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SS WRECK AND GALLEY GRILL

58835 OVERSEAS HWY, Marathon FL 33050 · 305-517-6484

Last inspected Jul 31, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats150
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5402642
Grade history
OCT 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections trending down, 19 points off where it started.

Worst finding on record
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. rodent pheromones container above prep table
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jul 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findings
Container of medicine improperly stored. on food storage shelves
High priority/41-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw fish stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food cooked porked
High priority/08A-05-6
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. rodent pheromones container above prep table
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Show the remaining 7 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dishes in hand washing sink
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
Basic/14-05-4
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-04-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets are soiled. Salad station
Basic/23-03-4
Openings to the outside for equipment, such as ventilation fans, not screened or otherwise protected when the equipment is not in operation.
Basic/35B-07-4
The state's own report →
Jan 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-01-4
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-14-4
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
High priority/29-34-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slices blade is soiled with food debris
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in rice
Basic/14-01-5
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
Basic/14-05-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.cell phone on prep counter
Basic/40-06-5
Kitchen Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Basic/36-27-5
Aug 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
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. Cook preparing bread and bacon lettuce and tomato with out wearing gloves, the cook wash aphands and put gloves on and discarded bread and toppings
High priority/09-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw shell eggs stored over carton heavy cream In walk-in cooler
High priority/08A-11-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. DRAWERS (); Poultry (45*F); Beef (46*F - Cold Holding); Fish (47*F - Cold Holding); inserts were added to drawer to help keep the food at 41 or below.
High priority/03A-02-5
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storage of utensils
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. tuna not identified as raw or undercooked on the menu
Intermediate/02B-01-5
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
Basic/14-05-4
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing.
Basic/33-29-4/Corrected On-Site
Oil stored on floor.
Basic/08B-38-4
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Basic/36-02-5
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Basic/36-27-5
Feb 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
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 began platting cut lettuce with out wearing gloves
High priority/09-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Chopper and slicer blades are soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4
Food stored on floor.
Basic/08B-38-4
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Basic/33-19-4
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
Basic/33-20-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing raw beef and fish on speed rack.
Basic/06-01-5
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Basic/36-02-5
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Basic/36-27-5
Oct 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. ROP RAW FISH in unopened vacuumed sealed packages in the walkin cooler
High priority/01B-02-5
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cutting board stored in the handwash sink in dish room
Intermediate/31A-09-4
,Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Basic/24-05-4
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
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.
Basic/06-09-1
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Flour and bread crumbs storage container lids
Basic/14-38-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4/Repeat Violation
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Apr 3, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Poultry (50*F - Cold Holding); Fish (50*F - Cold Holding); Fish (48*F - Cold Holding) Walk-in cooler Beef (48*F - Cold Holding); oysters (48*F - Cold Holding); potatoes (50F - Cold Holding); potato salad (41F - Cold Holding)
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning/Return visit Apr 3, 2024 · At callback inspection in the walk-in cooler: shrimp 43F, butter 43, ribs cooling 55 F, ribs 43F . In lift lid unit cut tomatoes 48F, fish 47F, shrimp 47F. All food was in unit less 4 hours, food was iced down or relocated to another unit Time Extended
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5/Warning/Return visit Apr 3, 2024 · Time Extended
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.
Intermediate/53B-14-5/Warning/Return visit Apr 3, 2024 · Time Extended
Dry storage Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Basic/36-27-5/Warning/Return visit Apr 3, 2024 · Time Extended
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Basic/36-02-5/Warning/Return visit Apr 3, 2024 · Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area Time Extended
Apr 2, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Poultry (50*F - Cold Holding); Fish (50*F - Cold Holding); Fish (48*F - Cold Holding) Walk-in cooler Beef (48*F - Cold Holding); oysters (48*F - Cold Holding); potatoes (50F - Cold Holding); potato salad (41F - Cold Holding)
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.wood cutting board at the bar is soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
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 signed at inspection
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-14-5/Warning
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 cold holding unit on cookline cold holding at 50F. Walk-in cooler at 48-50 F. Door is left open during inspection
Basic/14-74-7/Warning
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. Tuna is still frozen but thawing in unopened ROP PACKAGING.
Basic/06-09-1/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Dry storage Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Basic/36-27-5/Warning
Dumpster overflowing garbage.
Basic/33-14-4/Warning
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Basic/33-19-4/Warning
Oil containers stored on floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Warning
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Basic/36-02-5/Warning
Wood Cutting board at bar has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Warning
Oct 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate12 Basic
Show 16 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter pats 80 F out less than 4 hours, chef put into coooer.
High priority/03A-02-5
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/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface, slicer blade, soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used as a dump sink in wait station area
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4/Corrected On-Site
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
Basic/14-05-4
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.
Basic/12B-12-5
Employee eating while preparing food. Employee with toothpick in his mouth while working in the kitchen and prep room
Basic/12B-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items, cell phone stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Basic/40-06-5
Food, oil, stored on floor
Basic/08B-38-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4
Insect control device installed over food preparation area.
Basic/35B-02-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Basic/31B-04-4/Repeat Violation
Single-service articles improperly stored. On the floor in storage trailer.
Basic/25-05-4
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Basic/36-02-5
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or Dustin prep / dishroom
Basic/36-27-5

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.