Wendy's in Marathon
Last inspected:
5150 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 330502624Part of: Wendys Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Wendy's #203 in Marathon has accumulated 116 violations across 21 inspections dating from 2015 to November 2025, averaging 5.5 violations per inspection — slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have included improper cooking temperatures, hand-washing failures, allergen awareness lapses, shell stock requirements violations, and food condition issues. Hand-washing violations appeared in at least three inspections. Fire safety violations involving portable fire extinguisher gauges in the red zone were documented in 2015 and 2017. The most recent inspection on November 14, 2025 identified two hand-washing violations and resulted in no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Wendy's in Marathon: Comparison to Monroe County Averages
Wendy's 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
Wendy's in Marathon: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections12 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections12 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Wendy's in Marathon: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Wendy's in Marathon last inspected?
- Wendy's #203 in Marathon was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 1, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Wendy's in Marathon?
- The most frequently cited violations at Wendy's #203 in Marathon are: Clean multi-use utensils, Proper cooling equipment, Proper sewage disposal.
- How many health inspections has Wendy's in Marathon had?
- Wendy's #203 in Marathon has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Wendy's in Marathon find?
- Wendy's #203 in Marathon was most recently inspected on May 1, 2026 with 2 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Wendy's in Marathon ever been shut down?
- No, Wendy's #203 in Marathon has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V45 (Floor maintenance) mean?
- Violation 45 (Floor maintenance) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/45.
- Has Wendy's in Marathon had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Wendy's #203 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).
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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