Juice Paradise

2603 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050
American
Last inspected: Oct 24, 2025
52
Score
High Risk

Juice Paradise has been inspected nine times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 24, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately and about eight violations before that.

“Ready-to-eat” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

That's lower than the typical Marathon restaurant, which scores around 67. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine, pepto bismol improperly stored in refrigerator with food pepto was removed from refrigerator **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ; tamales (55*F - Cold Holding); shell eggs (55F - Cold Holding) Items relocated to a working cold holding unit. As per owner these items were put in refrigerator this morning from the walk-in cooler ,less than 4 hours ago. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked ground beef stored in refrigerator is not date marked
02C-02-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface under ham , cheese **Corrected On-Site**
21-05-5
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. White refrigerator in the kitchen is not cold holding @41F or below
14-74-7
52
Jun 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-03: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor in the walk-in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-03: Food stored on floor in the walk-in freezer **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Stored on top of ice machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-03: In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. **Time Extended**
10-12-5
86
Apr 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef in the same pan as raw chicken in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Warning**
29-34-4
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/ **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor in the walk-in cooler **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Stored on top of ice machine **Warning**
10-12-5
58
Oct 4, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw chicken , and bacon stored ready-to-eat food in the refrigerator in the kitchen , Raw beef over custard in the walkin cooler
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw chicken over raw beef in walk-in cooler
08A-20-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Rinsing and storage of dishes
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor in the walk in cooler
08B-38-4
Basic - Juicer plastic cover is cracked or broken.
14-38-4
Basic - Single-service napkins improperly stored on the floor
25-05-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. In coffee area
21-12-4
45
Apr 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Repeat Violation**
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 - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. The front handwash sink has a spray hose attached to it.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in pizza oven area
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Black beans and cooked pork in walk-in cooler not date marked
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks in back storage room not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor in the walk in cooler
08B-38-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
33-20-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses.
10-14-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of ice machine above the door is soiled .
23-03-4
39
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
86
Oct 17, 2023
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 7 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked beef in refrigerator, cooked black beans, pork , sliced ham, in walk-in cooler not date marked **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook washed hands with gloves on instead of changing gloves **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Pork out of temp for more than 4 hours 71F stored under table without refrigeration over night. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork stored in container under table overnight out of temperature more than 8 hours @71F. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to outside hose bibb with splitter. **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in bread bakery room **Warning**
31B-02-4
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** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed wood cutting board with cut marks , burns and not sealed wood. Wood Cutting board use was discontinued and replaced. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a Spray hose connection to hand wash sink at front counter **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Fresh unpasteurized juice, Advisory not posted in conspicuous location **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-12-1
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. **Warning**
53B-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
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in freezer gasket and door soiled with mold like substance **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored take out containers stored on the floor in storage area **Warning**
25-05-4
18
Mar 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork (117*F - Hot Holding); croquettes (120*F - Hot Holding); plantains (120F Steam table was turned up **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
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. Yancey Gonzalez 10/23/22 exp.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Slicer blade and sharpening stones are soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.cooked pork in walk-in cooler not date marked
02C-02-5
Basic - Chest freezer in poor repair, no food in unit
14-11-5
Basic - Ice machine exterior soiled.
23-01-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In Warner at front counter
05-09-4
Basic - Buildup of debris/soil , rust residue on walk-in cooler door handles.
23-24-4
52
Sep 13, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Pepto Bismol in refrigerator with food served to customers.
41-07-4
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed two shell eggs that are cracked . Discarded by cook .
01B-14-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Holding); butter (60*F - Cold Holding); Pork ( - Cold Holding); potatoes (59*F - Cold Holding); sauce (58*F - Cold Holding) Relocated items to walk in cooler
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade is soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler and freezer door handles and gaskets
23-24-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on reach in cooler that is under service window.
14-11-5
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Juice Paradise last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Juice Paradise on file is from Oct 24, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Juice Paradise?

Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Juice Paradise.

How does Juice Paradise compare to other restaurants in Marathon?

Juice Paradise most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Marathon average of 67.

Has Juice Paradise's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Juice Paradise have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Juice Paradise means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Juice Paradise inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Juice Paradise is inspected around three times per year on average.