Hideaway Cafe

57784 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025
58
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Hideaway Cafe has 13 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Nov 20, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around 13 violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited 12 times.

Hideaway Cafe's latest score of 58 falls below the Marathon average of 67. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

13
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 in dishwasher. Triple sink was set up to sanitize with chlorine at 50 ppm **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-20: At callback inspection the dish machine chlorine is at 0-10 ppm in dish machine . The triple sink is being used to sanitize at 100 ppm chlorine. **Time Extended**
22-41-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dishwasher at 0 ppm chlorine Dishes in dishwasher **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-20: At call back inspection the dishwasher chlorine is at 10pm after running the machine 3 times The triple sink is being used to sanitize with chlorine @ 100 ppm **Time Extended**
22-45-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-20: test kit for chlorine is not used to check the sanitizer in dish machine **Time Extended**
16-33-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-20: There is no chlorine test kit for checking sanitation in dish machine at callback inspection. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Beverage cooler at bar is not working. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-20: Equipment in poor repair. Beverage cooler at bar is not working. The beverage cooler has been covered and sealed shut. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
58
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. On shelves above food prep area **Warning**
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 in dishwasher. Triple sink was set up to sanitize with chlorine at 50 ppm **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dishwasher at 0 ppm chlorine Dishes in dishwasher **Warning**
22-45-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In chest freezer holding frozen fish **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over raw fish in walk-in cooler **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage patties at 60F on top of shelf of stove. Sausage patties were refrigerator to cool down **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray insect Off stored over tea and coffee on shelves **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. **Warning**
16-33-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. The white cutting board is soils with mold like substance **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.salmon is not identified as raw or undercooked on the menu **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Beverage cooler at bar is not working. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. At triple sink **Warning**
29-09-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. **Warning**
14-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wood dish storage shelves are soiled with debris and deteriorated wood . Beverage cooler has soiled interior and debris inside. Soiled fan cover in the walk-in cooler **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At triple sink **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - White Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
13
Jun 3, 2025
Complaint Full
5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/ tags for 90 days.
01C-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. The white cutting board is soiled and has deep cut marks that are not cleanable . Cooking equipment, flat top, grill is soiled with a buildup of grease
22-02-4
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean.
32-07-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Beverage cooler at bar is in disrepair and rusting inside . No beverages are in the cooler. Ice machine is not working, glass door beverage cooler at the bar is not working
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on beverage cooler at front bar are soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in bottle cooler interior have accumulation of soil , rust residues.
22-16-4
Basic - The white Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
45
May 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored on shelf above prep table. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-08: Container of medicine improperly stored on shelf above prep table. **Admin Complaint**
41-07-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 at dishwasher. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-08: At callback inspection the dish machine is not sanitizing The Chlorine is at 0 ppm . **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Alreda Jordan 1/4/20 expired 1/4/25 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-08: At callback inspection the CFM is expired. Alfreda Jordan 1/4/20 expired 1/4/25 **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. The white cutting board on prep counter is soiled with black cut marks on the counter top **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-08: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. The white cutting board on prep counter is soiled with black cut marks on the counter top **Admin Complaint**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed reporting agreement forms not filled out or signed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-08: At callback inspection there is 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. Observed reporting agreement forms not filled out or signed. **Admin Complaint**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In the walk-in cooler cooked poultry, sauces, cooked carrots, mixer butter, prepared potatoes not date labeled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-08: At call back inspection the cooked poultry, pasta, fish, soup, in the walk-in cooler is not date marked. **Admin Complaint**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-08: Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Admin Complaint**
16-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom facility not clean , observed dust and dirt on walls and ceilings in men's bathroom **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-08: Bathroom facility not clean , observed dust and dirt on walls and ceilings in men's bathroom **Time Extended**
32-07-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dish room Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-08: The Dish room Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at callback inspection. **Admin Complaint**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. At front bar the beer cooler is broken and dirty. No beverages or food in this unit at time of inspection. The ice machine is not working, the soda cooler is not working . The low boy reach in cooler in kitchen is not working . No food is stored in this unit at time of inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-08: At callback inspection Equipment in poor repair. At front bar the beer cooler is broken and dirty. No beverages or food in this unit at time of inspection. The ice machine is not working, the soda cooler is not working . The low boy reach in cooler in kitchen is not working . No food is stored in this unit at time of inspection. **Admin Complaint**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice stored on floor in the walk-in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-08: Ice and other food stored on floor in the walk-in cooler **Admin Complaint**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wine and beer slide lid cooler gaskets and tracks and lids are soiled with mold like substance. Chest Freezer gaskets are soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-08: At callback inspection Observed Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wine and beer slide lid cooler gaskets and tracks and lids are soiled with mold like substance. Chest Freezer gaskets are soiled **Admin Complaint**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed Bottles of beer in Rubbermaid cooler stored in undrained ice water at front bar area. Screw top and bottle top containers cannot be submerged in undrained ice. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-08: At callback inspection Observed Bottles of beer in Rubbermaid cooler stored in undrained ice water at front bar area. Screw top and bottle top containers cannot be submerged in undrained ice **Admin Complaint**
