Kentucky Fried Chicken/taco Bell in Marathon
6501 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050
This Kentucky Fried Chicken/Taco Bell location in Marathon has been inspected 21 times since 2022, accumulating 150 violations—an average of 7.1 per inspection, significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. Chemical storage violations, specifically improper storage of toxic substances, have been recurring findings across multiple inspections including July 2025, January 2024, and July 2022. Food contact surface violations and time-as-control issues appeared repeatedly in recent inspections. Two fire safety violations were documented: a portable fire extinguisher with a gauge in the red zone next to the poultry walk-in cooler on January 27, 2023, and another extinguisher with a gauge in the red zone by the back door on July 1, 2020. The facility has not been emergency-closed. The most recent inspection on December 8, 2025 resulted in 12 violations and an "Inspection Completed - No Further Action" disposition.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: December 8, 2025
Kentucky Fried Chicken/taco Bell in Marathon: Comparison to Monroe County Averages
Kentucky Fried Chicken/taco Bell in Marathon: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Kentucky Fried Chicken/taco Bell in Marathon: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)
— 2 inspections11 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections11 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections15 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections22 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Kentucky Fried Chicken/taco Bell in Marathon: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Kentucky Fried Chicken/taco Bell in Marathon last inspected?
- Kentucky Fried Chicken/taco Bell in Marathon was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 8, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Kentucky Fried Chicken/taco Bell in Marathon?
- The most frequently cited violations at Kentucky Fried Chicken/taco Bell in Marathon are: Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored, Premises clean.
- How many health inspections has Kentucky Fried Chicken/taco Bell in Marathon had?
- Kentucky Fried Chicken/taco Bell in Marathon has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Kentucky Fried Chicken/taco Bell in Marathon find?
- Kentucky Fried Chicken/taco Bell in Marathon was most recently inspected on December 8, 2025 with 6 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Kentucky Fried Chicken/taco Bell in Marathon ever been shut down?
- No, Kentucky Fried Chicken/taco Bell in Marathon has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- What does Florida violation V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?
- Violation 24 (Toxic substance control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/24.
- Has Kentucky Fried Chicken/taco Bell in Marathon had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Kentucky Fried Chicken/taco Bell in Marathon has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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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