Cracked Conch Cafe
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
61
Score
Cracked Conch Cafe appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. On Jan 6, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near seven violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Cracked Conch Cafe's latest score of 61 falls below the Marathon average of 67. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Egg wash over Parmesan cheese in stand up cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade is soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing.
33-29-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
61
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. stored on food storage shelf **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage patty 109F
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface , can opener blade is soiled with food debris
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense ceviche .
14-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In women's bathroom
31B-04-4
55
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
41
Sep 10, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food , conch ceviche stored over ready-to-eat food, dressing **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. NExt to water heater
29-34-4
Intermediate - Can opener blade soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Side order cup used to scoop ceviche **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
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. Coffee cup with no lid
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
12B-02-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoops in standing water @90F.
10-07-4
52
Apr 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Conch ceviche not identified as raw on the menu - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Conch ceviche not identified as raw on the menu **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact freezer lid - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: Cardboard used to line food-contact freezer lid **Time Extended**
14-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer . - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: Equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer . **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on chest freezer - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on chest freezer **Time Extended**
23-03-4
61
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
45
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Warning** **Time Extended**
36-32-5
95
Sep 22, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade is soiled **Warning**
22-02-4
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 - 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. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. No running cold water . **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - , bread crumbs Food stored on floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
55
Mar 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Plumbers putty, WD 40 improperly stored on shelving with canned goods and above food prep areas
41-10-4
High Priority - Container of TYLENOL improperly stored on shelf with and above food .
41-07-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Conch ceviche isn't identified as a raw product on the menu.
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in Mens bathroom and womens bathroom both used by employees.
27-16-4
Intermediate - Can opener blade soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Customers enter establishment through kitchen. Observed customers coming into the kitchen by the back door and getting food.
43-10-4
Intermediate - In kitchen the Hand-wash sink does not have enough hot water pressure to properly wash hands.
27-19-4
Basic - Clean containers stored outdoors .
24-24-4
Basic - Electrical Utility lines on the Wall by microwave are soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
36-27-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall in dishroom behind dish rinse area.
36-24-5
Basic - In womens bathroom observed Floor tiles cracked
36-17-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Single-service cups improperly stored on the floor in storage trailer
25-05-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Conch ,Chicken thawing in bucket with no running water on them
06-01-5
Basic - food in an unprotected holding unit in a nonsecure area. Chest freezer holding sausage and bacon in unsecured storage trailer in back of restaurant. No lock on trailer or freezer .
08B-63-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on reach in cooler equipment door handles.
23-24-4
26
Oct 13, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cracked Conch Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cracked Conch Cafe on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cracked Conch Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Cracked Conch Cafe.
How does Cracked Conch Cafe compare to other restaurants in Marathon?
Cracked Conch Cafe most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Marathon average of 67.
Has Cracked Conch Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cracked Conch Cafe have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cracked Conch Cafe 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 Cracked Conch Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cracked Conch Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants