Marathon — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Overview

Marathon, Florida has 92 food establishments with 1,324 inspections on record. The pass rate is 96.8%, above the state average of 86%. Inspections average 7.5 violations per visit.

Largest fine: $440 assessed to Castaways Restaurant in Marathon on July 22, 2025.

Data from Florida DBPR (restaurants) and FDACS (retail food). Updated May 2026.

92Facilities
1,324Total Inspections
0Closures 2026
96.8%Pass Rate
7.5Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

BusinessInspectionsViolationsClosures
Blu Bistro 34 376 1
Mahina 18 195 1
Sunset Grille & Raw Bar 34 576 0
Island Fish Company 32 414 0
Hideaway Cafe 32 406 0

Marathon Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Marathon 96.8% Pass Rate 96.8%
Florida Average 86% Pass Rate 86%
Marathon 7.5 Avg Violations / Inspection 7.5
Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7
Marathon 0 Closures per 100 Facilities 0
Florida Average 1.38 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.38

Marathon Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

DateBusinessViolationsResult
Castaways Restaurant 4 (1 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Lalo’s Bar & Restaurant 8 (4 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Florida Keys Lobster House 3 (2 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Bistro 7 (3 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Hideaway Cafe 11 (5 high) Warning Issued
El Siboney Overseas 5 (1 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Wendy's #203 2 (1 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Panda House Chinese Restaurant 9 (4 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Juice Paradise LLC 6 (2 high) Warning Issued
Barnacle Barney's 9 (3 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Marathon Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

CodeViolationCitations
08 Proper hand/arm washing 11,416
22 Consumer advisory 11,034
31 Clean multi-use utensils 10,291
03 Employee health reporting 8,485
10 Approved food source 8,089

Marathon Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

21Actions on Record
$7,020Total Fines
$334Avg Fine
$700Largest Fine
11Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

DateBusinessFineCase
Jul 22, 2025 Castaways Restaurant $440 1--2025045276
May 29, 2025 Mahina $400 1--2025013222
Jul 17, 2025 Herbies Bar and Chowder House $160 1--2025032492

Marathon Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

24Fire Violations
14Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

IssueCitations
Fire extinguisher in red zone 15
Missing boiler certificate/report 4
Propane tank stored inside building 3
Other fire safety violation 1
Exit blocked or locked 1

Marathon Retail Food: FDACS Inspection Records

In addition to restaurants, Florida's Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects grocery stores, markets, gas station food sections, and other retail food establishments. Marathon has 34 FDACS-regulated facilities with 49 inspections on record.

34Retail Facilities
49FDACS Inspections

Marathon FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

CodeViolationCitations
2-501.11 Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when 13
5-501.17 Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary 6
6-202.14 Toilet room located inside the food establishment not completely enclosed or not 5
6-301.14 Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all 4
6-202.15 Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or 3

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Marathon Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

ChainLocationsStop-Sale OrdersCitations
Walgreens 2 1 743
Circle K 1 102 1,574
Publix 1 30 875
Dollar Tree 1 9 1,084

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Marathon: Notable Restaurants

Blu Bistro

Marathon · Most Closures

34 inspections 376 violations 1 closures

Mahina

Marathon · Most Closures

18 inspections 195 violations 1 closures

Sunset Grille & Raw Bar

Marathon · Most Inspected

34 inspections 576 violations

Island Fish Company

Marathon · Most Inspected

32 inspections 414 violations

Lalo’s Bar & Restaurant

Marathon · Recently Inspected

31 inspections 390 violations

Castaways Restaurant

Marathon · Recently Inspected

31 inspections 344 violations

Marathon: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

ChainLocationsViolationsClosures
Dunkin 1 125 0
Wendys 1 118 0
Kfc 1 150 0
Hampton Inn 1 63 0
Fairfield Inn 1 45 0

Marathon Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Marathon?
Marathon, Florida has 92 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Marathon?
The current pass rate for food establishments in Marathon is 96.8%. The Florida state average is 86%.
What are the most common health violations in Marathon?
The most frequently cited violations in Marathon are: Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Marathon?
Dunkin has the most locations in Marathon with 1 establishments.
How does Marathon compare to the Florida state average?
Marathon has a pass rate of 96.8%, which is 10.8 percentage points above the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 7.5 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How often are restaurants inspected in Marathon?
Food establishments in Marathon have an average of 14.4 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Marathon been assessed?
Food establishments in Marathon have been assessed $7,020 in fines across 21 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $334 and the largest single fine was $700.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Marathon restaurants?
24 fire safety violations have been documented across 14 food establishments in Marathon. The most common issue is fire extinguisher in red zone.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Marathon inspected?
Yes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects retail food establishments — grocery stores, gas station food sections, markets, and convenience stores. Marathon, Florida has 34 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 49 inspections on record.

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Marathon Restaurants & Food Establishments (92)

Finns Food for Thought FDACS Retail

5800 Overseas Hwy Ste 23, Marathon

FDACS Retail Food · Health Food Store w/FS

The Greeen House FDACS Retail

10875 Overseas Highway Suite 110, Marathon

FDACS Retail Food · Interdiction Station

Empanada Nation FDACS Retail

10935 Overseas Hwy, Marathon

FDACS Retail Food · Other Perishable Processing

Advance Auto Parts # 9344 FDACS Retail

11600 Overseas Hwy, Marathon

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF/TCS

Autozone #5084 FDACS Retail

5567 OVERSEAS HWY, Marathon

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF

Surf Style #170 FDACS Retail

5561 Overseas Hwy, Marathon

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF

Vw Publix 0575 FDACS Retail

5407 Overseas Hwy, Marathon

FDACS Retail Food · Vended Water

Kent Kwik 955 FDACS Retail

2565 Overseas Hwy, Marathon

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Significant FS AND/OR Packaged Ice

Kent Kwik 961 FDACS Retail

5515 Overseas Hwy, Marathon

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

De Leon Seafood FDACS Retail

201 20th Street Ocean lot 1, Marathon

FDACS Retail Food · Other Crustacean (Crayfish, etc)

Rdo Fisheries LLC FDACS Retail

201 20th Street, Marathon

FDACS Retail Food · Other Crustacean (Crayfish, etc)

Flowers Wh - Marathon FDACS Retail

10701 6th Gulf Ave, Marathon

FDACS Retail Food · Dry Storage