Marathon, Monroe County

BUTTERFLY CAFE

2600 OVERSEAS HWY, Marathon, FL 33050

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
5 High Priority
Feb 5, 2026
City
Marathon
County
Monroe
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

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.

Feb 5, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Basic: 2Total: 7

22-41-4

Detail 24353678

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine @10 ppm quaternary Corrected On-Site

22-45-4

Detail 24353673

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 24353674

High Priority - Raw tuna stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food in drawers on cookline Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 24353676

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked shrimp (49*F - Cold Holding)

03A-02-5

Detail 24353672

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese (45F - Cold Holding) shredded cheese (54F - Cold Holding) As per the manager the counter was recently restocked, technician is checking the unit during inspection . Cooked shrimp 49 F

24-26-4

Detail 24353677

Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Cutting boards on the floor Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 24353675

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.

Sep 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

41-10-4

Detail 24021274

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Butane canister stored over food prep area in kitchen Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 24021276

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

21-04-4

Detail 24021275

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

23-03-4

Detail 24021273

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on drawers cold holding pizza are soiled.

Apr 1, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

01B-02-5

Detail 23674673

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

03A-02-5

Detail 23674671

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish (53F - Cold Holding); Poultry (53F - Cold Holding); cheese (53F - Cold Holding); butter (53F - Cold Holding); shrimp (53F - Cold Holding); slice tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding)

22-02-4

Detail 23674672

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Wood butcher table block shows mold like substance on surface of the wood food contact surface

14-74-7

Detail 23674670

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. The lift lid cooler is not cold holding @41 F of below. Technician is on site and discovered the unit has a short in the cord.

Oct 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03A-02-5

Detail 23280484

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (46F - Cold Holding); cheese (47F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (47F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (47F - Cold Holding) in the walk-in cooler.the internal freezer door was opened to help cool down food in the cooled Corrective Action Taken

41-17-4

Detail 23280483

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

14-74-7

Detail 23280487

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. The walk-in cooler is not cold holding at 41F or below Technician was called and freezer door was opened to lower the temperature until repairs are made Repair Tech on site before the end of inspection Corrective Action Taken

10-20-4

Detail 23280486

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

10-07-4

Detail 23280488

Basic - In-use utensil, tongs stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.

21-08-4

Detail 23280485

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.

Feb 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

11-26-1

Detail 22684847

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

40-06-5

Detail 22684846

Basic - Employee cell phone and charger stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 22684848

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

51-13-4

Detail 22684850

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

23-03-4

Detail 22684849

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Freezer door gasket is soiled

Sep 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 4Basic: 2Total: 6

11-27-4

Detail 22302331

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: 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. Time Extended

31B-02-4

Detail 22302327

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on cookline Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on cookline Time Extended

11-26-1

Detail 22302328

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 2023-09-20: 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. Time Extended

31B-03-4

Detail 22302329

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink on cookline Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink on cookline Time Extended

22-20-5

Detail 22302330

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of rust like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: Accumulation of rust like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 22302326

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan shroud in walk-in cooler is soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan shroud in walk-in cooler is soiled. Time Extended

Sep 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 3Total: 10

01B-02-5

Detail 22298834

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Beef (52F - Cold Holding); Beef (58F - Cold Holding); crab cakes (57F - Cold Holding); Poultry (55F); Fish (58F - Cold Holding) Drawers Under stove tuna (55F - Cold Holding); cheeses (53F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (52*F - Cold Holding) Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22298825

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef (52F - Cold Holding); Beef (58F - Cold Holding); crab cakes (57F - Cold Holding); fish (55F); Fish (58F - Cold Holding) In drawers under stove : tuna (55F - Cold Holding); cheeses (53F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (52*F - Cold Holding) Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22298831

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

53A-05-6

Detail 22298833

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/ Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22298827

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

11-26-1

Detail 22298830

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

31B-03-4

Detail 22298829

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink on cookline Warning

14-74-7

Detail 22298826

Basic - , drawers under stove top, R6 , and Lift reach in cooler across from fryers on cook line Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in these units until the units are repaired. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 22298832

Basic - Accumulation of rust like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22298828

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan shroud in walk-in cooler is soiled. Warning

Feb 22, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 11Total: 14

22-41-4

Detail 21802534

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

22-49-4

Detail 21802539

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

02C-02-5

Detail 21802545

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

16-55-4

Detail 21802538

Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly, water is spraying out of dish machine while in operation. Missing cap on sprayer .

12B-07-4

Detail 21802544

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

40-06-5

Detail 21802536

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

12B-12-5

Detail 21802535

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. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 21802537

Basic - Gaskets in poor repair on reach in desert cooler

22-08-4

Detail 21802543

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

23-03-4

Detail 21802541

Basic - Reach in ice cream freezer gaskets are soiled with food debris, dirt, slime or dust. On cookline refrigeration gaskets are soiled

06-01-5

Detail 21802533

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef burger thawing sitting in container on table top

06-08-5

Detail 21802542

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under water that was barely running/dripping. Shrimp thawing in water dripping into container.

21-12-4

Detail 21802540

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

14-06-4

Detail 21802532

Basic - Wood cutting board not properly sealed, large cracks in wood top on table

Aug 9, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03A-02-5

Detail 21263287

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mozzarella cheese 45-46F in walk in cooler Poultry 45F, butter 45F As per Maria the manager they had a delivery today and the walk in cooler door was open .

53A-05-6

Detail 21263284

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 21263289

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. Maria Solsalzama, Anna Valenzuela,

14-11-5

Detail 21263290

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets are in disrepair.

10-20-4

Detail 21263291

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

22-08-4

Detail 21263288

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

23-03-4

Detail 21263285

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled reach in gaskets on cookline cooler.

14-06-4

Detail 21263286

Basic - Wood top table food-contact surface not properly sealed. Bottom shelf of prep table is plywood , with a bag of onions on it. Wood bakery table top

Jan 13, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

41-17-4

Detail 20784238

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

14-06-4

Detail 20784239

Basic - 2 Wood table top food-contact surface not properly sealed.

24-07-4

Detail 20784235

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Pans stored outside

36-22-4

Detail 20784242

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water on cookline .

10-20-4

Detail 20784236

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

22-08-4

Detail 20784237

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

23-03-4

Detail 20784241

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cookline reach in cooler gaskets are soiled . Gelato Freezer gaskets soiled . Exterior of ice machine is soiled.

08B-38-4

Detail 20784240

Basic - carrots stored on floor in walk-in cooler