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BURGER PALACE

BURGER PALACE in MARATHON has 5 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 2.1/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

1 Knights Key Boulevard
Florida, 33050
Monroe County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/4/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10894953

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • 21-05-5:Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cloth covering French fries in the walk-in cooler
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over bread in drawers on cookline
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Potato cutter is soiled with food debris
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Box sitting on top of handwashing sink Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 2/25/2025

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Corrected On-Site
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reaching cooler gaskets are soiled.
  • 11-27-4: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.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Green cutting board is soiled
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Containers stored in handwashing sink
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.

Inspection Date: 9/4/2024

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. The walk-in freezer in not working, no food in unit.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in gaskets are soiled
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Box sitting on handwashing sink
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

Inspection Date: 3/21/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8534887

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets are soiled on reach in coolers. Handwash sink has rust on the sink
  • 11-27-4: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.
  • 11-26-1: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**
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.

Inspection Date: 10/24/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8359838

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.