Farmasea

6950 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050

Seafood

Last inspected: Apr 2, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

Farmasea appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2022. Farmasea was last inspected on Apr 2, 2024. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. Public records show no inspections at Farmasea since Apr 2, 2024, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about nine violations before that.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “in-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces”, showing up two times.

The city-wide average for Marathon sits at 67, putting Farmasea on the better side of that line. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 2, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Aug 29, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations.

View 4 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

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 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 chlorine. Triple sink is set up to sanitize 200 ppm quaternary

22-41-4

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

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. Blocked by garbage can at wait station

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.items stored in handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

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

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

41-17-4

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Pots stored outside.

24-07-4

Basic - In walk-in cooler and freezer observed 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 - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

10-20-4

Jul 29, 2022

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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

14-17-4

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Farmasea last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Farmasea on file is from Apr 2, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Farmasea?

Across the inspection record, “in-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Farmasea.

How does Farmasea compare to other restaurants in Marathon?

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

Has Farmasea's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Farmasea have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

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