Marathon, Monroe County

7 MILE BUFFET CORP

2211 OVERSEAS HWY, Marathon, FL 33050

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
1 High Priority
Dec 18, 2024
City
Marathon
County
Monroe
Status
Closed
Inspections
15

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.

Dec 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

29-42-4

Detail 23431629

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

31A-09-4

Detail 23431630

Intermediate - In kitchen the Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by chemicals containers and bag of clothes

14-09-4

Detail 23431625

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

08B-36-4

Detail 23431626

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust.the walk-in cooler is dripping condensation onto canned sodas , A pan was installed to catch the water. Corrective Action Taken

10-20-4

Detail 23431627

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

32-17-4

Detail 23431628

Basic - Self-closing device on women's bathroom door disconnected/broken.

Jun 27, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 20, 2024

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

31A-11-4

Detail 22938391

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. used for storage. Corrected On-Site

33-08-4

Detail 22938392

Basic - Dumpster disposal location improper because it is causing a nuisance or public health hazard. As per complaint no garbage dumpster was observed on the restaurant premises. Observed 12-13 full garbage cans at adjacent lodging property behind the restaurant. Warning

33-19-4

Detail 22938393

Basic - Garbage on the ground

33-06-4

Detail 22938390

Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. As per the complaint there is no dumpster observed on restaurant premises. Observed 12-13 full garbage cans at adjacent lodging property behind the restaurant. Warning

Apr 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 5Total: 12

08A-04-5

Detail 22813879

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce in walk-in cooler

29-42-4

Detail 22813869

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

11-27-4

Detail 22813871

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. Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 22813880

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Storage of utensils in handwash sink

31B-02-4

Detail 22813872

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22813875

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

02C-02-5

Detail 22813877

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

36-22-4

Detail 22813870

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in walk-in cooler

10-13-5

Detail 22813873

Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses.

10-20-4

Detail 22813874

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

51-13-4

Detail 22813878

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Corrective Action Taken

14-11-5

Detail 22813876

Basic - Walk-in cooler door in poor repair.

Dec 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 7

29-34-4

Detail 22504496

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-12: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 22504491

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board is soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-12: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Time Extended

11-26-1

Detail 22504493

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-12: Email to operator. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

02C-02-5

Detail 22504495

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken not date marked in refrigerator. Pork, tamales, beef in walk-in cooler not date marked Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-12: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken not date marked in refrigerator. Pork, tamales, beef in walk-in cooler not date marked Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 22504497

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-12: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Time Extended

21-10-4

Detail 22504494

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-12: Soiled dry wiping cloth in use Time Extended

08B-12-5

Detail 22504492

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler, empanadas uncovered pork not wrapped. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-12: Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler, Time Extended

Nov 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 5Basic: 6Total: 14

50-17-3

Detail 22426803

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22426810

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork 47 F in top of RIC. relocated to inside the cooler Corrective Action Taken Warning

29-34-4

Detail 22426806

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

22-02-4

Detail 22426808

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board is soiled. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 22426798

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 22426799

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storage of dishes Corrected On-Site Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22426804

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 Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 22426805

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken not date marked in refrigerator. Pork, tamales, beef in walk-in cooler not date marked Warning

14-09-4

Detail 22426809

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning

10-12-5

Detail 22426807

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.ice scoop out in sink to wash Corrective Action Taken Warning

21-10-4

Detail 22426811

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Warning

42-03-5

Detail 22426800

Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Drill and drill bits over prep area Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 22426802

Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler, empanadas uncovered pork not wrapped. Warning

36-02-5

Detail 22426801

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area Warning

Jul 18, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 5, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 22097769

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Cutting board surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-05: Time Extended

27-24-4

Detail 22097770

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit.water heater is in disrepair. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-05: Time Extended

27-16-4

Detail 22097768

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water heater is in disrepair. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-05: the water heater was repaired for 2 weeks it worked and now it is not working again . A new water will be installed this week Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 22097767

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system is soiled with grease - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-05: Time Extended

May 10, 2023

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 21984456

Intermediate - Cutting board surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.

27-24-4

Detail 21984457

Intermediate - Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit.water heater is in disrepair.

27-16-4

Detail 21984460

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water heater is in disrepair.

23-03-4

Detail 21984458

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system is soiled with grease

33-31-5

Detail 21984459

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed unused restaurant equipment ,refrigerator s, steam table, outside in the back of restaurant.

Jan 31, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

31A-09-4

Detail 21743277

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front counter handwash sink covered with supplies. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-31: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front counter handwash sink covered with cash drawer. Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 21743273

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - cutting board surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-31: cutting board surface soiled with food debris, Time Extended

36-12-4

Detail 21743274

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Concrete floor in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-31: Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Concrete floor in kitchen Time Extended

36-02-5

Detail 21743276

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-31: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 21743275

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk in cooler in poor repair, not working and used for dry storage only. - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-31: Walk in cooler in poor repair, not working and used for dry storage only. Time Extended

Nov 29, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 9

53A-03-7

Detail 21593975

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Carlos Garcia 4/6/22

31A-09-4

Detail 21593977

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front counter handwash sink covered with supplies. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21593981

Intermediate - cutting board surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.

