Faro Blanco Resort and Yacht Club in Marathon
1996 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050
Faro Blanco Resort and Yacht Club in Marathon has accumulated 290 violations across 25 inspections since 2016, averaging 11.6 violations per inspection—more than double the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced emergency closures, but enforcement actions reflect persistent compliance issues. Management awareness violations appeared in 8 of the past 8 inspections reviewed, indicating systemic failures in oversight and corrective action. Employee health policy violations were cited in 5 of the past 8 inspections, suggesting recurring failures to properly screen, report, or exclude sick workers. Food contact surface sanitation violations appeared in 6 of the past 8 inspections. Toxic substance control and chemical storage violations were documented in 4 of the past 8 inspections. The facility received warning dispositions in 2024 and 2025, and an administrative complaint was recommended in April 2025. The most recent inspection on October 9, 2025 identified 21 violations including high-priority hand washing, consumer advisory, and toxic substance control failures, and was completed with no further action.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: October 9, 2025
Faro Blanco Resort and Yacht Club in Marathon: Comparison to Monroe County Averages
Faro Blanco Resort and Yacht Club in Marathon: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 4 inspections26 violations · 16 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections39 violations · 28 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 17 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 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
— 1 inspection8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections25 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections15 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections34 violations · 28 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections15 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Faro Blanco Resort and Yacht Club in Marathon: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Faro Blanco Resort and Yacht Club in Marathon last inspected?
- Faro Blanco Resort and Yacht Club in Marathon was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 9, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Faro Blanco Resort and Yacht Club in Marathon?
- The most frequently cited violations at Faro Blanco Resort and Yacht Club in Marathon are: Food contact surfaces, Approved food source, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Faro Blanco Resort and Yacht Club in Marathon had?
- Faro Blanco Resort and Yacht Club in Marathon has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 11.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Faro Blanco Resort and Yacht Club in Marathon find?
- Faro Blanco Resort and Yacht Club in Marathon was most recently inspected on October 9, 2025 with 8 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Faro Blanco Resort and Yacht Club in Marathon ever been shut down?
- No, Faro Blanco Resort and Yacht Club 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 V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
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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).
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