LAZY DAYS SOUTH
725 11TH STREET OCEAN, Marathon FL 33050 · 305.289.0839
Last inspected May 28, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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DEC 24
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MAY 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 13 points off where it started.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches on top of dish machine.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2023012789 | Mar 7, 2023 | Apr 20, 2023 | $200 |
| 1--2018006671 | Jan 31, 2018 | Mar 2, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Container of medicine improperly stored.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.raw sausage over onions in reach in cooler sausage was relocated to bottom shelf
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed shell eggs and stand up cooler at approximately 56° overnight approximately three cases.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shell eggs at 56 F In the stand up unit near dry storage room
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Toxic substance/chemical, pvc glue, chafing fuel, paint improperly stored on shelf above a container of bread crumbs, flour in dry storage room
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked vegetables, potatoes in walk-in cooler not date marked
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in storage area
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Storage area not maintained clean and organized.
Utensils in poor condition. Metal ice scoop has a crack in it. Scope was discarded and replaced with a new one
Oct 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
8 High priority1 Intermediate1 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. Cooked corn cooling overnight in walk-in cooler @47F
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed residential use only roach and ant spray on shelf above liquor bottles at outside bar
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw fish over bags of potatoes in walk-in cooler
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw lobster stored over beans in Stand up cooler Raw items were relocated to underneath the beans and other RTE foods in stand up cooler
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked corn cooling overnight @47F over night in walk-in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter pats at 81 sitting in container on table. The owner put the butter in refrigerated unit to cool down rapidly. as per owner the butter was taken out 2 hours ago. Pasta at 50F in stand up cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 92 - 123 F under heat strip. The butter was located directly under heat strip to bring reheat temperature up to 165 F
Toxic substance/chemical, fuel for chafing dish improperly stored on shelves above bead crumbs in dry storage room. Ant and roach spray stored over bottles of alcohol at bar
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Corn covered while cooling overnight @47F
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Apr 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in the wakin cooler
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
Raw fish stored over peppers in stand up cooler Raw beef over lettuce and tomato set ups.
Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices.metal ice scoop is cracked
oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied.
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.raw tuna thawing in unopened vacuum packaging Packages are slightly frozen and operator opened the packages
Equipment in poor repair. The Ice machine door gasket is missing pieces and hinge in disrepair.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable.
Hole in or other damage to wall at entry into kitchen area
Ice cream stored not covered.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Teaching cooler on cook line has soiled gaskets
Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues.
Dec 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 100 ppm quaternary Added more sanitation tablets 200ppm
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 2 broken eggs in stand up coolers
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at the bar
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 @the bar
Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container observed in the walk-in coolers shucked oysters with no tag on tray
Food stored on floor.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets Reach in coolers on cook line are soiled, and bar freezer gaskets are soiled.
May 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Walk-in freezer door is rusting on the exterior and is in poor repair
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle at the handwash sink in prep room
May 14, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches on top of dish machine.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored on shelving above food storage containers holding beans and flour in dry storage room
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade is soiled. Frozen drink machine is soiled with mold like substance around dispensing nozzle.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 6 dead roaches on shelving above the slide top cooler used to hold salad ingredients. The Shelving is holding the salad bowls and plates, croutons and side order cups. Observed 2 dead roaches inside oyster serving dish and salad bowl Observed 2 dead roaches in on the floor in the corner of server area. Observed one dead roaches on shelving on cook-line above lift lid unit.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk-in freezer door is rusting on the exterior and is in poor repair
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Salad unit gaskets are soiled.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle at the handwash sink in prep room
Mar 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 22 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate17 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. The slicer blade and guards are soiled with food debris. Outside bar Soda guns and holsters are soiled.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Conch ceviche, tuna tartare not identified as raw on the menu
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink @bar
No soap provided at handwash sink@ Bar
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. The handwash sink nearest to the cookline does not have hot water due to the faucet handle will not turn.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris inside glass washing machine at bar
Beans stored on floor in dry storage room, cases of oil stored on the floor.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone laying on prep table.
Equipment in poor repair, observed the ice cream chest freezer lid is rusting and paint is peeling off of the lid. The metal Prep table has a shelf that is falling down and has been replaced with wood and clamps. The Stand up cold holding unit on cook line gaskets in disrepair. The ice machine door gasket is in disrepair and the door and hinge are in disrepair. Stand up freezer is in poor condition. Ice machine is in poor repair, Tin foil used to cover seal.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Hole in or other damage to wall in dish room door way
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away.
Metal air vent above warmer is soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Plumbing fixture, hand wash faucets not easily cleanable due to corrosion.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover under microwave oven.
Unsealed concrete floor in the outdoor bar.
Utensils in poor condition, observed metal ice cream scoop in poor condition with chipping and corrosion.
Wall behind dish machine soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust The walk-in cooler wall is soiled with mold like substance
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle from hand wash sink in prep room.
Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Observed a electric outlet with no cover and wires hanging out of the outlet box next to microwave oven.
Sep 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Observed: Raw shell eggs stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food, bread in reach in cooler. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: 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. Form was emailed Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beans, sauce in reach in cooler not date mark Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Priority: Basic
Observed: Bathroom facility in disrepair. Toilet seats in women’s restroom are not fastened to the toilet as complaint suggest. Priority: Basic
Observed: Hole in or other damage to wall in women’s bathroom. In prep room under handwash sink. Priority: Basic
Observed: Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Priority: Basic
Observed: In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Priority: Basic
Observed: In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Priority: Basic
Observed: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bathrooms used employees Priority: Basic
Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Desert cooler gaskets are soiled. Rusting walk-in freezer door. Priority: Basic
Observed: Plumbing system in disrepair.no working water faucets at handwash sink near cookline Priority: Basic
Observed: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Priority: 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.