La Nina Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026
74
Score
La Nina Restaurant has been inspected eight times since 2022. On Apr 17, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly 13 violations earlier on.
Across the inspection history, “bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
The city-wide average for Marathon sits at 67, putting La Nina Restaurant on the better side of that line. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 17, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in food preparation area. Handwashing sink was relocated to the new dish room. Cook area does not have a handwashing sink nearby **Warning**
31A-07-4
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/. A new dish room has been added to the restaurant. Triple sink and handwashing sink have been relocated . Also the restroom has been relocated **Warning**
51-16-7
74
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor 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. Empanadas 112F, empanadas were put to lower / hotter shelf in warmer **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine @200 ppm at triple sink , adjusted to 100ppm by adding water to sink **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. The door on hot holding unit holding empanadas is cracked .
14-11-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
64
Mar 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
58
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor 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. empanadas (115*F - Hot Holding); croquettes (105*F - Hot Holding) warmer was turned up to higher temperatures **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bug spray over cases of bottle water
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
29-34-4
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 - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
32-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In storage room under produce shelf
36-73-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in hot holding unit.
05-09-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
45
Mar 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
41
Oct 31, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container.
14-86-1
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food In chest freezer , whole fish stored in non food grade thank you bags
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food poultry stored over or with unwashed produce, green peppers in stand up refrigerators.
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Thawing beef at 57F Cooks began to prep beef to cook . **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb, outside neat to mop sink
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 - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade is soiled
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. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling soiled with grease, dust above fan near back door., also shelving next to freezer , holding clean pans .
36-34-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored . Knives Stored in ceiling panel above fan **Corrected On-Site**
24-07-4
Basic - Employee cooking with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
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 - Food stored on floor in storage building.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cases of beef thawing in container in dry storage building .
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Unsealed , in painted Wood shelving holding containers of fry goods
14-06-4
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
32-02-4
18
Feb 10, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with fish in chest freezer.
14-31-5
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 raw beef not commercially packaged stored of raw fish in standing freezer unit.
08A-17-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed grill cleaner stored on top of freezer #12 holding food.
41-10-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized pots and containers are stored outside.
24-07-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in front of oven
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler in kitchen and chest freezer in storage r room gaskets are soiled .
23-03-4
Basic - Observed Accumulation of dead or trapped insects, or other pests, in control devices in storage room
35A-06-4
Basic - Observed Stored raw pork chops not covered in standup freezer .
08B-12-5
Basic - Observed cooked pork stored on floor, under oven in kitchen . COS OBSERVED oil containers stored on the floor I storage room.
08B-38-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
21-10-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. PlyWood shelving holding food storage containers is not sealed .
14-06-4
41
Jul 29, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-29: - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Maribel Rojas , Norge Gomez, - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-29: 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. Maribel Rojas , Norge Gomez, **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In kitchen cooking area - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-29: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Nina Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Nina Restaurant on file is from Apr 17, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Nina Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at La Nina Restaurant.
How does La Nina Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Marathon?
La Nina Restaurant most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is higher than the Marathon average of 67.
Has La Nina Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at La Nina Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 13 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at La Nina 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 Nina Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Nina Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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