MARABU
701 S MIAMI AVE STE 422 · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33130
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
23 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
22-41-4High 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. Observed chlorine was 0 ppm at the dishwasher at the front counter.
12A-29-4High Priority – Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee removed watch and bracelet and failed to wash hands. Employee was coached to wash hands.
22-45-4High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed chlorine was 0 ppm at the dishwasher at the front counter.
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed eggplant (49 F – Cold Holding) at the reach in cooler at the front area, As per employee food was stored last night. Food has been out of temperature for more than 4 hours.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed eggplant (49 F – Cold Holding) at the reach in cooler at the front area, As per employee food was stored last night. Food has been out of temperature for more than 4 hours.
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sweet potato (97 F – Hot Holding)at the cook line. As per employee food was cooked less than 1 hour ago.
Intermediate 3
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a trash can blocking the hand wash sink at the cook line.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front Cook line.
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed at reach in cooler at the front line.
Basic 14
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small bowl used as scoop in the brown sugar.
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed at the dry storage.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ac fan covers soiled at the walk in cooler.
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on window frame next to the cook line.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed 2 employees thermos stored above preparation are. Manager removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelets and a watch while engaged in food preparation. Employee removed jewelry. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed plastic containers not properly air-dried – wet nesting above the 3 compartment sink.
10-12-5Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on top of the ice machine.
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label in a tuna container.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed window wall at dining area soiled.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping clothes on preparation tables at the cook line.
21-38-4Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container with sugar not identified in the dry storage.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 11:07 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.