Durty Dogs

234 55 St Ocean, Marathon, FL 33050
American
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
58
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Durty Dogs has 10 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 15, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.

“Establishment has no written procedures for employees” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to other Marathon restaurants (averaging 67), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
58
Jun 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-03: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 10/ 1/ 24 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-03: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. OBSERVED Dust and debris covering the inside of the MFDV **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-03: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. OBSERVED Dust and debris covering the inside of the MFDV **Time Extended**
23-03-4
74
Apr 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. OBSERVED Dust and debris covering the inside of the MFDV **Warning**
23-03-4
74
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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.
53B-13-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Chest freezers interior soiled with rust and water.
23-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
16-07-4
78
May 14, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
82
Oct 20, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: At call back inspection Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Is not posted on the MFDV or the menu . **Admin Complaint**
02B-02-5
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** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: 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. **Admin Complaint**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Gary Alan Leo - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Gary Alan Leo **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Shawn - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. The Expired sticker is sitting on dashboard of MFDV **Time Extended**
50-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Triple sink is soiled and not accessible - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Triple sink is soiled and not accessible **Time Extended**
23-03-4
55
Aug 10, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
43
Feb 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with debris and rust.
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled. Triple sink is rusting.
23-03-4
86
Aug 3, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-03: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-03: **Time Extended**
50-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-03: At callback inspection the sticker has not been located, license is up to date. **Time Extended**
50-04-4
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Durty Dogs last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Durty Dogs on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Durty Dogs?

Across the inspection record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Durty Dogs.

How does Durty Dogs compare to other restaurants in Marathon?

Durty Dogs most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Marathon average of 67.

Has Durty Dogs' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Durty Dogs have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Durty Dogs 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 Durty Dogs inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Durty Dogs is inspected around three times per year on average.