SPARKY'S LANDING
13205 OVERSEAS HIGHWAY, Marathon FL 33050
Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed over 100 live flies in and around the grease receptacle enclosure area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $640
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2022018884 | Jan 28, 2022 | Jul 7, 2022 | $360 |
| 1--2019031998 | May 16, 2019 | Aug 1, 2019 | $280 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw oysters over cooked potatoes in standup
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb near ice machine
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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Food stored on floor. Flour on the floor in storage closet
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance on Walk-in cooler door frame
Vegetable Oil stored outside across from ice machine
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Dec 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw oysters over cut lettuce in stand up unit Oysters were relocated to bottom shelf of unit Raw fish over dressing in stand up cooler
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over raw seafood in stand up unit
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Dishroom
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin inside the restaurant
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In Stand up cold unit
Food stored on floor. Walk-in freezer and cooler
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
Jul 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed over 100 live flies in and around the grease receptacle enclosure area.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Located in dish room
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At wait station
Food stored on floor in the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer.
In-use ice scoop and ice buckets for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses.
Jul 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Bottle drinks stored in outside machine ice used for drinks. See stop sale.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed over 100 live flies in and around the grease receptacle enclosure area.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw scallops and bacon over lettuce in stand up cooler Raw beef over sides of guacamole in stand up unit
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed bottled drinks, stored, in outside ice machine.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Located in dish room
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At wait station
Dead rodent present. Observe two dead rodents in the grease receptacle enclosure area.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment.s fly tape was removed
Food stored on floor in the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer.
Food stored outside. Observed containers of unused frying oil stored outside
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Grease receptacle lid open.
In-use ice scoop and ice buckets for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. observed outside ice machine gasket, soiled with mold like substance and debris.
Apr 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee cutting carrots with out wearing gloves
Raw animal foodnot properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over raw lobster in stand up unit
Raw oyster over cut lettuce in stand up glass door unit
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Employee phone stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Equipment in poor repair. Interior of door Reach in cooler units in pizza area have no cover over insulation. Bare insulation showing inside the stand up unit also.
Food stored on floor in walking cooler and freezer
Food stored outside pallet of oil outside.
Ice bucket stored on floor between uses.
Nov 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Glass machine at bar 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
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw scallops over cooked chicken in glass door stand up cooler
Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. The ice bucket is cracked and missing a piece
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Side order cup used on pico
Food stored on floor in the walk-in cooler and freezer
Food stored outside. Observed new containers of cooking oil stored outside.
In server area Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
Apr 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Tuna poke, fire and ice Tuna, tuna tartare not identified as raw on the menu.
Bags of flour stored on floor in storage closet, Food stored on the floor in walk-in cooler and walkin freezer,
Cook-line Reach in cooler gaskets in poor repair.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in prep dish area
Jan 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate13 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb in dishroom, red hoses
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-contact surface, can opener blade, soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Tuna poke, fire and ice Tuna, tuna tartare not identified as raw on the menu.
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. Observed only one current food handler card at time of inspection
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Sticky Fly strip in prep area has an accumulation of dead flies, and hanging over food.prep area fly tape was removed.
Bags of flour stored on floor in storage closet, Food stored on the floor in walk-in cooler and walkin freezer,
Cook-line Reach in cooler gaskets in poor repair.
Fish dip, Milk, conch fritters butter shrimp stored under dripping condensation in walk-in cooler.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment.
Ice bucket stored on floor between uses.
In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Kitchen prep room light shields soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in prep dish area
Outdoor ice machine with no overhead protection.
The walk-in cooler Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Jul 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed food handler preparing and plating ready to eat food with out wearing gloves.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
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.
Establishment not maintaining oyster tags for 90 days.
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.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents, light shields soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
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 Tuna steak IN walk-in cooler.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor in walk-in cooler.
In kitchen and dish room, Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.fish thawing in bucket on the floor in dishroom.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Walk-in cooler fan grating is soiled
Walk-in cooler Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
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.