Marathon, Monroe County

BISTRO

2146 OVERSEAS HWY, Marathon, FL 33050

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
3 High Priority
May 15, 2026
City
Marathon
County
Monroe
Status
Current / Active
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.

May 15, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 7

08A-05-6

Detail 24577218

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

03A-02-5

Detail 24577219

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter pats 71F

29-42-4

Detail 24577222

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

16-62-1

Detail 24577217

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

31B-03-4

Detail 24577220

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.

36-36-4

Detail 24577221

Basic - Ceiling tile missing in dry storage

08B-38-4

Detail 24577223

Basic - Food stored on floor in walk-in cooler

Jan 5, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 24279344

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. The can opener blade is soiled , the slicer and blade are soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-05: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. The can opener blade is soiled , the slicer and blade are soiled Time Extended Corrected On-Site

02B-01-5

Detail 24279348

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Tuna wanton is not identified as raw on bar menu Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-05: Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Tuna wanton is not identified as raw on bar menu Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 24279347

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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-05: Task force / Alejandra Palacio CFM servsafe 9/8/25. CFM Veronica Cabral Sandoval 8/17/22 Need Food handler training Francisco ,manny, Tanya and ester, No food handler training at callback inspection Admin Complaint

16-21-4

Detail 24279346

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-05: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Time Extended

48-01-5

Detail 24279345
  • From initial inspection : No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-05: Time Extended

Oct 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 5Basic: 4Total: 12

08A-05-6

Detail 24142985

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over cooked chicken wings in the walk-in cooler Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 24142983

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 the walk-in cooler Warning

41-10-4

Detail 24142980

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored . Chafing dish gas canister over food prep /single service storage table. removed the canister from area Warning

22-02-4

Detail 24142986

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. The can opener blade is soiled , the slicer and blade are soiled. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 24142978

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Mats stacked in front of handwashing sink Warning

02B-01-5

Detail 24142977

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Tuna wanton is not identified as raw on bar menu Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 24142981

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

53B-01-5

Detail 24142988

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. Warning

16-21-4

Detail 24142976

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 24142984

Basic - Food stored on floor. In the walk-in freezer Warning

10-17-4

Detail 24142982

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At front service area Warning

25-05-4

Detail 24142987

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored on the floor Warning

48-01-5

Detail 24142979

No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.

Mar 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 12

08A-05-6

Detail 23602459

High Priority - Raw lobster stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food, hot peppers in walk-in cooler. Raw fish over dressing and cooked shrimp in the walk-in cooler.

01B-02-5

Detail 23602466

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In the walk-in cooler , Observed 4 pieces of raw tuna thawed in ROP packaging that states removed from packaging.

29-42-4

Detail 23602460

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink splitter added to mop sink faucet.

31A-11-4

Detail 23602458

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed coffee basket in the handwashing sink in the kitchen.

16-23-4

Detail 23602468

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

24-07-4

Detail 23602462

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean containers and utensils stored on the floor in dry storage area.

06-09-1

Detail 23602461

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.

08B-38-4

Detail 23602464

Basic - Food stored on floor in the walk-in cooler

10-20-4

Detail 23602467

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

51-13-4

Detail 23602463

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

25-05-4

Detail 23602465

Basic - Single-service articles, pizza boxes, take out containers improperly stored on the floor

06-01-5

Detail 23602457

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. in the walk-in pool, I observed ROP draw tuna at 42° F and unopened vacuum packaging stop sale issued

Oct 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

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

29-42-4

Detail 23275808

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: 1 Vacuum breaker has been added to the mop sink but there is a split connector that requires a vacuum breaker at both sides of it. Time Extended

51-16-7

Detail 23275805

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 pool bar is being remodeled and has a new glass machine . The triple sink was removed, and also they have removed 1 of the handwashing sinks from the bar. Also the ice machine marked on plans as "not for human consumption " is now planned to be used for ice for the pool bar.no remodel plans were submitted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: at callback inspection The F&B director emailed plan review during callback inspection . Admin Complaint

51-11-4

Detail 23275807

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: tank at pool bar is not secure Time Extended

16-38-5

Detail 23275806

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Temperature gauge on high temp machine . Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: The temperature gauge on high temp dishwasher in main kitchen is not repaired at callback inspection, it reads @0 F They are going to installed a new machine . Time Extended

Aug 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

08A-05-6

Detail 23071054

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walking cooler raw beef over cooked Warning

29-42-4

Detail 23071058

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

22-02-4

Detail 23071057

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

51-16-7

Detail 23071056

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 pool bar is being remodeled and has a new glass machine . The triple sink was removed, and also they have removed 1 of the handwashing sinks from the bar. Also the ice machine marked on plans as "not for human consumption " is now planned to be used for ice for the pool bar.no remodel plans were submitted. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 23071055

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Warning

51-11-4

Detail 23071060

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Warning

16-38-5

Detail 23071053

Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Temperature gauge on high temp machine . Repeat Violation Warning

29-08-4

Detail 23071059

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. The pool bar handwashing sink is not connected to drain line or water connection. Warning

Feb 27, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 10

08A-04-5

Detail 22675361

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.in walk-in cooler Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 22675368

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

29-42-4

Detail 22675369

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

31A-09-4

Detail 22675370

Intermediate - The dishroom Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, due to bucket and mop in front of sink

16-21-4

Detail 22675363

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

10-20-4

Detail 22675364

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

16-38-5

Detail 22675366

Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. High temp gauge reading 0 F

08B-38-4

Detail 22675365

Basic - Oil stored on floor.

