Kentucky Fried Chicken/Taco Bell

6501 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Dec 8, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Kentucky Fried Chicken/Taco Bell eight times, with records going back to 2022. On Dec 8, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

Kentucky Fried Chicken/Taco Bell's latest score of 74 sits above the Marathon average of 66. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 8, 2025

Routine - Food

6 minor violations.

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Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**

51-11-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on top of lid for rea

40-06-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**

24-08-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reaching in juice / water cooler

23-03-4

Basic - Outer openings, back door , not protected with self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**

35B-03-4

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

21-12-4

Jul 1, 2025

Routine - Food

6 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

24-08-4

Basic - Floor tiles in disrepair by walking cooler

36-17-5

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Printed and posted at inspection **Corrected On-Site**

51-13-4

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear door

35B-03-4

Basic - Walking cooler gaskets in poor repair.

14-11-5

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

51-11-4

Dec 20, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose hose outside of back door **Repeat Violation**

29-34-4

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.

29-37-4

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.

33-20-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Jul 16, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Jan 19, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb outside back door

29-34-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing scrub pads in handwash sink in dish room.

31A-11-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

24-08-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in Mens bathroom.

31B-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on chicken walk-in cooler is soiled

23-03-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Basic - Walk-in freezer gasket in poor repair.

14-11-5

Jul 21, 2023

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

33-19-4

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

33-11-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface ,chicken walk-in cooler door and gaskets soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.

23-03-4

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan cover in walk-in cooler is soiled

36-50-4

Jan 27, 2023

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**

51-11-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris near floor drain under fire extinguisher

36-73-4

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Poultry Walk in cooler door and gasket are in poor repair.

14-11-5

Jul 19, 2022

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washing and rinsing pans without sanitizing in triple sink

22-45-4

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside hose

29-34-4

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm quaternary in triple sink.

22-43-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Broom and garbage can in front of kitchen handwash sink

31A-09-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

51-11-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Pans and rack were washed and rinsed but not sanitized in triple sink. I talked to manager about the correct dishwashing procedure **Corrective Action Taken**

16-13-5

Basic - In-use tongs stored hanging on shelving between uses.

10-20-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Chicken Walk-in cooler gaskets and interior of door are soiled

23-03-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kentucky Fried Chicken/Taco Bell last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kentucky Fried Chicken/Taco Bell on file is from Dec 8, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kentucky Fried Chicken/Taco Bell?

Across the inspection record, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Kentucky Fried Chicken/Taco Bell.

How does Kentucky Fried Chicken/Taco Bell compare to other restaurants in Marathon?

Kentucky Fried Chicken/Taco Bell most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is higher than the Marathon average of 66.

Has Kentucky Fried Chicken/Taco Bell's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kentucky Fried Chicken/Taco Bell have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Kentucky Fried Chicken/Taco Bell 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 Kentucky Fried Chicken/Taco Bell inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Kentucky Fried Chicken/Taco Bell is inspected around two times per year on average.

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