08B-31-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-08: Storage area not maintained clean and organized. **Admin Complaint**
33-34-4
33
Mar 6, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored on shelf above prep table. **Warning**
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 at dishwasher. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Cook not wearing gloves and plating food and touching RTE food with bare hands the cook washed hands and began using utensil to plate food for service **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
09-01-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed fuel canisters for warmers shored owner linens and take out containers in storage closet. Observed mosquito repellent stored on bar counter top . **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. The white cutting board on prep counter is soiled with black cut marks on the counter top **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dirty Spatula stored in the hand washing sink in the kitchen. **Warning**
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. Observed reporting agreement forms not filled out or signed. **Warning**
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. In the walk-in cooler cooked poultry, sauces, cooked carrots, mixer butter, prepared potatoes not date labeled. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Alreda Jordan 1/4/20 expired 1/4/25 **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-03-4
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean , observed dust and dirt on walls and ceilings in men's bathroom **Warning**
32-07-5
Basic - Dish room Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. At front bar the beer cooler is broken and dirty. No beverages or food in this unit at time of inspection. The ice machine is not working, the soda cooler is not working . The low boy reach in cooler in kitchen is not working . No food is stored in this unit at time of inspection. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice stored on floor in the walk-in cooler **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wine and beer slide lid cooler gaskets and tracks and lids are soiled with mold like substance. Chest Freezer gaskets are soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Observed Bottles of beer in Rubbermaid cooler stored in undrained ice water at front bar area. Screw top and bottle top containers cannot be submerged in undrained ice. **Warning**
08B-31-4
Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. **Warning**
33-34-4
22
Oct 8, 2024
Routine - Food
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-08: Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. **Repeat Violation** **Time Extended**
36-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean pots and pans on shelf are not stored inverted or in a protected manner. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-08: Clean pots and pans on shelf are not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dishroom Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, mold like substance , including containers of detergent stored on the wall - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-08: Dishroom Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, mold like substance , including containers of detergent stored on the wall **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. At the bar the Beverage cooler interior is rusting and soiled and not working . The ice machine is not working. The reaching cooler in the kitchen is not working. No food is stored in this unit, - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-08: Ice machine, and bottle cooler. Are not working at callback inspection. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. The dish spray hose nozzle is missing on spray hose. Only a plastic hose is extending from the broken spray hose. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-08: Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. The dish spray hose nozzle is missing on spray hose. Only a plastic hose is extending from the broken spray hose. **Time Extended**
29-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sliding lids and handles on the working beverage cooler are soiled with mold like substance and rust. Gaskets on chest freezer are soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-08: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sliding lids and handles on the working beverage cooler are soiled with mold like substance and rust. Gaskets on chest freezer are soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues and build up of ice and old food debris - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-08: At callback inspection Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues and build up of ice and old food debris **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored in closet , lids and cups on the floor and in disarray. Dirty pillows and linens are stored on top of single service items - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-08: Single-service articles improperly stored in closet , lids and cups on the floor and in disarray. Dirty pillows and linens are stored on top of single service items **Time Extended**
25-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Bar area has stacks of old papers and books stored under bar top - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-08: - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Bar area has stacks of old papers and books stored under bar top **Time Extended**
33-34-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Beverage cooler and ice machine are not working. Beverage cooler interior is rusting and soiled and has debris inside - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-08: Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Beverage cooler and ice machine are not working. Beverage cooler interior is rusting and soiled and has debris inside **Time Extended**
33-31-5
61
Aug 8, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 18 violations
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 The container of sanitizer was replaced and the chlorine is 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food ,lobster , stored over or with ready-to-eat food , fruit, in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef stored over raw fish in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Cut tomatoes stored and cooling in walk-in cooler more than 4 hours at 49F.
03D-06-5
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam tags for 90 days.
