La Nina Restaurant in Marathon
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1571 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050LA 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.
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 (26)
— 1 inspection3 violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Warning Issued
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections16 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— 2 inspections25 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
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
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 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
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— 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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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections29 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— 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
Intermediate Violations
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 April 17, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
- What are the most common violations at La Nina Restaurant in Marathon?
- The most frequently cited violations at La Nina Restaurant in Marathon are: Proper hand/arm washing, Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has La Nina Restaurant in Marathon had?
- La Nina Restaurant in Marathon has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.9 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 April 17, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
- 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 V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
- What does Florida violation V41 (Toilet facilities) mean?
- Violation 41 (Toilet facilities) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/41.
- 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 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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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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