Brutus Land and Sea

6950 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050

Seafood

Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026

Score

High Risk

Brutus Land and Sea has been inspected eight times since 2022. Brutus Land and Sea was last inspected on Jan 29, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.

Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

By comparison, the average Marathon facility scores 67, putting Brutus Land and Sea on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 29, 2026

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed

FL-27

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Aug 26, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Mar 4, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Oct 4, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. grouper ceviche (51F - Cold Holding); conch ceviche (51F* - Cold Holding)as per the manager the ceviche was sitting out on the table while the cold hold counter was repaired this morning. The ceviche was piper into the walk-in cooler to rapid cool **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

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

16-37-1

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.0 ppm quaternary

21-08-4

Apr 2, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Aug 29, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Feb 10, 2023

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 14 violations

High Priority - Container of mouthwash improperly stored with take out containers

41-07-4

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

22-49-4

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.

29-37-4

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 0 ppm Triple sink is set up to sanitize.

22-41-4

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

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times at new server station , handwash sink is blocked by a garbage can

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils stored in handwash sink in cook area. In dish room scrubbing pad stored in handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

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

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

41-17-4

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

10-20-4

Basic - In walk in cooler and freezer Food stored on floor.

08B-38-4

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

10-12-5

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

10-17-4

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized pots stored outside

24-07-4

Jul 29, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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

22-02-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk-in freezer and cooler

08B-38-4

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

10-17-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler gaskets are soiled

23-03-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

14-17-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Brutus Land and Sea last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Brutus Land and Sea on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Brutus Land and Sea?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Brutus Land and Sea.

How does Brutus Land and Sea compare to other restaurants in Marathon?

Brutus Land and Sea most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Marathon average of 67.

Has Brutus Land and Sea's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Brutus Land and Sea have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Brutus Land and Sea means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Brutus Land and Sea inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Brutus Land and Sea is inspected around two times per year on average.

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