Irie Island Eats

4540 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050
African
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk

Irie Island Eats appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 2, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Marathon restaurant scores 67. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 2, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
70
Oct 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed a support vehicle ,walk-in cooler on wheels that is not on approved drawings **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: At callback inspection plans were submitted on 9/29 . Rory Shaw replied 10/7 and started plan review. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor in walk-in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: Food stored on floor in walk-in cooler cases of beef on the floor **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
86
Aug 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
43
Mar 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
64
Sep 10, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-37-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
29-34-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed thawed raw tuna in unopened vacuum packaging in the walk-in cooler. The packaging states to remove from vacuum packaging before thawing.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked poultry in stand up cooler not date marked . In walking cooler fish dip , kimchi, cut tomatoes cut leafy green, cut melons are not date marked. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
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 thawed raw tuna in in opened vacuum packaging in the walk-in cooler . The packaging states to remove from vacuum packaging before thawing.
06-09-1
Basic - Food stored on floor in the walk-in cooler
08B-38-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
21-38-4
50
Mar 7, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
37
Aug 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
58
Jun 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
74
Dec 13, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Chris Lordi 11/20/17 serve safe expired .
53A-03-7
90
Sep 23, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Irie Island Eats last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Irie Island Eats on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

How does Irie Island Eats compare to other restaurants in Marathon?

Irie Island Eats most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is higher than the Marathon average of 67.

Has Irie Island Eats' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Irie Island Eats have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Irie Island Eats 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 Irie Island Eats inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Irie Island Eats is inspected around three times per year on average.