Marathon, Monroe County

CRACKED CONCH CAFE

4999 OVERSEAS HWY, Marathon, FL 330502622

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
1 High Priority
Jan 6, 2026
City
Marathon
County
Monroe
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

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.

Jan 6, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 24280787

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Egg wash over Parmesan cheese in stand up cooler Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24280792

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

41-17-4

Detail 24280790

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

33-29-4

Detail 24280791

Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing.

21-04-4

Detail 24280789

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

33-16-4

Detail 24280788

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Aug 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

41-07-4

Detail 23951557

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. stored on food storage shelf Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 23951555

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage patty 109F

22-02-4

Detail 23951554

Intermediate - Food-contact surface , can opener blade is soiled with food debris

41-17-4

Detail 23951553

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

14-01-5

Detail 23951558

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense ceviche .

31B-04-4

Detail 23951556

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

Feb 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 9

09-01-4

Detail 23563463

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. The cook touched cooked bacon with his bare hands . Discarded bacon . I educated the cook about bare hand contact with ready to eat foods. Corrective Action Taken

08A-20-5

Detail 23563467

High Priority - Raw beef not properly separated from raw fish in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Beef over fish in stand up unit.

01B-14-4

Detail 23563461

High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 4 cracked shell eggs in container in reaching cooler

22-02-4

Detail 23563466

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade is soiled

31B-02-4

Detail 23563468

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

11-26-1

Detail 23563460

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.

14-01-5

Detail 23563464

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense salsa Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 23563462

Basic - Employee personal items, purses , stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.

14-12-4

Detail 23563465

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Spatula handle is melted and burned

Sep 10, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 8

08A-05-6

Detail 23131287

High Priority - Raw animal food , conch ceviche stored over ready-to-eat food, dressing Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 23131290

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

22-02-4

Detail 23131292

Intermediate - Can opener blade soiled with food debris.

14-01-5

Detail 23131294

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Side order cup used to scoop ceviche Corrected On-Site

12B-12-5

Detail 23131288

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Coffee cup with no lid

12B-02-4

Detail 23131293

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.

10-20-4

Detail 23131291

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

10-07-4

Detail 23131289

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoops in standing water @90F.

Apr 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

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

29-34-4

Detail 22768330

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Time Extended

02B-01-5

Detail 22768332

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Conch ceviche not identified as raw on the menu - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Conch ceviche not identified as raw on the menu Time Extended

16-37-1

Detail 22768333

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Time Extended

14-05-4

Detail 22768329

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact freezer lid - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: Cardboard used to line food-contact freezer lid Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 22768331

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer . - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: Equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer . Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 22768328

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on chest freezer - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on chest freezer Time Extended

Mar 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 10

01D-01-5

Detail 22747793

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

29-34-4

Detail 22747792

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

02B-01-5

Detail 22747799

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

16-37-1

Detail 22747795

Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

14-05-4

Detail 22747797

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact freezer lid

14-11-5

Detail 22747798

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer .

08B-42-4

Detail 22747796

Basic - Food stored outside. Chest freezer holding frozen food is stored outside.

10-20-4

Detail 22747794

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

10-18-5

Detail 22747791

Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22747790

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on chest freezer

Nov 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-32-5

Detail 22464842

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Warning Time Extended

Sep 22, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 8

11-27-4

Detail 22307218

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 Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22307220

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

11-26-1

Detail 22307222

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

53B-05-5

Detail 22307219

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22307221

Basic - , bread crumbs Food stored on floor. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 22307223

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

36-32-5

Detail 22307225

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Warning

06-01-5

Detail 22307224

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. No running cold water . Warning

Mar 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 11Total: 18

41-07-4

Detail 21879299

High Priority - Container of TYLENOL improperly stored on shelf with and above food .

41-10-4

Detail 21879290

High Priority - Plumbers putty, WD 40 improperly stored on shelving with canned goods and above food prep areas

22-02-4

Detail 21879291

Intermediate - Can opener blade soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.

43-10-4

Detail 21879286

Intermediate - Customers enter establishment through kitchen. Observed customers coming into the kitchen by the back door and getting food.

27-19-4

Detail 21879296

Intermediate - In kitchen the Hand-wash sink does not have enough hot water pressure to properly wash hands.

02B-01-5

Detail 21879289

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Conch ceviche isn't identified as a raw product on the menu.

27-16-4

Detail 21879297

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in Mens bathroom and womens bathroom both used by employees.

23-24-4

Detail 21879294

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on reach in cooler equipment door handles.

24-24-4

Detail 21879284

Basic - Clean containers stored outdoors .

36-27-5

Detail 21879283

Basic - Electrical Utility lines on the Wall by microwave are soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.

36-24-5

Detail 21879288

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall in dishroom behind dish rinse area.

