Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters in Marathon
11710 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050
Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters in Marathon has 16 inspections on record dating back to 2019, with 62 total violations and no emergency closures. The facility averaged 3.9 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2. Recurring violations included food contact surface issues (cited in 6 inspections), time as a control for temperature abuse (cited in 3 inspections), and allergen awareness lapses (cited in 2 inspections). The most recent inspection on July 29, 2025 documented 9 basic violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: July 29, 2025
Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters in Marathon: Comparison to Monroe County Averages
Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters in Marathon: Full Inspection History — DBPR (16)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 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
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters in Marathon: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters in Marathon last inspected?
- Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters in Marathon was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 29, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters in Marathon?
- The most frequently cited violations at Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters in Marathon are: Time as control, Food contact surfaces, Approved food source.
- How many health inspections has Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters in Marathon had?
- Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters in Marathon has had 16 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.9 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters in Marathon find?
- Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters in Marathon was most recently inspected on July 29, 2025 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters in Marathon ever been shut down?
- No, Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters in Marathon has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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.
- 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 V51 (Premises clean) mean?
- Violation 51 (Premises clean) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/51.
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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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