HURRICANE LOUNGE AND GRILLE
4650 OVERSEAS HWY, Marathon FL 33050 · (305) 509-0112
Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 4 visits since September 2025
SEP 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst 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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Jul 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 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 50 ppm I knew sanitizer bucket was installed and primed
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. dish machine, chemical sanitizer by chlorine zero PPM. this machine chlorine bucket was changed and prime in the dish machine is sanitizing at 50 ppm chlorine.
Presence of ants on bar and service counter
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Baked potatoes 113F baked potatoes were put in oven to reheat.
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb orange hose
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slice blade is soiled with rust or food debris
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by Co2 tank
No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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. Tina, daneli,
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar
Apr 3, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw tuna thawed in unopened packaging
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, The slicer blade is soiled with food debris
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Tuna Tataki, oysters,
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. ROP Raw tuna thawed in in opened package
Equipment in poor repair. The glass washer at the bar is in disrepair. Do not use until repairs are made
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Jan 30, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate9 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw tuna thawed in unopened packaging
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, The slicer blade is soiled with food debris
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Tuna Tataki, oysters,
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup without handle used to scoop ice
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
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. ROP Raw tuna thawed in in opened package
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
Equipment in poor repair. The glass washer at the bar is in disrepair. Do not use until repairs are made
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Container in dry beans with no handle
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.
Sep 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate4 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 paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at 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.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Equipment in poor repair. Outdoor walk-in cooler is not working.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. @ All hand sinks
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.