01C-02-4
Intermediate - In the kitchen the only Handwash sink is not accessible for employee use at all times , blocked by garbage can . **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. **Repeat Violation**
36-06-4
Basic - Clean pots and pans on shelf are not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Dishroom Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, mold like substance , including containers of detergent stored on the wall
36-27-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris and mold like substance inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. At the bar the Beverage cooler interior is rusting and soiled and not working . The ice machine is not working. The reaching cooler in the kitchen is not working. No food is stored in this unit,
14-11-5
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. The dish spray hose nozzle is missing on spray hose. Only a plastic hose is extending from the broken spray hose.
29-09-4
Basic - In chest freezer Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.
08B-49-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sliding lids and handles on the working beverage cooler are soiled with mold like substance and rust. Gaskets on chest freezer are soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues and build up of ice and old food debris
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored in closet , lids and cups on the floor and in disarray. Dirty pillows and linens are stored on top of single service items
25-05-4
Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Bar area has stacks of old papers and books stored under bar top
33-34-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Beverage cooler and ice machine are not working. Beverage cooler interior is rusting and soiled and has debris inside
33-31-5
25
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used on dish room floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: Cardboard used on dish room floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. **Time Extended**
36-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dish racks are soiled with mold like substance Chest freezer gaskets are soiled . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: Dish racks are soiled with mold like substance **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler at the bar interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues and rusting. Chest freezer is soiled inside with frozen coffee from a spill. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: Reach-in cooler at the bar interior/shelves and floor have accumulation of soil residues and rusting. **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - White table top Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: White table top Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
82
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 17 minor violations.
View 24 violations
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. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Food placed on soiled container/equipment. Observed a sheet pan of Raw bacon being prepared using a garbage can as a holding table. **Warning**
08B-27-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. The dish machine is not sanitizing 0 ppm chlorine . **Warning**
22-45-4
High Priority - Raw fish stored over inside a case of unwashed tomatoes Fish was removed from tomato case. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White Cutting board in the kitchen is soiled with mold like substance. Cutting boards are discarded . **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-02-4
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 were emailed printed and sign. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
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. Observed cooked poultry, cooked rice , sauces , cooked pasta in the walk-in cooler with no date mark **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Onions , orange juice stored on floor-in the walk-in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dish racks are soiled with mold like substance Chest freezer gaskets are soiled . **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning**
16-23-4
Basic - Cardboard used on dish room floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. **Warning**
36-06-4
Basic - Chest freezer holding food is stored outside. Chest freezer was moved to inside the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-42-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean pots stored iron the floor. **Warning**
24-07-4
Basic - Dishroom Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Beverage coolers at the bar are in disrepair . Chest freezer lid is rusting and separated from insulation **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Kitchen Handwash sink, Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. **Warning**
29-09-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair the water at the kitchen handwash sink will not turn off. handle was removed and water turn off with pliers **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler at the bar interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues and rusting. Chest freezer is soiled inside with frozen coffee from a spill. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored in storage room on floor. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. **Warning**
33-34-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment , boxes vacuum cleaners on the premises. **Warning**
33-31-5
Basic - White table top Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
17
Aug 10, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Beverage cooler at the bar does not work . Ice is used to keep bottled beverage cold . Bottles floating in water that is not sanitary. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: Beverage cooler is empty and will be removed and replaced. .until replaced it or repaired and cleaned do not put any beverages open this cooler. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dish rack are soiled with mold like substance . Chest freezer gaskets are soiled with mold like substance Gray Shelving holding clean dishes are soiled . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Chest freezer gaskets are soiled with mold like substance Gray Shelving holding clean dishes are soiled . **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wine and beer Reach-in cooler at bar interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues and water . Bottles are soiled and floating in water **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: Cooler is holding water but all beer and wine has been discarded. **Time Extended**
22-16-4
86
Aug 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Bottles of wine and beer floating in rusty water in beverage cooler at the bar. **Warning**
01B-03-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked duck (46*F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (46*F - Cold Holding); Mac and cheese (58F - Cooling); Fish (46*F - Cold Holding); scallop (47*F - Cold Holding) In walk-in cooler items were uncovered and iced down, nac and chhese was put back in over to reheat to 165F. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.salmon on the menu is not identified as raw. **Warning**
02B-01-5
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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. **Warning**
36-06-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Beverage cooler at the bar does not work . Ice is used to keep bottled beverage cold . Bottles floating in water that is not sanitary. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dish rack are soiled with mold like substance . Chest freezer gaskets are soiled with mold like substance Gray Shelving holding clean dishes are soiled . **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Observed 5 Food storage containers cracked or broken. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-38-4
Basic - The walk in cooler is not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. The technician was called during the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Wine and beer Reach-in cooler at bar interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues and water . Bottles are soiled and floating in water **Warning**
22-16-4
35
Mar 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 10 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In chest freezer observed precooked clams and raw beef commingle in a container **Repeat Violation**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (46*F - Cold Holding); Beef (45*F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (46*F - Cold Holding); lamb (46*F - Cold Holding); in walk in cooler . A technician was called to repair walk-in cooler.
