Marathon, Monroe County

LA NINA RESTAURANT

1571 OVERSEAS HWY, Marathon, FL 33050

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
3 Intermediate
Apr 17, 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.

Apr 17, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Total: 3

31A-07-4

Detail 24519749

Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in food preparation area. Handwashing sink was relocated to the new dish room. Cook area does not have a handwashing sink nearby Warning

51-16-7

Detail 24519748

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/. A new dish room has been added to the restaurant. Triple sink and handwashing sink have been relocated . Also the restroom has been relocated Warning

41-17-4

Detail 24519747

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Warning

Sep 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

03B-01-6

Detail 24076573

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Empanadas 112F, empanadas were put to lower / hotter shelf in warmer Corrective Action Taken

41-18-4

Detail 24076574

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine @200 ppm at triple sink , adjusted to 100ppm by adding water to sink Corrected On-Site

32-04-4

Detail 24076571

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 24076575

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. The door on hot holding unit holding empanadas is cracked .

10-08-5

Detail 24076572

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Corrected On-Site

Mar 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03B-01-6

Detail 23613506

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Croquettes 95F

11-27-4

Detail 23613504

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.

31A-11-4

Detail 23613503

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.observed the handwashing sink at front counter used to wash out coffee utensils

11-26-1

Detail 23613507

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.

32-04-4

Detail 23613505

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

13-03-4

Detail 23613508

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

Sep 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 9

03B-01-6

Detail 23151362

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. empanadas (115F - Hot Holding); croquettes (105F - Hot Holding) warmer was turned up to higher temperatures Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 23151360

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bug spray over cases of bottle water

29-34-4

Detail 23151359

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

53B-13-5

Detail 23151358

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

32-02-4

Detail 23151363

Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.

32-04-4

Detail 23151357

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

36-73-4

Detail 23151355

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In storage room under produce shelf

05-09-4

Detail 23151356

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

33-16-4

Detail 23151361

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site

Mar 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 11

08A-17-6

Detail 22728484

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef not commercially packaged stored over raw fish, in stand up freezer.

29-34-4

Detail 22728488

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

22-02-4

Detail 22728485

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

11-26-1

Detail 22728486

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 22728492

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

08B-38-4

Detail 22728491

Basic - Food stored on floor. Seasonings and oil stored on the floor in dry storage area

33-19-4

Detail 22728490

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

14-11-5

Detail 22728483

Basic - Gaskets in poor repair on TRUE stand up reachin unit In storage room

33-16-4

Detail 22728487

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

25-05-4

Detail 22728489

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Plastic utensils stored on the floor

14-09-4

Detail 22728493

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

Oct 31, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 3Basic: 13Total: 21

14-86-1

Detail 22407640

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

14-31-5

Detail 22407637

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food In chest freezer , whole fish stored in non food grade thank you bags

08A-04-5

Detail 22407623

High Priority - Raw animal food poultry stored over or with unwashed produce, green peppers in stand up refrigerators.

03A-02-5

Detail 22407626

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Thawing beef at 57F Cooks began to prep beef to cook . Corrective Action Taken

29-34-4

Detail 22407639

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb, outside neat to mop sink

11-27-4

Detail 22407624

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

22-02-4

Detail 22407641

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

11-26-1

Detail 22407642

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

32-02-4

Detail 22407634

Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.

32-04-4

Detail 22407629

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

36-34-5

Detail 22407643

Basic - Ceiling soiled with grease, dust above fan near back door., also shelving next to freezer , holding clean pans .

24-07-4

Detail 22407630

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored . Knives Stored in ceiling panel above fan Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 22407638

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

12B-12-5

Detail 22407625

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.

08B-38-4

Detail 22407636

Basic - Food stored on floor in storage building.

10-20-4

Detail 22407644

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

22-08-4

Detail 22407628

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

33-16-4

Detail 22407627

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

06-01-5

Detail 22407631

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cases of beef thawing in container in dry storage building .

21-12-4

Detail 22407633

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

14-06-4

Detail 22407632

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Unsealed , in painted Wood shelving holding containers of fry goods

45-02-4

Detail 22407635

Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. Near the back door . For reporting purposes only.

Feb 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 9Total: 12

14-31-5

Detail 21771187

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with fish in chest freezer.

08A-17-6

Detail 21771194

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef not commercially packaged stored of raw fish in standing freezer unit.

41-10-4

Detail 21771189

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed grill cleaner stored on top of freezer #12 holding food.

32-04-4

Detail 21771188

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

24-07-4

Detail 21771190

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized pots and containers are stored outside.

