Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters

11710 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050

Other

Last inspected: Jul 29, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters has four inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 29, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters' latest score of 86 sits above the Marathon average of 67. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 29, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Dec 10, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - 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. The lift lid unit holding salad items is at 50 F ambient temperature. As per Asia the lift lid unit was opens and container removed for cleaning and restocking item

14-74-7

Oct 4, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at outside hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

29-34-4

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

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

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**

10-08-5

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Corrective Action Taken**

51-13-4

Basic - Unwrapped single-service plastic forks, knives , spoons , utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. **Corrected On-Site**

25-02-4

Oct 27, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters on file is from Jul 29, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters compare to other restaurants in Marathon?

Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Marathon average of 67.

Has Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters 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 Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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