Chef Heather Fl Keys

57784 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050
Catering
Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025
61
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Chef Heather Fl Keys has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 20, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around eight violations to closer to six violations per visit over the last few inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine”, which has been cited three times.

The city-wide average sits at 67, which Chef Heather Fl Keys' 61 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-20: 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. **Time Extended**
22-41-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-20: 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. **Time Extended**
22-45-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-20: **Time Extended**
16-33-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-20: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
61
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
29
Mar 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
52
Oct 8, 2024
Routine - Food
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-08: **Time Extended**
36-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean pots and pans on shelf are not stored inverted or in a protected manner. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-08: **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. At the bar the Beverage cooler interior is rusting and soiled and not working . The ice machine is not working. The reaching cooler in the kitchen is not working. No food is stored in this unit, - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-08: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. The dish spray hose nozzle is missing on spray hose. Only a plastic hose is extending from the broken spray hose. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-08: **Time Extended**
29-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sliding lids and handles on the working beverage cooler are soiled with mold like substance and rust. Gaskets on chest freezer are soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-08: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-08: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single-service articles improperly stored in closet , lids and cups on the floor and in disarray. Dirty pillows and linens are stored on top of single service items - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-08: **Time Extended**
25-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Bar area has stacks of old papers and books stored under bar top - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-08: **Time Extended**
33-34-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Beverage cooler and ice machine are not working. Beverage cooler interior is rusting and soiled and has debris inside - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-08: **Time Extended**
33-31-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. 5 Observed: Dishroom Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, mold like substance , including containers of detergent stored on the wall - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-08: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
61
Aug 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 11 minor violations.
View 12 violations
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 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Accumulation of debris and mold like substance inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.
36-06-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean pots and pans on shelf are not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. At the bar the Beverage cooler interior is rusting and soiled and not working . The ice machine is not working. The reaching cooler in the kitchen is not working. No food is stored in this unit,
14-11-5
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. The dish spray hose nozzle is missing on spray hose. Only a plastic hose is extending from the broken spray hose.
29-09-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single-service articles improperly stored in closet , lids and cups on the floor and in disarray. Dirty pillows and linens are stored on top of single service items
25-05-4
Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Bar area has stacks of old papers and books stored under bar top
33-34-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Beverage cooler and ice machine are not working. Beverage cooler interior is rusting and soiled and has debris inside
33-31-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. 5 Observed: Dishroom Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, mold like substance , including containers of detergent stored on the wall
36-27-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sliding lids and handles on the working beverage cooler are soiled with mold like substance and rust. Gaskets on chest freezer are soiled.
23-03-4
50
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. **Time Extended**
36-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dish racks are soiled with mold like substance Chest freezer gaskets are soiled . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dish racks are soiled with mold like substance **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in cooler at the bar interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues and rusting. Chest freezer is soiled inside with frozen coffee from a spill. Priority: Basic **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in cooler at the bar interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues and rusting. **Time Extended**
22-16-4
86
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine at 0 ppm **Warning**
22-49-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. **Warning**
22-45-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White Cutting board in the kitchen is soiled with mold like substance. Cutting boards are discarded . **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning**
16-23-4
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. **Warning**
36-06-4
Basic - Dishroom Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. **Warning**
29-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dish racks are soiled with mold like substance Chest freezer gaskets are soiled . **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in cooler at the bar interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues and rusting. Chest freezer is soiled inside with frozen coffee from a spill. Priority: Basic **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. **Warning**
33-34-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. **Warning**
33-31-5
39
Aug 10, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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**
11-26-1
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**
11-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. **Warning**
36-06-4
Basic - Walk in cooler , 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. **Warning**
14-74-7
64
Mar 9, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler is not cold holding @ 41 F or less. The Beer cooler at bar is not working and is rusting and soiled.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Beer cooler is rusting and soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach in cooler is torn and in disrepair.
14-10-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind Handwash sink and dish room
36-27-5
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chef Heather Fl Keys last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chef Heather Fl Keys on file is from Nov 20, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chef Heather Fl Keys?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chef Heather Fl Keys.

How does Chef Heather Fl Keys compare to other restaurants in Marathon?

Chef Heather Fl Keys most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Marathon average of 67.

Has Chef Heather Fl Keys' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Chef Heather Fl Keys have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Chef Heather Fl Keys 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 Chef Heather Fl Keys inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chef Heather Fl Keys is inspected around four times per year on average.