36-17-5

Detail 21879293

Basic - In womens bathroom observed Floor tiles cracked

10-20-4

Detail 21879287

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

33-16-4

Detail 21879285

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

14-33-4

Detail 21879298

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

25-05-4

Detail 21879282

Basic - Single-service cups improperly stored on the floor in storage trailer

06-01-5

Detail 21879292

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Conch ,Chicken thawing in bucket with no running water on them

08B-63-4

Detail 21879295

Basic - food in an unprotected holding unit in a nonsecure area. Chest freezer holding sausage and bacon in unsecured storage trailer in back of restaurant. No lock on trailer or freezer .

Oct 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

03B-01-6

Detail 21484756

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage 70F potatoes 70F chef put on stove to reheat Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-13: Potatoes 178f, potatoes 145F , sausage Pattie 115f Sausage were put in broiler to reheat to 165 f Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

14-11-5

Detail 21484754

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. The Bank of stand up refrigeration is in poor condition . Broken thermometers on the front and handle do not keep the door closed . - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-13: Equipment in poor repair. The Bank of stand up refrigeration is in poor condition . Broken thermometers on the front and handle do not keep the door closed . Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 21484755

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. White shelving in glass door cooler is rusting and peeling . Hood system is soiled with grease . Interior of reach in refrigeration units are soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-13: Interior of silver reach in refrigeration units are soiled. Time Extended

Oct 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 10Total: 15

01B-02-5

Detail 21474463

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Conch ceviche 55F

03A-02-5

Detail 21474467

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. conch ceviche (56F Cold Holding); butter (60F - Cold Holding) Conch 51f , raw bacon 51 F

03B-01-6

Detail 21474462

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage 70F potatoes 70F chef put on stove to reheat Corrective Action Taken

02C-02-5

Detail 21474458

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

41-17-4

Detail 21474471

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

22-20-5

Detail 21474472

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

23-24-4

Detail 21474469

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles of all refrigeration units

14-74-7

Detail 21474459

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. Stand up glass door cooler holding margarine and ceviche is not cold holding at 41 or below . Silver reach in cooler 4 door is not cold holding @41 F or below .

40-06-5

Detail 21474461

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.

14-11-5

Detail 21474468

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. The Bank of stand up refrigeration is in poor condition . Broken thermometers on the front and handle do not keep the door closed .

36-34-5

Detail 21474464

Basic - In dis room Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

10-20-4

Detail 21474466

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

23-03-4

Detail 21474470

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. White shelving in glass door cooler is rusting and peeling . Hood system is soiled with grease . Interior of reach in refrigeration units are soiled.

25-05-4

Detail 21474465

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored on the floor in trailer Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 21474460

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.behind dish rinse area.

Mar 29, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 18Total: 24

08A-20-5

Detail 20963745

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over raw fish in reach in cooler

41-10-4

Detail 20963730

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Wd40 , stripper chemical stored with beer and new dishes in storage area.

31B-02-4

Detail 20963733

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

02C-02-5

Detail 20963744

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

41-17-4

Detail 20963749

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

27-16-4

Detail 20963741

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Faucet unable to turn on due to wall .

22-20-5

Detail 20963747

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

14-18-4

Detail 20963748

Basic - Beverage tubing/cold plate not separated from stored ice.

14-01-5

Detail 20963736

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In salt bucket

51-11-4

Detail 20963734

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

14-05-4

Detail 20963729

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.

36-34-5

Detail 20963731

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

12B-07-4

Detail 20963737

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

12B-12-5

Detail 20963732

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.

13-03-4

Detail 20963740

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

14-11-4

Detail 20963742

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Refrigeration units handles and shelving in disrepair. Chest freezer lid is rusting.

36-73-4

Detail 20963739

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in storage room

33-19-4

Detail 20963750

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

23-03-4

Detail 20963743

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving is soiled , Top of refrigerator is soiled , bottom shelving under work tables are soiled . Mold on pipes and hoses leading into ice bin.

16-46-4

Detail 20963735

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

33-16-4

Detail 20963746

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

22-16-4

Detail 20963727

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Beer bottle cooler and bar is soiled, rusting on bottom and holding water.

33-34-4

Detail 20963728

Basic - Storage trailer area not maintained clean and organized.

33-31-5

Detail 20963738

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Boxes, panels wood in back garbage area

Oct 15, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 13

50-17-2

Detail 20590137

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 10/1/21

08A-05-6

Detail 20590135

High Priority - Raw conch stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food, cheese Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20590138

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

02C-02-5

Detail 20590134

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

22-20-5

Detail 20590146

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

14-01-5

Detail 20590143

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Side order cup used to scoop rice .

08B-38-4

Detail 20590141

Basic - Container of cut Potatoes stored on floor.

33-20-4

Detail 20590136

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

10-18-5

Detail 20590144

Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses.

32-10-4

Detail 20590139

Basic - Men's Bathroom handwash sink faucet is corroding and is not cleanable

23-03-4

Detail 20590145

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Debris on top of white freezer . Dust on exposed conduit pipes above cook-line. Reach in glass door is soiled .

14-33-4

Detail 20590142

Basic - Salad / desert Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

25-05-4

Detail 20590140

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored on floor in trailer