Plaza Grill

5101 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050

American

Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Plaza Grill has been inspected eight times since 2022. On Jan 30, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

Across the inspection history, “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Restaurants in Marathon average 67, so Plaza Grill is doing better than most peers. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 30, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Fertilizer stored on shelf in dish area **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

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

16-37-1

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

41-17-4

Aug 13, 2025

Routine - Food

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

View 6 violations

High Priority - Raw fish stored over or with unwashed produce, a bag of onions in walk-in cooler

08A-04-5

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

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in dish area

31B-03-4

Basic - Case of tomatoes stored on floor in the walk-in Cooler

08B-38-4

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**

10-08-5

Basic - Shells of oysters/clams/mussels/crabs shucked onsite used to serve food more than once.

25-39-4

Feb 11, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Raw fish stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food in the walk in cooler .

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw tuna not identified as raw item on the menu

02B-01-5

Aug 21, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Basic - Food stored on floor in the walk-in cooler

08B-38-4

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**

10-08-5

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

23-03-4

Feb 13, 2024

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Burn spray near hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site**

41-07-4

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw poultry over raw fish in walk-in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

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

29-34-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Oct 31, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 8 violations

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. Chlorine 0 ppm in dish machine , sanitizer has been ordered and triple sink and glass washer are to be used until dishmachine is sanitizing properly.

22-41-4

High Priority - Raw animal food , calamari, stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.

08A-05-6

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Seared Tuna not identified as raw or undercooked on the menu

02B-01-5

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

16-37-1

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. Pablo Eduardo Mauricio

53B-01-5

53B-13-5

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Corrective Action Taken**

51-13-4

Jun 15, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

View 2 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Nov 18, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cloth towel over mushrooms

21-05-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Plaza Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Plaza Grill on file is from Jan 30, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Plaza Grill?

Across the inspection record, “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Plaza Grill.

How does Plaza Grill compare to other restaurants in Marathon?

Plaza Grill most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is higher than the Marathon average of 67.

Has Plaza Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Plaza Grill have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Plaza Grill 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 Plaza Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Plaza Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.

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