Sparky's Landing in Marathon
13205 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050
Sparky's Landing in Marathon has accumulated 319 violations across 30 inspections since 2016, averaging 10.6 per visit. State records document one fire safety violation from 2018 involving a propane tank stored inside the building. The facility has faced 2 disciplinary actions totaling $640 in fines, with the largest penalty at $360. Top recurring violations include improper hand and arm washing, missing consumer advisories, and unapproved food sources.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: December 19, 2025
Sparky's Landing in Marathon: Comparison to Monroe County Averages
This Facility
10.6
violations / inspection
10.6 violations per inspection
Monroe County Avg
7.04
violations / inspection
7.04 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Monroe County Avg
0.08
closures / facility
0.08 county average
Sparky's Landing in Marathon: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $640.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2022018884 | $360.00 | Jan 28, 2022 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 1--2019031998 | $280.00 | May 16, 2019 | Jacksonville |
Sparky's Landing in Marathon: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only.
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.
Sparky's Landing in Marathon: Full Inspection History — DBPR (30)
— 4 inspections25 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections20 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections35 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections32 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections23 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections21 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Sparky's Landing in Marathon: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sparky's Landing in Marathon last inspected?
- Sparky's Landing in Marathon was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 19, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Sparky's Landing in Marathon?
- The most frequently cited violations at Sparky's Landing in Marathon are: Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory, Approved food source.
- How many health inspections has Sparky's Landing in Marathon had?
- Sparky's Landing in Marathon has had 30 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Sparky's Landing in Marathon find?
- Sparky's Landing in Marathon was most recently inspected on December 19, 2025 with 8 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Sparky's Landing in Marathon ever been shut down?
- No, Sparky's Landing in Marathon has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- 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 Sparky's Landing in Marathon had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Sparky's Landing in Marathon has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Sparky's Landing in Marathon faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Sparky's Landing in Marathon has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $640.00 in fines.
- How much has Sparky's Landing in Marathon been fined?
- Sparky's Landing in Marathon has been fined a total of $640.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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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Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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