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Fresh Off the Hook

12240 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050
Seafood
Last inspected: Aug 8, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Fresh Off the Hook appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Aug 8, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Marathon restaurant scores 67. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 8, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 27, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations.
View 4 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.printed during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. A Container is in the handwashing sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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.employees signed during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
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**
02B-02-5
67
Aug 16, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shrimp (51* F- Cold Holding); Beef (48*F - Cold Holding); Cole slaw (52*F - Cold Holding); (60*F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (65*F - Cold Holding) all TCS Foods were moved to the freezer **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bleach and sanitizer not labeled
41-17-4
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. Cold holding units in MFDV are not cold holding at 41 f
14-74-7
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
05-09-4
70
Mar 5, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Observed the plumbing drain line from the MFDV is in cracked , leaking and disrepair. The shut off valve was closed on the MFDV to use the built in holding tank **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: the plumbing line has been replace and is connected to an above ground storage tank. As per DM JR time extension for 7 days to disconnect and remove the grey water storage tank**Time Extended** **Time Extended**
29-07-5
95
Feb 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing of wastewater at an unapproved location.
28-29-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed Employee started cooking food after being outside , put gloves on but did not wash hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
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 - 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
Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Observed the plumbing drain line from the MFDV is in cracked , leaking and disrepair. The shut off valve was closed on the MFDV to use the built in holding tank **Corrective Action Taken**
29-07-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Gray Water from the MFDV is draining onto the ground from the crack temporary drain line.. the shut off valve was closed on the the mfdv holding tank drain . Gray water will be stored in the built in MFDV holding tank until repairs are made .
28-02-4
52
Aug 8, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 5, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 27, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.butter 48*F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (48*F); cut lettuce (47F - Cold Holding relocated to working unit **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over cooked chicken
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Chlorine test kit
16-37-1
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fresh Off the Hook last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fresh Off the Hook on file is from Aug 8, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fresh Off the Hook?

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

How does Fresh Off the Hook compare to other restaurants in Marathon?

Fresh Off the Hook most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Marathon average of 67.

Has Fresh Off the Hook's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fresh Off the Hook have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Fresh Off the Hook 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 Fresh Off the Hook inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Fresh Off the Hook is inspected around four times per year on average.

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