Burger Palace

1 Knights Key Blvd, Marathon, FL 33050

American

Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Burger Palace, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Handwash sink not accessible for employee use” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Burger Palace's latest score of 70 sits above the Marathon average of 67. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 5, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

View 3 violations

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Sep 4, 2025

Routine - Food

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

View 5 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Feb 25, 2025

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Sep 4, 2024

Routine - Food

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

View 5 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.

41-10-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

41-17-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Box sitting on handwashing sink

31A-09-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. The walk-in freezer in not working, no food in unit.

14-11-5

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

23-03-4

Mar 21, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Oct 24, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 5 violations

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. **Corrected On-Site**

41-07-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

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

16-37-1

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.

31B-05-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

51-11-4

Nov 10, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

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

29-37-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of I've machine is soiled **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Burger Palace last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Burger Palace on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Burger Palace?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Burger Palace.

How does Burger Palace compare to other restaurants in Marathon?

Burger Palace most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is higher than the Marathon average of 67.

Has Burger Palace's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Burger Palace have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Burger Palace means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Burger Palace inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Burger Palace is inspected around two times per year on average.

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