03A-02-5
Basic - Reach in cooler gasket are torn
14-10-4
Basic - Wall behind kitchen handwash sink and triple sink Are soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
36-27-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin @bar.
22-20-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean pots stored on floor and not inverted in dish room **Corrected On-Site**
24-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair beverage beer cooler at bar does not work and is rusting and In disrepair. Sparky hose at dish machine rinse Is broken . **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Beer cooler interior is rusting and soiled with dirty water. Dish racks are soiled with black mold like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Observed several Clear Food storage containers cracked or broken. Chef threw away the cracked containers. **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - Observed there is No Screen in open window in dish room
35B-13-4
45
Sep 23, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food in chest freezer . - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-23: Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food in chest freezer . **Admin Complaint**
14-31-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed in chest freezer multiple raw items , mussels, sausage , pork chops not commercially packaged and stack on top of each other in chest freezer, all in disarray. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-23: In chest freezer I observed opened bag of cooked clams, single cooked mussells, House wrapped raw beef, cigarette butt, commercially sealed bags of shrimp, lobster tails in non food grade bags not commercially wrapped , shrimp shells and tails in freezer ice , **Admin Complaint**
08A-17-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed lamb (46*F - Cold Holding); Beef (44*F - Cold on Holding speed rack , stacked tightly with cooked items above and underneath. The cook separated items on the speed rack to give space to cool down. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-23: At callback inspection in the walk in cooler I observed COLD HOLDING : cooked duck 47F dated 9/22, raw tenderloins 48F,lamb 48F, fish 45F, Raw beef 48F. STOP SALE ISSUED for TEMPERATURE ABUSE. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. potatoes (120*F - Hot Holding); butter (89*F - Hot Holding) the cook began to reheat butter and potatoes to 165F during the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-23: Observed sausage Patties @89F on top of stove . Sausage was put into refrigerator. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Smoked salmon on the menu is mot identified as raw or undercooked. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-23: Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Smoked salmon on the menu is mot identified as raw or undercooked. **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Robert Kofler employed approximately 1 month. Jonathan Payne employed for more than 1 year - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-23: At callback inspection no food handler training has been done for food handlers Robert Kofler, or Jonathan Payne **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Consumer Advisory is not on the menu and not located in a conspicuous place for customers to see. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-23: the consumer advisory is not conspicuously located , it is behind bottles candles and pictures on the bar and is faded and needs to be reprinted with the specific verbiage that was emailed to chef during routine inspection . **Admin Complaint**
02B-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine at bar area. The ice drop and interior of the door are soiled with mold like substance. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-23: Observed mold like substance inside ice machine on drop panel. **Admin Complaint**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior top of warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-23: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Beer cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler white shelving is soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-23: The bar beer and wine reach in cooler is full of dirty water. It is holding bottles of beer and wine that are in the dirty water . the unit is not working and is in major disrepair, rusting and dirty. **Admin Complaint**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean silverware is stored in dirty and cracked tray next to menus at bar area. Clean glass at the bar are stored in dirty and stained dish rack. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-23: Clean silverware is stored in dirty and cracked tray next to menus at bar area. **Admin Complaint**
24-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cleaned and sanitized pots and pans are stored on the floor of dish room inside dry storage closet. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-23: **Time Extended**
24-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair, at the bar Reach in beer cooler in disrepair and dirty. Unit is not working, ice is being used in the unit to keep beverages cold. Dish wash spray nozzle is broken off at dish machine rinse board. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-23: The bar reach in cooler is full of dirty water. It is holding bottles of beer and wine that are under the dirty water the unit is not working and is in major disrepair, rusting and dirty. **Admin Complaint**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed : Soiled and stained dish racks for dish machine . Soiled gaskets on chest freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-23: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed black stained mold like substance on walls and sprayer bar inside warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-23: **Time Extended**
16-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hideaway Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hideaway Cafe on file is from Nov 20, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hideaway Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Hideaway Cafe.

How does Hideaway Cafe compare to other restaurants in Marathon?

Hideaway Cafe most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Marathon average of 67.

Has Hideaway Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hideaway Cafe have averaged around 13 violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Hideaway Cafe 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 Hideaway Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hideaway Cafe is inspected around four times per year on average.