36-17-5

Detail 21771192

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in front of oven

23-03-4

Detail 21771195

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler in kitchen and chest freezer in storage r room gaskets are soiled .

35A-06-4

Detail 21771197

Basic - Observed Accumulation of dead or trapped insects, or other pests, in control devices in storage room

08B-12-5

Detail 21771191

Basic - Observed Stored raw pork chops not covered in standup freezer .

08B-38-4

Detail 21771198

Basic - Observed cooked pork stored on floor, under oven in kitchen . COS OBSERVED oil containers stored on the floor I storage room.

21-10-4

Detail 21771196

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.

14-06-4

Detail 21771193

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. PlyWood shelving holding food storage containers is not sealed .

Jul 29, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

53A-05-6

Detail 21231509

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-29: - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Time Extended

53B-13-5

Detail 21231507

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Maribel Rojas , Norge Gomez, - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-29: Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Maribel Rojas , Norge Gomez, Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 21231508

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In kitchen cooking area - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-29: Time Extended

Jul 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 5Basic: 13Total: 18

35A-17-4

Detail 21227475

Intermediate - Caged bird on premises. Observed a bird in a cage in food storage building above chest freezer.

22-02-4

Detail 21227476

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards outside on prep tables have deep cut marks on them.

31A-09-4

Detail 21227480

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by utensil container on sink

53A-05-6

Detail 21227474

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

53B-13-5

Detail 21227482

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Maribel Rojas , Norge Gomez,

22-20-5

Detail 21227471

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

14-01-5

Detail 21227477

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

24-24-4

Detail 21227483

Basic - Clean equipment and utensils stored outdoor. Prep tables with cutting boards and knives

24-07-4

Detail 21227487

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. During inspection I observed prep table outside with a blender, slicer , can opener Stored on the bottom shelf.

36-17-5

Detail 21227484

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In kitchen cooking area

08B-32-4

Detail 21227470

Basic - Food being prepared outside. During inspection I observed two fish cleaning tables or prep tables with white cutting boards and fillet knives outdoors. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21227473

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of avocado on the floor.

08B-42-4

Detail 21227479

Basic - Food stored outside. During inspection I observed for refrigeration units stored outside on the patio. Freezers are holding tamales plantains baking and other food items Repeat Violation

10-17-4

Detail 21227472

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Filet knives Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 21227481

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

35B-02-4

Detail 21227478

Basic - Insect control device installed over chest freezer in storage building.

31B-04-4

Detail 21227485

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

25-05-4

Detail 21227486

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed take out single service items ,cups , napkins take out Styrofoam containers stored on the floor in storage building.

Jan 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 12Total: 14

22-02-4

Detail 20795144

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

53B-14-5

Detail 20795150

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

36-27-5

Detail 20795149

Basic - Around triple sink Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.

24-07-4

Detail 20795148

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored . Lids stored on the floor next to freezer . Knives stored outside above table on wall

08B-32-4

Detail 20795154

Basic - Food being prepared outside. Observed two prep tables outside of kitchen with knives stored above the tables. Dis used with the owner that no food can be prepared outside , outdoors of the kitchen .

08B-42-4

Detail 20795146

Basic - Food stored outside. Observed 4 Chest freezers-outside under cover , holding frozen meats and empanadas croquettes , plant foods . I discussed with the owner that all food storage has to be inside the building. Repeat Violation

33-20-4

Detail 20795153

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

10-08-5

Detail 20795147

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Corrected On-Site

10-17-4

Detail 20795145

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.

31B-04-4

Detail 20795152

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

33-16-4

Detail 20795156

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

25-05-4

Detail 20795151

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Stored on floor in storage area

24-14-4

Detail 20795155

Basic - Spatula Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall at triple sink

14-06-4

Detail 20795157

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood shelving in storage area is not sealed or painted.

Jul 6, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 11

12A-07-5

Detail 20316011

High Priority - Cook, Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20316016

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

31A-09-4

Detail 20316009

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.dishrack sitting on handwash sink in kitchen Corrected On-Site

35A-06-4

Detail 20316013

Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Fly control device has accumulated dead flys inside device.

24-07-4

Detail 20316008

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.some pots and utensils including can opener are stored outside.

13-03-4

Detail 20316015

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

12B-12-5

Detail 20316012

Basic - Employee, dish washer, 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.

16-13-5

Detail 20316014

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Dishwasher was not using triple sink to sanitize dishes as the third step in process. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 20316007

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases watermelon , Pineapples in storage room on the floor

08B-42-4

Detail 20316010

Basic - Food stored outside. 2 Chest freezers are outside under roof of storage area . Not protected from environmental contamination.

08B-63-4

Detail 20316017

Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area.