MAR Y TIERRA SEAFOOD N' GRILL
8421 S ORANGE BLOSSOM TRL STE 156, Orlando FL 32809 · 4073538956
Last inspected Apr 7, 2026 · 5 visits since September 2024
SEP 24
APR 25
SEP 25
APR 26
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4 inspections, swinging between B and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Apr 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Drain food at sink located on the cook line. Educated management.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink located between the reach in coolers. Management added paper towels.
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. Signed at time of inspection.
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Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Management removed
Equipment in poor repair. Dishwasher removed for cleaning unable to check.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach in cooler. Management added thermometer.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Ambient air thawing mussels, fish, shrimp and cooked packaged items. Management placed in cooler to finish thawing. Other meats and fish thawing in standing water.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Burner stove in storage area.
Sep 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shrimp (44F - Cold Holding) in prep cooler. Less than 4hrs per operator. Immediately moved to bottom cooler.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of left microwave
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of shelf that is over the two microwaves
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Bottom interior of freezer in whitefridge/freezer combo -bottom interior of clear door vegetable cooler
Sep 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink with splitter no vacuum breaker
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels hand sink by make table Operaotr provided paper towels
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. Provided operator with form. Employees signed form during inspection
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle back storage not labeled with chemical
Ambient air thermometer not located in the coolest part of the hot holding unit. No ambient thermometer front side by side wait station, over under by ware wash, glass reach in cooler,
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair Ceiling tiles cook line damaged, outer layer peeling off.
Equipment in poor repair. Rice cooker handles broken
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at bottom of back door
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile missing/damaged at grease trap
Apr 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 4-1-25
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink with splitter no vacuum breaker
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels hand sink by make table Operaotr provided paper towels
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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. Provided operator with form. Employees signed form during inspection
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle back storage not labeled with chemical
Ambient air thermometer not located in the coolest part of the hot holding unit. No ambient thermometer front side by side wait station, over under by ware wash, glass reach in cooler,
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair Ceiling tiles cook line damaged, outer layer peeling off.
Equipment in poor repair. Rice cooker handles broken
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at bottom of back door
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile missing/damaged at grease trap
Sep 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Operator has four way splitter, needs a vacuum breaker for each.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink next to make table.
Equipment in poor repair. Both rice cookers missing handle.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Door in back of kitchen has gap at bottom and middle of door.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest freezer in back of kitchen.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Chest freezer in back of kitchen.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused stove in storage area.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.