MARATHON YACHT CLUB
825 33 GULF ST, Marathon FL 33050 · (305)743-6739
Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over raw fish in drawers on cook line
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $280
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2019001323 | Dec 5, 2018 | Feb 12, 2019 | $280 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. The can opener blade is soiled
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Jan 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over chicken stock
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over raw fish in drawers on cook line
Chlorine Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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. Observed ROP raw tuna thawed in unopened package.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. The ice machine is not working.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Lights in food storage area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves above steam table are soiled with debris,
Aug 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed raw fish In ROP packaging and not frozen the entire time
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over dressing in stand up cooler.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Raw ROP fish processed on site not frozen the entire time.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. The can opener blade is soiled.
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.
Ceiling tile missing.
Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Equipment in poor repair. Ice maker door is in poor repair with insulation hanging out of it
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.in storage room
Jan 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Wasabi tuna needs to be identified as an undercooked item on the menu
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed soup and cooked beef in cooler not date marked.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Next to ice machine
Food and equipment Storage room Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
In-use ice scoop stored in soiled ice scoop holder at the ice machine.
Open dumpster lid.
The kitchen Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
The storage room Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Aug 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Poultry (48*F - Cold Holding); cheese (49*F - Cold Holding); butter (51*F - Cold Holding), as per chef the food was in the walking cooler and was put into reach in at 10:30 today. Less than 4 hours ago. All food was relocated to the walk-in cooler to rapid cool
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.can opener blade is soiled
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. emailed to and printed and posted by chef.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken and pork in walking cooler not date marked
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
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 across from grill is not cold holding at 41 F or below. Thermostat was turned to colder temp by chef
Reach-in cooler interior floor have accumulation of residues
Feb 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mash potatoes 45, poultry 45F reallocated to walk-in cooler. As per chef the lid was open on unit and the heat lamp above is on.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.slicer blade guard is soiled with food debris
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.
In dry storage room Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Wall behind triple sink soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Sep 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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In stand up reach in cooler Raw beef stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade is soiled, Slicer and pears are soiled.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
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. Dalton
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop in standing water.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of reach in cooler on cookline are soiled
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.under handwash sink
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.