La Nina Restaurant in Marathon
1571 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050
LA NINA RESTAURANT in Marathon has compiled 254 violations across 25 inspections since July 2022, averaging 10.2 violations per inspection — nearly double Florida's statewide average of 5.2. Employee health reporting violations have been cited in 5 of the last 6 inspections, and food contact surface violations appeared in 6 of the 25 inspections on record. High-priority violations dominate the record, with handwashing procedures, proper food storage, chemical handling, and toxic substance control cited repeatedly. A portable fire extinguisher gauge was found in the red zone near the back door on October 31, 2023. The facility has not been emergency-closed. The most recent inspection on September 30, 2025 documented 15 violations including 2 high-priority findings for employee health reporting and food contact surfaces, with the inspection completed and no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: September 30, 2025
La Nina Restaurant in Marathon: Comparison to Monroe County Averages
La Nina Restaurant in Marathon: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
La Nina Restaurant in Marathon: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections25 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections22 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections20 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— 3 inspections25 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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— 3 inspections29 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
La Nina Restaurant in Marathon: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was La Nina Restaurant in Marathon last inspected?
- La Nina Restaurant in Marathon was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 30, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at La Nina Restaurant in Marathon?
- The most frequently cited violations at La Nina Restaurant in Marathon are: Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has La Nina Restaurant in Marathon had?
- La Nina Restaurant in Marathon has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of La Nina Restaurant in Marathon find?
- La Nina Restaurant in Marathon was most recently inspected on September 30, 2025 with 5 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has La Nina Restaurant in Marathon ever been shut down?
- No, La Nina Restaurant 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.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- 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.
- Has La Nina Restaurant in Marathon had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, La Nina Restaurant in Marathon has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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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