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MARABU

701 S MIAMI AVE STE 422, Miami, FL, 33130

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Most recent inspection

Date
May 26, 2026
Type
Complaint Full
Result
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Risk category
Not reported
Cited findings
23
Jurisdiction
Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL

Violations (23)

  • 01B-02-5Critical

    Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.

    High 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.

    High Priority

  • 03A-02-5Critical

    Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.

    High 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.

    High Priority

  • 03B-01-6Critical

    Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.

    High 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.

    High Priority

  • 22-41-4Critical

    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.

    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. Observed chlorine was 0 ppm at the dishwasher at the front counter.

    High Priority

  • 12A-29-4Critical

    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.

    High 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.

    High Priority

  • 22-45-4Critical

    Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.

    High 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.

    High Priority

  • 13-07-4Corrected on site

    Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.

    Basic - 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**

    Basic

  • 24-08-4

    Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

    Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers not properly air-dried - wet nesting above the 3 compartment sink.

    Basic

  • 10-12-5

    In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.

    Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on top of the ice machine.

    Basic

  • 16-46-4

    Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

    Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label in a tuna container.

    Basic

  • 36-27-5

    Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.

    Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed window wall at dining area soiled.

    Basic

  • 21-12-4

    Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

    Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping clothes on preparation tables at the cook line.

    Basic

  • 21-38-4RepeatCorrected on site

    Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Manager removed it.

    Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

    Basic

  • 02D-01-5

    Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.

    Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container with sugar not identified in the dry storage.

    Basic

  • 31A-09-4

    Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.

    Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a trash can blocking the hand wash sink at the cook line.

    Intermediate

  • 31B-02-4

    No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

    Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front Cook line.

    Intermediate

  • 22-20-5

    Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

    Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

    Basic

  • 05-08-4

    No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

    Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed at reach in cooler at the front line.

    Intermediate

  • 14-01-5

    Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.

    Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small bowl used as scoop in the brown sugar.

    Basic

  • 36-36-4

    Ceiling tile missing.

    Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at the dry storage.

    Basic

  • 36-34-5

    Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

    Basic - 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.

    Basic

  • 35A-03-4

    Dead roaches on premises.

    Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on window frame next to the cook line.

    Basic

  • 40-06-5Corrected on site

    Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.

    Basic - 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**

    Basic

Earlier inspections on file

Source: Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL health department. Data refreshed September 10, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.