Pelagic Food Systems

5585 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050

Seafood

Last inspected: Apr 28, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Pelagic Food Systems appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 28, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about four violations before that.

Compared to the broader Marathon restaurant scene, where the average is 67, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 28, 2026

Complaint Full

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Food stored on floor in walk-in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Nov 24, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine **Corrected On-Site**

22-20-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In men's bathroom.

31B-04-4

Basic - The dining room has ceiling tiles with water stains and mold-like substance.

36-34-5

Nov 13, 2024

Complaint Full

2 critical violations. 2 major violations.

View 4 violations

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Jan 18, 2024

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Observed an Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. I discussed the hand wash violation with the manager and she discussed it with the employee. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-11-4

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

29-37-4

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

29-34-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in men's bathroom. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall by oil containers in storage room

36-24-5

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Corrected On-Site**

51-13-4

Mar 16, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Posted out of order in Mens bathroom.

32-23-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the top of door and frame that opens to the outside.

35B-01-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pelagic Food Systems last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pelagic Food Systems on file is from Apr 28, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Pelagic Food Systems compare to other restaurants in Marathon?

Pelagic Food Systems most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Marathon average of 67.

Has Pelagic Food Systems' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Pelagic Food Systems have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pelagic Food Systems means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Pelagic Food Systems inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pelagic Food Systems is inspected around two times per year on average.

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