Fish Tales Market and Eatery
Last inspected: Oct 21, 2025
90
Score
Fish Tales Market and Eatery appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. Fish Tales Market and Eatery was last inspected on Oct 21, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.
“Raw salmon stored over/not properly separated” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Fish Tales Market and Eatery's latest score of 90 sits above the Marathon average of 67. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed ROP performed on site of raw, fish , shrimp and scallops and sold over the counter in the retail market **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: Kimberly Weaver @ DBPR office of program Quality states in an email and vm that the special process of vacuum packing Raw seafood is under review for HACCP plan is under review . to follow the submitted HACPP until approved. **Time Extended**
03G-50-1
90
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
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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. 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw salmon stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food, dill juice **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed ROP performed on site of raw, fish , shrimp and scallops and sold over the counter in the retail market **Warning**
03G-50-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Johnny **Warning**
53B-14-5
61
Jan 31, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in the walk-in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
90
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in the walk-in cooler **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed ROP tuna in the lift lid cooler in unopened packaging . The fish was not fully thawed and the cook opened packaging during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash of condensation water from coil in the walk-in cooler . **Warning**
08B-36-4
Basic - Food stored on floor in the walk-in freezer **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation area **Warning**
36-02-5
78
Aug 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
61
Jan 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
29-37-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb in prep room
29-34-4
Intermediate - Lasagna , Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
02C-02-5
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. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
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. Forms printed but not signed at time of inspection **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in prep room
31B-04-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation room.
36-02-5
45
Aug 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
29-37-4
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**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beans and rice in walk-in cooler
02C-02-5
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**
11-27-4
Basic - pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
61
Feb 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Clam tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
06-09-1
78
Sep 1, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - In walk in Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Crack tile on food prep tale.
22-02-4
Basic - Freezer Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
36-73-4
Basic - In walk in cooler Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In kitchen ceiling tile is absorbent.
36-32-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of reach in cooler is soiled .
23-03-4
Basic - Walk in freezer Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom.
36-30-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fish Tales Market and Eatery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fish Tales Market and Eatery on file is from Oct 21, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fish Tales Market and Eatery?
Across the inspection record, “raw salmon stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Fish Tales Market and Eatery.
How does Fish Tales Market and Eatery compare to other restaurants in Marathon?
Fish Tales Market and Eatery most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Marathon average of 67.
Has Fish Tales Market and Eatery's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Fish Tales Market and Eatery have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Fish Tales Market and Eatery means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Fish Tales Market and Eatery inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fish Tales Market and Eatery is inspected around three times per year on average.
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