MARABELLA DOMINICAN FOOD
2000 PALM BAY RD NE STE 1-2, Palm Bay FL 32905 · 321-460-3161
Last inspected Apr 27, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
AUG 23
FEB 24
SEP 24
DEC 25
APR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 46 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired on April 1, 2026. Log on or call hotline at 850-487-1395 to renew.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired on April 1, 2026. Log on or call hotline at 850-487-1395 to renew.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. make table; one sliced tomato (46 - Cold Holding); one pork sausage link approximately 1' (50F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. One sliced tomato 46f cold holding, pork sausage 50 F cold holding. In make table since Saturday, operator discarded.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with sanitizer not labeled.
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Dead roaches on premises. Nine dead roaches in trap by back door.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Operator washing and sanitize without rinse step, educated operator and rewashed all ware.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall near back door with pest trap and dead roaches.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled with food debris.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Household style fridge soiled shelves, two door reach in cooler soiled bottom shelf. Both with food debris.
Stored food not covered. Rice containers bottom shelf of prep table not covered.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled near griddle.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Wet cloth in use in kitchen on prep table.
Feb 17, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open milk no date.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. None on site, using tablets for sanitizer.
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 employees have any approved training.
Dec 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority7 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shelled eggs stored over ready to eat cheese in reach in cooler.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed employee had cut finger with band aid and no gloves while preparing food with utensils. Educated she needed to wash her hands, put fresh bandage on and wear gloves even with utensils.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Educated and gave reporting agreement to owner.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open milk no date.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in front had spray bottle and rag in it. Hand wash sink in back had a water hose in it.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No food manager for the establishment.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. None on site, using tablets for sanitizer.
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 employees have any approved training.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled cleaner in front with what appears to be sanitizer.
A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. No toilet in customer restroom.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling is textured not cleanable in kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Stainless steel household style refrigerator missing handle for freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter covers soiled with grease. Exterior of microwave soiled.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. On prep tables in kitchen. Educated to place in sanitizer buckets.
Sep 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters heavy grease build up
Feb 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw beef stored over produce.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Ceiling vents in disrepair, hanging slightly from ceiling
Equipment in poor repair, tear in gasket on standing reach-in cooler
Aug 16, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 14, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. *Raw shell eggs over ready to eat foods in reach in cooler
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ *Operator states the manager card has been renewed, but cannot locate it at this time.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Food stored on floor. * Bag of Onions on floor of the kitchen
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. *To go boxes next to flat top not stored inverted
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.