Fish Tales Market and Eatery in Marathon
11711 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050
Fish Tales Market and Eatery in Marathon has 23 inspections on record since 2016 with 180 total violations, averaging 7.8 violations per inspection — significantly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. Employee health reporting violations, including proper hand and arm washing, appear as recurring high-priority findings across at least 5 inspections. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on October 21, 2025 resulted in a Call Back - Complied disposition after 3 employee health reporting violations were cited.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: October 21, 2025
Fish Tales Market and Eatery in Marathon: Comparison to Monroe County Averages
Fish Tales Market and Eatery in Marathon: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 4 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 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
— 2 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 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
— 3 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections20 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 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
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Fish Tales Market and Eatery in Marathon: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Fish Tales Market and Eatery in Marathon last inspected?
- Fish Tales Market and Eatery 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 Fish Tales Market and Eatery in Marathon?
- The most frequently cited violations at Fish Tales Market and Eatery in Marathon are: Proper ventilation, Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Fish Tales Market and Eatery in Marathon had?
- Fish Tales Market and Eatery in Marathon has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Fish Tales Market and Eatery in Marathon find?
- Fish Tales Market and Eatery in Marathon was most recently inspected on October 21, 2025 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Fish Tales Market and Eatery in Marathon ever been shut down?
- No, Fish Tales Market and Eatery in Marathon has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
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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.
This page is maintained by FloridaFoodSafety.org and is not affiliated with Fish Tales Market and Eatery. How we collect and verify this data.