Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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MARLON'S CAFE

11398 W FLAGLER ST #106 · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33174

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 4, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3411400
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8571553
DBPR license2330652

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority2 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 5

#7High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken over unwashed fruits inside reach on cooler next to steam table. Also observed raw shell eggs over plantains inside reach in cooler next to steam table.

#8High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked beans (94F – Hot Holding) as per employee was cooked the previous night and left overnight on stove. Observed shredded cabbage (48F – 45F – Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler. As per employee from the previous day.

Stop Sale
#9High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cabbage (48F – 45F – Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler. As per employee from the previous day.

#10High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked beans (94F – Hot Holding) As per employee was cooked the previous night and left overnight on stove. Also gallo pinto rice (123F – Hot Holding) inside oven as per employee for 2 hrs. Employee started to reheat product.

#11High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose connected no vacuum breaker at mop sink.

Intermediate 2

#12Intermediate02B-02-5

Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Discussed and provided to manager.

#13Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed lysol inside spray bottle without label. Employee properly labeled bottle.

Basic 6

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on preparation table at kitchen.

#2Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on shelves over rice cooker. Employee removed the phone. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed sugar inside plastic container stored on floor next to reach in cooler at front counter. Employee placed the sugar at 6 inches from floor. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 2 pair of tongs hanging from oven door handle.

#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.

#6Basic14-20-4

Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed ripped tin foil on shelves under preparation table at kitchen.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 7, 2026 3:06 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.