaking and disrepair. The shut off valve was closed on the MFDV to use the built in holding tank
Basic/29-07-5/Corrective Action Taken
Aug 8, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 5, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 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
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Johnny a Antony Failed CFM test and will take the food handler test.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Jul 5, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.