Driftwood Pizza & Subs

10875 Overseas Hwy Ste 140, Marathon, FL 33050 · Permanent Food Service · License 5428098

B
Grade B
Safety score 80 of 100
Latest visit: Jul 30, 2026

What drove the grade

Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.High priority · 6 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Jul 29 routine inspection
    2 high priority (1 fixed on the spot), 3 intermediate, 2 basic
    -20
  • Safety score80

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Routine inspection

7 violations found · Inspector came back once
  1. Follow-up visitJul 30, 2026 Fixed at follow-up

    The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.

    3 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:

    • 1 High priority
    • 1 Intermediate
    • 1 Basic
    What was still cited

    High priority1

    • Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.

      Not set up at time of inspection.

      More time given

    Intermediate1

    • Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for some employees.

      More time given

    Basic1

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

      More time given

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
  2. First visitJul 29, 2026

    Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.

    7 violations found:

    • 2 High priority
    • 3 Intermediate
    • 2 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority2

    • Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.

      Poultry (50*F - Cold Holding); ham (50*F - Cold Holding); pasta (48*F - Cold Holding); Beef (50°F - Cold Holding); Poultry (46*F - Cold Holding)the interior freezer door in the walkin cooler was opened to help cool down the walk-in cooler And bring food temps to 41 or below

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.

      200 ppm chlorine

    Intermediate3

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris the Can opener blade is soiled

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No soap provided at handwash sink.

      Front counter

    • Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for some employees.

      To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Alan , Pedro

    Basic2

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: The walk-in cooler is not maintained in good repair.

      Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. The interior door to the walking cooler freezer was propped open to help cool down the cooler. Technician was called for repairs

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

  • High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
  • Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
  • Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Time/temperature control for safety food
Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Food-contact surface
Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.

Most cited

Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized3
Chemicals and toxic substances2
Manager certification and employee training2
Food out of temperature1
Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained1
Handwash sinks and supplies1