Brass Monkey in Marathon
234 55 St Ocean, Marathon, FL 33050
Brass Monkey in Marathon has been inspected 23 times since 2016, accumulating 149 violations—an average of 6.5 per inspection, significantly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has no record of emergency closures. High-priority violations have been persistent across the inspection history, with recurring citations for employee health policy (cited in at least 4 inspections), improper hand and arm washing (cited in at least 5 inspections), consumer advisories not provided (cited in at least 8 inspections), and improper cooking temperatures (cited in at least 5 inspections). In March 2024, an inspection resulted in a Warning Issued disposition after finding four high-priority violations including employee health reporting failures and chemical storage violations. An October 2023 inspection prompted an admin complaint recommendation following six violations. The most recent inspection on October 21, 2025 found 3 violations with a Call Back - Complied disposition, indicating a prior violation was corrected.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: October 21, 2025
Brass Monkey in Marathon: Comparison to Monroe County Averages
Brass Monkey in Marathon: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 3 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections18 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections20 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Brass Monkey in Marathon: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Brass Monkey in Marathon last inspected?
- Brass Monkey in Marathon was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 21, 2025. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Brass Monkey in Marathon?
- The most frequently cited violations at Brass Monkey in Marathon are: Premises clean, Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Brass Monkey in Marathon had?
- Brass Monkey in Marathon has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Brass Monkey in Marathon find?
- Brass Monkey in Marathon was most recently inspected on October 21, 2025 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Brass Monkey in Marathon ever been shut down?
- No, Brass Monkey in Marathon has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V51 (Premises clean) mean?
- Violation 51 (Premises clean) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/51.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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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