25-05-4

Detail 22675362

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored on the floor, Corrected On-Site

14-06-4

Detail 22675367

Basic - Wood serving boards are cracked. food-contact surface not properly sealed.

Oct 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 2Total: 9

08A-05-6

Detail 22339615

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

08A-20-5

Detail 22339617

High Priority - Raw chicken stored over raw beef, in the walk-in cooler. Raw animal food not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.

11-27-4

Detail 22339611

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 22339619

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

31A-11-4

Detail 22339613

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.

31B-02-4

Detail 22339616

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at pool bar . At front counter at restaurant handwashing sink

11-26-1

Detail 22339614

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

14-01-5

Detail 22339612

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense rice in dry storage room

25-05-4

Detail 22339618

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored.plastic lids for take out containers, pizza boxes stored on the floor in dry storage

Oct 20, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-05-5

Detail 21510922

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Perviously under warning , CB due 10/16/22 Veronica Cabral 5/17/22 , Paul Gonzalez 8/5/22, Carlene Dixon 5/24/22, brittney Dixon 5/17/22 - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-20: Perviously under warning , CB due 10/16/22. Expired Paul Gonzalez 8/5/22, Carlene Dixon 5/24/22, At callback inspection, There is No up to date food handler training for employees. Admin Complaint

Sep 1, 2022

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

53B-05-5

Detail 21324513

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. Perviously under warning , CB due 10/16/22 Veronica Cabral 5/17/22 , Paul Gonzalez 8/5/22, Carlene Dixon 5/24/22, brittney Dixon 5/17/22

36-73-4

Detail 21324512

Basic - At the outdoor seating area around the pool bar area observed several areas of animal/reptile feces under lounge chairs and tables.

10-20-4

Detail 21324514

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

23-03-4

Detail 21324511

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed At the outdoor dining area by the pool bar the table tops used for dining are soiled with debris

Oct 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-05-5

Detail 21510921

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Veronica Cabral 5/17/22 , Paul Gonzalez 8/5/22, Carlene Dixon 5/24/22, brittney Dixon 5/17/22 - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-20: At callback inspection, no up to date food handler training for: Paul Gonzalez 8/5/22, Carlene Dixon 5/24/22, Admin Complaint

Aug 17, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

22-02-4

Detail 21281884

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

53B-05-5

Detail 21281886

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. Veronica Cabral 5/17/22 , Paul Gonzalez 8/5/22, Carlene Dixon 5/24/22, brittney Dixon 5/17/22

22-20-5

Detail 21281889

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

16-23-4

Detail 21281887

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

25-02-4

Detail 21281890

Basic - Black plastic utensils in container in dry storage area. Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.

14-01-5

Detail 21281885

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

08B-38-4

Detail 21281891

Basic - Food stored on floor in walk in freezer

35B-02-4

Detail 21281883

Basic - Insect control device installed over clean dishes in kitchen

25-05-4

Detail 21281888

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes are on the floor in dry storage area

Jan 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 5Basic: 10Total: 15

27-16-4

Detail 20820225

Intermediate - @Bar Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.

22-02-4

Detail 20820231

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At cutting board is soiled, @bar soda gun is soiled.

31A-11-4

Detail 20820234

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to store bar utensils

31B-02-4

Detail 20820229

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

31B-03-4

Detail 20820237

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink@ bar

25-27-4

Detail 20820223

Basic - @ at Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser.

29-17-4

Detail 20820233

Basic - @bar Waste line missing at soda gun holster.

22-20-5

Detail 20820235

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

14-01-5

Detail 20820232

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in rice.

23-24-4

Detail 20820230

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on hand was sink handles @bar, corroded sink faucet and handles.

10-17-4

Detail 20820227

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

31B-04-4

Detail 20820236

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

10-07-4

Detail 20820226

Basic - Scoop, stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.

25-05-4

Detail 20820228

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

21-12-4

Detail 20820224

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

Oct 15, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

25-05-4

Detail 20590515

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service styrofoam cups are improperly stored on floor under shelf in dry storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-15: Single-service styrofoam cups are improperly stored on floor under shelf in dry storage area. Time Extended

Jul 20, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

41-10-4

Detail 20356195

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles of sanitizer are hanging on food storage shelf at front counter. Soap and turbo chef cleaner stored on shelf with rice in storage room

29-42-4

Detail 20356192

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

31A-11-4

Detail 20356190

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Silverware stored in handwash sink in dish area

53A-01-7

Detail 20356193

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Jason , Jeff Brittingham

53B-01-5

Detail 20356188

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. Veronica, Sandra Hills,

10-07-4

Detail 20356191

Basic - In-use scoop for açaí ice stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.

08B-38-4

Detail 20356189

Basic - Oil container is stored on floor in dry storage area. In walk in freezer ice cream on the floor . In walk in cooler case of lettuce and bag of onion on the floor , poultry on floor in walk in cooler.

25-05-4

Detail 20356194

Basic - Single-service styrofoam cups are improperly stored on floor under shelf in dry storage area.