Franks Grill

11400 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050

American

Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Franks Grill has been inspected eight times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 14, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated”, showing up four times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Marathon restaurant scores 67. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 14, 2026

Routine - Food

3 major violations.

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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 - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. The can opener blade is soiled

22-02-4

Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. 170 F COS 180 F **Corrected On-Site**

22-56-4

Oct 17, 2025

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over dressing in reach in cooler Raw chicken over vegetables **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slices blade is soiled cleaned during inspection **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

21-12-4

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.

10-08-5

Apr 18, 2025

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Raw shrimp stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat ,sauces, food in stand up unit

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna in reach in cooler

02C-02-5

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. Patty, Joe.

53B-14-5

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

16-21-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Nov 1, 2024

Routine - Food

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

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Mar 19, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations.

View 4 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food

FL-09

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Oct 20, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

High Priority - Standup cooler Raw seafood food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food sauces

08A-05-6

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

11-26-1

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

May 2, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.

08A-05-6

High Priority - Certified Food Manager or person in charge does not require employees to report illnesses and symptoms as required.

11-04-5

11-27-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.

02C-02-5

Oct 25, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

View 3 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Franks Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Franks Grill on file is from Apr 14, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Franks Grill?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Franks Grill.

How does Franks Grill compare to other restaurants in Marathon?

Franks Grill most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is higher than the Marathon average of 67.

Has Franks Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Franks Grill have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Franks Grill 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 Franks Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Franks Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.

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