La Chapina Restaurant

11524 Overseas Hwy Ste 1, Marathon, FL 33050

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Dec 8, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, La Chapina Restaurant has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2023. On Dec 8, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb”, showing up two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Marathon restaurant scores 66. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 8, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Jul 14, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Jan 31, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-13-5

Basic - Food stored on floor.

08B-38-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

10-20-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

16-46-4

Sep 17, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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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. 200 ppm chlorine at dishmachine

22-41-4

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 200 ppm chlorine in dish machine

41-18-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit for fish machine

16-37-1

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. Catalina new employees less than 1 month. Veronica has no food handler training.

53B-14-5

Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Chlorine test kit not available.

16-33-4

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cloth in contact with bread in plastic bag

21-05-5

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense flour

14-01-5

Apr 2, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Nov 17, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.raw beef over raw pork in stand up refrigeration

08A-20-5

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

29-34-4

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. **Corrective Action Taken**

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**

11-27-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. On the floor

25-05-4

Jul 18, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.chicken 132 F

03B-01-6

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

29-34-4

11-27-4

11-26-1

53B-13-5

Jan 4, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Chapina Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Chapina Restaurant on file is from Dec 8, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Chapina Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Chapina Restaurant.

How does La Chapina Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Marathon?

La Chapina Restaurant most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is higher than the Marathon average of 66.

Has La Chapina Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at La Chapina Restaurant 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 La Chapina Restaurant 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 La Chapina Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Chapina Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.

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