Dockside Boot Key Harbor in Marathon
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35 Sombrero Blvd, Marathon, FL 33050Dockside Boot Key Harbor in Marathon had 16 inspections on record between 2023 and December 2025, accumulating 103 violations and averaging 6.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations were cited repeatedly across inspections, including employee health reporting (appearing in at least 5 inspections), proper hand and arm washing (6+ inspections), food contact surface violations (5+ inspections), and improper chemical storage (4+ inspections). The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on December 15, 2025 documented 18 violations including four high-priority findings related to management awareness, food contact surfaces, contamination prevention, and hand washing, with disposition Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Dockside Boot Key Harbor in Marathon: Comparison to Monroe County Averages
Dockside Boot Key Harbor in Marathon: Full Inspection History — DBPR (18)
— 2 inspections3 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Warning Issued
— 3 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 4 inspections27 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Dockside Boot Key Harbor in Marathon: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Dockside Boot Key Harbor in Marathon last inspected?
- Dockside Boot Key Harbor in Marathon was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 18, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Dockside Boot Key Harbor in Marathon?
- The most frequently cited violations at Dockside Boot Key Harbor in Marathon are: Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing, Proper sewage disposal.
- How many health inspections has Dockside Boot Key Harbor in Marathon had?
- Dockside Boot Key Harbor in Marathon has had 18 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Dockside Boot Key Harbor in Marathon find?
- Dockside Boot Key Harbor in Marathon was most recently inspected on September 18, 2026 with 1 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Dockside Boot Key Harbor in Marathon ever been shut down?
- No, Dockside Boot Key Harbor in Marathon has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
- Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.
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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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