Finns Food for Thought in Marathon

Last inspected:

5800 Overseas Hwy Ste 23, Marathon, FL 33050
Overview

Finns Food For Thought in Marathon, FL is operating without a valid food permit and received an initial inspection on June 12, 2025 that documented 5 violations under FDACS citation codes related to permitting and sanitation standards. An application for a food permit has been submitted, and the facility was instructed to correct cited violations and submit documentation to [email protected].

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.
5Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Finns Food for Thought in Marathon: FDACS Inspection History (1)

Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.

— 1 inspection
— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection· 5 violations· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: JULIO AZPURUA, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to [email protected]. Please note each observation that has been corrected. Visit establishment to follow up on Request# 5133465. Initial Inspection Conducted. Payments can be made online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or can be mailed to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, P.O. Box 6720, Tallahassee FL 32314-6720. Checks and money orders are to be payable to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. All payments must include the Food Establishment number and reason of payment type in the memo section of the check or money order. The Minimum Construction Standards checklist has been used in accordance with 500.12(2)(a) Florida Statutes by the food safety inspector to determine compliance before obtaining a food permit. The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. An application for a food permit has been submitted. The Food Establishment shall remit payment of the appropriate fee within 10 days. Electronic online payment by credit card or e-check is available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Payment by check or money order is also accepted but must be made payable to FDACS and remitted to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, PO Box 6720, Tallahassee, FL 32314-6720. Please note that payment by check or money order may delay the processing of your food permit application. Contact the Business Center by email at [email protected] or by calling 850-245-5520 for further assistance.

Good Retail Practice Violations

3-602.11(B)(1)-(4) Food packaged on site not labeled with: the common name of the food or an adequate descriptive identity statement; if made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight; an accurate declaration of the net quantity of contents; the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; or nutritional labeling as specified in 21 CFR 101 and 9 CFR 317 Subpart B. 3-602.11(B)(1)-(4) and (6)
Retail - In house packaged soups found displayed inside display freezer missing all labeling requirements. COS, All food items were removed, away from customers, and will be handed to customers when requested. x
6-202.16 Perimeter walls and roofs not effective in protecting the establishment from the weather or the entry of insects, rodents, or other animals. 6-202.16
Backroom area - Gap under the rear exit door next to the ware wash sink.
4-903.11(A) Cleaned equipment or utensils, or laundered linens not stored in a clean, dry location; at least 6 inches above the floor; or where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. Clean equipment or utensils not stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying, or not covered or inverted. 4-903.11(A) and (B)
Processing- splash guard not provided between hand sink and drying wing of ware wash sink.
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Processing - Observed damaged splash wall made of drywall at the ware wash sink, with visible holes present. The wall surface is no longer smooth, non absorbent, or easy cleanable, as required.
6-501.12 Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning not done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing. 6-501.12
Processing - dirt and dust accumulated on multiple ceiling tiles above preparation tables and equipment.

Finns Food for Thought in Marathon: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Finns Food for Thought in Marathon last inspected?
Finns Food for Thought in Marathon was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on June 12, 2025. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection.
How many inspections has Finns Food for Thought in Marathon had?
Finns Food for Thought in Marathon has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Finns Food for Thought in Marathon find?
Finns Food for Thought in Marathon was most recently inspected by FDACS on June 12, 2025 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection).
Has Finns Food for Thought in Marathon had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Finns Food for Thought in Marathon has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Finns Food for Thought in Marathon?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Finns Food for Thought in Marathon are: 3-602.11(B)(1)-(4): Food packaged on site not labeled with: the common name of the food or an adequate descriptive identity statement; if made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight; an accurate declaration of the net quantity of contents; the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; or nutritional labeling as specified in 21 CFR 101 and 9 CFR 317 Subpart B. 3-602.11(B)(1)-(4) and (6); 6-202.16: Perimeter walls and roofs not effective in protecting the establishment from the weather or the entry of insects, rodents, or other animals. 6-202.16; 4-903.11(A): Cleaned equipment or utensils, or laundered linens not stored in a clean, dry location; at least 6 inches above the floor; or where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. Clean equipment or utensils not stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying, or not covered or inverted. 4-903.11(A) and (B).

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