36-12-4

Detail 21593976

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Concrete floor in kitchen

08B-38-4

Detail 21593979

Basic - Food stored on floor on cookline . Rice ,potatoes , oil on floor

10-13-5

Detail 21593980

Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Corrected On-Site

10-12-5

Detail 21593974

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Corrected On-Site

36-02-5

Detail 21593982

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.

14-11-5

Detail 21593978

Basic - Walk in cooler in poor repair, not working and used for dry storage only.

Feb 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 13

22-49-4

Detail 20838602

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm chlorine

08A-20-5

Detail 20838604

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.

08A-11-5

Detail 20838600

High Priority - Raw fish food stored over milk.

22-02-4

Detail 20838609

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled , potato cutter is soiled.

31A-11-4

Detail 20838610

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container in sink

02C-02-5

Detail 20838607

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked lamb, cooked pork, cooked been all made over 24 hours or more . Walk in cooler

51-11-4

Detail 20838601

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

14-11-4

Detail 20838599

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler cooler is not working . No food in unit

08B-38-4

Detail 20838598

Basic - In walk in cooler Food stored on floor.

22-08-4

Detail 20838608

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

21-10-4

Detail 20838606

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.

36-02-5

Detail 20838605

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.

21-09-4

Detail 20838603

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.

Sep 14, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 2Total: 7

22-49-4

Detail 20506112

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine 0 ppm - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-09: Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine 0 ppm Carlos the owner, is using triple dink to wash all dishes until the dish machine is repaired Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-14: At callback inspection the dish machine is not sanitizing, 0ppm chlorine in the dish machine The owner Carlos has the triple sink set up for sanitizing dishes. 100ppm chlorine Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 20506109

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board is soiled - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-09: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board is soiled Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-14: at callback inspection the cutting board is soiled with food debris in cut marks on it Admin Complaint

31A-07-4

Detail 20506110

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in or food preparation area. On cookline as per plan review no hand wash sink - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-09: Handwash sink missing in or food preparation area. On cookline as per plan review no hand wash sink Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-14: At callback inspection the hand wash sink has not been installed on the cookline as per plan review. Admin Complaint

53B-01-5

Detail 20506115

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-09: at callback inspection No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-14: At call back inspection the is no food handler training for employees. Admin Complaint

02C-02-5

Detail 20506113

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked ribs in reaching cooler - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-09: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked ribs in reaching cooler Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-14: No date marking on prepared food in walk-in , Ground beef, chicken Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 20506111

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-09: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-14: White cutting board has deep cut marks and is no longer cleanable Admin Complaint

23-03-4

Detail 20506114

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Both Reach cooler units in kitchen , gaskets soiled and in disrepair. - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-09: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Both Reach cooler units in kitchen , gaskets soiled and in disrepair. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-14: At callback inspection the gaskets on reach in cooler are soiled. Time Extended

Jul 9, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 2Total: 7

22-49-4

Detail 20327953

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine 0 ppm - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-09: Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine 0 ppm Carlos the owner, is using triple dink to wash all dishes until the dish machine is repaired Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 20327951

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board is soiled - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-09: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board is soiled Time Extended

31A-07-4

Detail 20327947

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in or food preparation area. On cookline as per plan review no hand wash sink - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-09: Handwash sink missing in or food preparation area. On cookline as per plan review no hand wash sink Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 20327948

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-09: at callback inspection No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Time Extended

02C-02-5

Detail 20327952

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked ribs in reaching cooler - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-09: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked ribs in reaching cooler Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 20327950

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-09: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 20327949

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Both Reach cooler units in kitchen , gaskets soiled and in disrepair. - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-09: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Both Reach cooler units in kitchen , gaskets soiled and in disrepair. Time Extended

Jul 8, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 7Basic: 3Total: 13

14-86-1

Detail 20323533

High Priority - Basic - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container.

22-49-4

Detail 20323534

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine 0 ppm

03A-02-5

Detail 20323531

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. IN WALK IN COOLER:Poultry (53*°F - Cold Holding); Beef (53*°F - Cold Holding) case of poultry 54°FCold holding . Less than 4 hours out of temperature. Reach in cooler : cut melons (53*°F - Cold Holding); Poultry (53*°F - Cold Holding); Beef (53*°F - Cold Holding) owner moved all items to the reach in cooler @front service counter to rapidly cool down . Also the owner purchased ice and is transferring all meats and cheese and dairy to ice chests until repairs are made on walk in unit today. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 20323539

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board is soiled

31A-07-4

Detail 20323542

Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in or food preparation area. On cookline as per plan review no hand wash sink

31A-09-4

Detail 20323541

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front counter hand wash sink is covered by tray

31B-02-4

Detail 20323538

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at front counter handwash sink.

53B-01-5

Detail 20323532

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

31B-03-4

Detail 20323535

Intermediate - No soap provided at front counter handwash sink.

02C-02-5

Detail 20323540

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

14-74-7

Detail 20323537

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. Walk in cooler, and reach in standup and low boy units not cold holding at 41°F or below. Repair has been called for walk in unit and reach in unit

14-09-4

Detail 20323536

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board

23-03-4

Detail 20323543

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Both Reach cooler units in kitchen , gaskets soiled and in disrepair.