Marathon 168
Last inspected: Feb 6, 2026
74
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Marathon 168, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 6, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 10 violations each, up from closer to three violations before.
Across the inspection history, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Marathon 168 scores about where you'd expect for a Doral restaurant. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed mini ham, cheese, chorizo sandwiches made onsite with not date marked. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-06: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed mini ham, cheese, chorizo sandwiches made onsite with not date marked. **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-06: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor drain on the back with heavy soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-06: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor drain on the back with heavy soiled. **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside of the walk in freezer with ice buildup **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-06: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside of the walk in freezer with ice buildup **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed ovens soiled. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-06: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed ovens soiled. **Time Extended**
22-08-4
74
Dec 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bengay cream inside of a reach in cooler.
41-07-4
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. Observed employee Elizabeth Vancanegghem without employee training she is been working here for more than 60 days.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed mini ham, cheese, chorizo sandwiches made onsite with not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed an employee yogurt cup inside of the front counter area reach in cooler.
08B-49-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor drain on the back with heavy soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside of the walk in freezer with ice buildup **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife between cooler, and prep table.
10-17-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed ovens soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed sandwich cooler soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent soiled in the oven area, front counter area.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
45
Jul 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed shell eggs over unwashed produce
08A-04-5
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. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the front counter hand sink. **Repeat Violation**
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. Observed egg salad sandwiches, Turkey and cheese sandwiches, Tuna salad sandwiches, Kaiser sandwiches prepared onsite with no date marked. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on top of the prep area
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed uncovered sugar container next to the front counter hand washing sink.
08B-36-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of the oven soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed opened employee drink inside of the front counter cooler.
12B-13-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed sugar container not covered at the front counter hand washing sink.
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
43
Dec 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Jul 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
70
Apr 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
90
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less.
03A-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed back area hand washing sink blocked with boxes of eggs stored in front of the hand washing sink, observed a gallon of bleach stored in the back hand washing sink.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed front counter hand washing sink used a dump sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Orange juice container, baby sandwiches, salads, tuna and chicken sandwiches no labeled.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed apples,and pears displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided
08B-15-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean cutting board stored on the kitchen floor..
24-07-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a bottle of water stored on prep table.
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed uncovered sugar container stored to front counter area hand washing . Manager removed container
08B-36-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of eggs, clear oil stored in the floor in the kitchen area, back area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
29-27-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed palomilla steak stored in standing water.
06-01-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
30
Jul 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed apples displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Manager sent an employee to wash and wrap the apples **Corrected On-Site**
08B-15-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside of the toaster-oven with heavy soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed outside of the walk in cooler-Freezer with heavy soiled.
36-27-5
70
Feb 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed ham and cheese sandwich stored on a thank you bag.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a case of meat on top of the back area hand washing sink.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a pitcher inside of the front counter area hand washing sink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Sugar container no labeled.
02D-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ham and cheese sandwich no covered inside of the walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed meat thawed at room temperature.
06-01-5
55
Jul 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed vitamins, and pain relief pills containers stored on top of the prep cooler. Manager removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Slicer,
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic containers stored on the dishwashing hand sink employee removed the containers. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed apples, pears for self service not wrapped located in the front counter area. Employee wrapped fruits **Corrected On-Site**
08B-15-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of lemon juice bottles stored in the kitchen floor, observed case of bread stored in the walk in freezer floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior Oven soiled
22-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container no labeled located at the front counter area.
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Marathon 168 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Marathon 168 on file is from Feb 6, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Marathon 168?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Marathon 168.
How does Marathon 168 compare to other restaurants in Doral?
Marathon 168 most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Doral average of 73.
Has Marathon 168's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Marathon 168 have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Marathon 168 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 Marathon 168 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Marathon 168 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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