Marathon, Monroe County

FLORIDA KEYS LOBSTER HOUSE

3660 OVERSEAS HWY, Marathon, FL 330502340

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
2 High Priority
May 15, 2026
City
Marathon
County
Monroe
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

May 15, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

08A-05-6

Detail 24577652

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over crab stuffing in walk-in cooler

29-42-4

Detail 24577651

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

31B-04-4

Detail 24577653

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's bathroom

Oct 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

29-37-4

Detail 24132363

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of prep sink Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24132365

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish (54F - Cold Holding); eel (54F - Cold Holding) the fish was in lift lid unit under 4 hours and was relocated to another unit that is cold holding at 41F or below On cookline drawers : 55F - Cooling); crab stuffed shrimp (51F - Cold Holding); Poultry (54F - Cold Holding); Beef (55F - Cold Holding)cheese 53 All items were relocated to the walk-in cooler to rapid cool less than 4 hours from the walk-in cooler this morning In walk-in cooler : meatloaf (55F - Cold Holding); Fish (53F - Cold Holding); lobster (53F - Cold Holding); Beef (55F - Cold Holding); shrimp (45F - Cold Holding); shrimp crab stuffing (53*F - Cold Holding) The walk-in cooler is at approximately 55F at time of inspection. The interior freezer door was opened to help cool down the walk-in cooler. Technician was called and is on site at time of inspection as per owner the Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

14-74-7

Detail 24132366

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Sushi lift lid cooler at 58F. The walk-in cooler is at approximately 55F at time of inspection. The interior freezer door was opened to help cool down the walk-in cooler. Technician was called and is on site at time of inspection. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

10-08-5

Detail 24132367

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Warning

10-07-4

Detail 24132364

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 81F water holding utensils Warning

May 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 23748837

High Priority - Raw fish stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food, asparagus in sushi counter

03A-02-5

Detail 23748839

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef (48F - Cold Holding); Poultry (48F - Cold Holding); oysters (48*F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler. The interior freezer door was opened to help bring temperature down - also the technician was called to service the equipment Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 23748840

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sushi rice 108 F no time mark. Chef says cooked 1 hour ago. Potatoes 115F Warmer was turned up Corrective Action Taken

02C-02-5

Detail 23748838

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Stuffing and lasagna in walk-in cooler is not date marked.

14-74-7

Detail 23748841

Basic - Cold holding equipment, the main walk-in cooler is not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Repair technician is on site to check the unit. There are also 3 other walk-in coolers that are working properly holding beer and produce that can be utilized in case repairers can't be accomplished today. Corrective Action Taken

14-11-5

Detail 23748842

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk-in cooler door is is disrepair

Nov 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 27, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 13

01D-01-5

Detail 23100249

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Shrimp ceviche is served. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 23100242

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw tuna that is not frozen in unopened vacuum packaging in stand up cooler in dish room Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 23100248

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked mushrooms 85F mushrooms were put on stove to reheat Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23100251

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade is soiled Warning

51-16-7

Detail 23100240

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. The salad bar station shown on the existing plans has been changed to a sushi station with hood system , fryers cold holding equipment and sink Warning

22-20-5

Detail 23100241

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning

06-09-1

Detail 23100244

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw tuna that is not frozen in unopened vacuum packaging in stand up cooler in dish room Warning

33-19-4

Detail 23100245

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Warning

33-20-4

Detail 23100247

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Warning

10-14-5

Detail 23100243

Basic - Ice bucket stored on floor between uses. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23100246

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soap dispenser is soiled Warning

16-46-4

Detail 23100250

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation Warning

33-15-4

Detail 23100239

Basic - The dumpster has no lid or lid open/broken. Warning

Feb 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

29-34-4

Detail 22683952

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

22-20-5

Detail 22683955

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

33-15-4

Detail 22683950

Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken.

36-24-5

Detail 22683951

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. In clean dish room

10-20-4

Detail 22683954

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

38-07-4

Detail 22683956

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In clean dish room

16-46-4

Detail 22683953

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

Aug 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 4

03A-02-5

Detail 22185977

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. crab cakes (47F - Cold Holding); Poultry (47F - Cold Holding); Poultry (47*F - Cold Holding); mea inserts were added to empty spaces, unit is on defrost Corrective Action Taken

11-27-4

Detail 22185978

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

11-26-1

Detail 22185976

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Corrective Action Taken

05-09-4

Detail 22185979

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.

Dec 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 21631323

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 21631327

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

02B-01-5

Detail 21631326

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw sushi items not identified on menu.

22-20-5

Detail 21631322

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

36-37-5

Detail 21631324

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Dust on utility line @wait station

31B-04-4

Detail 21631325

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In Mens bathroom used by employees

May 6, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 10

08A-05-6

Detail 21068207

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw over dressing

22-02-4

Detail 21068209

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer and table are both soiled spice containers are soiled , can opener blade is soiled Corrective Action Taken

33-15-4

Detail 21068208

Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken.

33-20-4

Detail 21068211

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.

36-24-5

Detail 21068214

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall at door way to kitchen and Above handwash sink.

10-20-4

Detail 21068210

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

23-03-4

Detail 21068206

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter above broiler are soiled

33-16-4

Detail 21068205

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

14-12-4

Detail 21068213

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Cracked plastic scoop in dry storage

36-27-5

Detail 21068212

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Prep room wall is dusty

Nov 30, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

03A-02-5

Detail 20690625

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. scallops (50*°F - Cold Holding); oysters (50*°F - Cold Holding); calamari (48°F - Cold Holding); conch (48*°F - Cold Holding) Unit and items were all put on ice to rapid cool. Corrective Action Taken

14-74-7

Detail 20690624

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Fryer section reach in no cooling properly.

33-20-4

Detail 20690620

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.

36-68-5

Detail 20690621

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.

31B-04-4

Detail 20690622

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

33-16-4

Detail 20690623

Basic - Open dumpster lid.