Bistro in Marathon
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2146 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050Bistro in Marathon has 28 inspections on record dating back to 2016 with 204 total violations, averaging 7.3 violations per inspection—substantially above the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. High-priority violations have been persistent and frequent, particularly improper cooking temperatures (cited in at least 6 of the most recent 7 inspections), employee health policy violations (4 of the last 7 inspections), proper hand/arm washing (4 of the last 7 inspections), and allergen awareness (4 of the last 7 inspections). The most recent inspection on January 5, 2026 documented 15 violations including multiple instances of improper cooking temperatures and employee health policy violations, resulting in an admin complaint recommendation. The prior inspection on October 24, 2025 found 30 violations including high-priority failures in employee health policy, proper cooking temperatures, hand/arm washing, and allergen awareness, and resulted in a warning issued. Fire safety violations on record include a propane tank larger than code-allowable capacity located inside the building (August 2017) and ongoing lack of current boiler insurance inspector reports or certificates (most recent citation January 2026).
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Bistro in Marathon: Comparison to Monroe County Averages
Bistro in Marathon: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (4)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Warning Issued
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Warning Issued
— 1 fire violation
— Food-Licensing Inspection · 48-01-5 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Bistro in Marathon: Full Inspection History — DBPR (29)
— 2 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections20 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections22 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections19 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections18 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Bistro in Marathon: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Bistro in Marathon last inspected?
- Bistro in Marathon was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 15, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Bistro in Marathon?
- The most frequently cited violations at Bistro in Marathon are: Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils, Allergen awareness.
- How many health inspections has Bistro in Marathon had?
- Bistro in Marathon has had 29 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Bistro in Marathon find?
- Bistro in Marathon was most recently inspected on May 15, 2026 with 7 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Bistro in Marathon ever been shut down?
- No, Bistro in Marathon has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
- Has Bistro in Marathon had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Bistro in Marathon has 4 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Bistro in Marathon operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Marathon Hospitality (2016-2017).
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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