Cracked Conch Cafe in Marathon
4999 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 330502622
Cracked Conch Cafe in Marathon has accumulated 314 violations across 28 inspections since 2016, averaging 11.2 per visit. The facility has never been shut down but shows a consistent pattern of violations followed by callback inspections, with food contact surfaces and consumer advisory issues appearing most frequently. Recent inspections from 2025 and January 2026 continue to document violations, with the most recent visit finding 6 violations including one high-priority citation.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: January 6, 2026
Cracked Conch Cafe in Marathon: Comparison to Monroe County Averages
This Facility
11.2
violations / inspection
11.2 violations per inspection
Monroe County Avg
7.04
violations / inspection
7.04 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Monroe County Avg
0.08
closures / facility
0.08 county average
Cracked Conch Cafe in Marathon: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections19 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections21 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections28 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections29 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections35 violations · 24 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections21 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections21 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 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
— 2 inspections13 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Cracked Conch Cafe in Marathon: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Cracked Conch Cafe in Marathon last inspected?
- Cracked Conch Cafe in Marathon was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 6, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Cracked Conch Cafe in Marathon?
- The most frequently cited violations at Cracked Conch Cafe in Marathon are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Approved food source.
- How many health inspections has Cracked Conch Cafe in Marathon had?
- Cracked Conch Cafe in Marathon has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 11.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Cracked Conch Cafe in Marathon find?
- Cracked Conch Cafe in Marathon was most recently inspected on January 6, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Cracked Conch Cafe in Marathon ever been shut down?
- No, Cracked Conch Cafe in Marathon has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 V21 (Time as control) mean?
- Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
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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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