Paradise Cuban Restaurant in Marathon
Last inspected:
2603 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050Juice Paradise LLC in Marathon has accumulated 214 violations across 27 inspections since 2016, averaging 7.9 per visit. The facility's most frequently cited violations involve employee health policies, utensil sanitation, and hand washing procedures. In October 2023, inspectors issued a warning for 15 violations, including 6 high-priority items. A propane tank stored inside the building was corrected during a 2017 inspection.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Paradise Cuban Restaurant in Marathon: Comparison to Monroe County Averages
This Facility
7.7
violations / inspection
7.7 violations per inspection
Monroe County Avg
7
violations / inspection
7 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Monroe County Avg
0.09
closures / facility
0.09 county average
Paradise Cuban Restaurant in Marathon: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Under sink in back storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Paradise Cuban Restaurant in Marathon: Full Inspection History — DBPR (29)
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections15 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections18 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections20 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 4 inspections27 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections21 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 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
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections16 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections16 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Paradise Cuban Restaurant in Marathon: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Paradise Cuban Restaurant in Marathon last inspected?
- Paradise Cuban Restaurant in Marathon was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 10, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Paradise Cuban Restaurant in Marathon?
- The most frequently cited violations at Paradise Cuban Restaurant in Marathon are: Employee health policy, Clean multi-use utensils, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Paradise Cuban Restaurant in Marathon had?
- Paradise Cuban Restaurant in Marathon has had 29 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Paradise Cuban Restaurant in Marathon find?
- Paradise Cuban Restaurant in Marathon was most recently inspected on July 10, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
- Has Paradise Cuban Restaurant in Marathon ever been shut down?
- No, Paradise Cuban Restaurant in Marathon has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
- 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.
- Has Paradise Cuban Restaurant in Marathon had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Paradise Cuban Restaurant in Marathon has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Paradise Cuban Restaurant in Marathon operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Juice Paradise (2017).
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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).
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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