MARABU
701 S MIAMI AVE STE 422, Miami FL 33130
Last inspected May 26, 2026 · 7 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 23 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
6 High priority3 Intermediate14 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 23 findingsThe state's own report →
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a trash can blocking the hand wash sink at the cook line.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front Cook line.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed at reach in cooler at the front line.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small bowl used as scoop in the brown sugar.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed at the dry storage.
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.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on window frame next to the cook line.
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.
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.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers not properly air-dried - wet nesting above the 3 compartment sink.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on top of the ice machine.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label in a tuna container.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed window wall at dining area soiled.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping clothes on preparation tables at the cook line.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Manager removed it.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container with sugar not identified in the dry storage.
Mar 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulation of milk like substance behind dish machine.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Sep 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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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 a chlorine concentration of 0 ppm at bar washing machine. Staff corrected issue and a new concentration of 100 ppm was recorded.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 3 tuna ROP bags fully thawed at reach-in cooler across from flat grill. Coached chef on correct procedure. Product was discarded.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed raw beef bags inside hand washing sink near office. Product was removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line hand washing sink. Paper was provided.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of DM soiled.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO tanks not secured at dry storage area.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 3 tuna ROP bags fully thawed at reach-in cooler across from flat grill. Coached chef on correct procedure.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cutting board across flat grill.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed staff cell phone stored inside slicer next to ice machine. Cell phone was removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gaskets and reach-in cooler gaskets across from flat grill in disrepair.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of sugar cane stored on floor at wine walk-in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach-in freezer at dry storage.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield damaged over 3CS.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on metal and plastic containers over 3CS.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed concentration at 0 ppm. Chef got new concentration at 200 ppm.
Jan 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Kitchen can opener, soiled.
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.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler door gasket.
Oct 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (122F - Hot Holding)at steam table. As per operator for approximately 1 hour prior, operator took chicken to reheat.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice inside handwashing sink at cook line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer at dry storage area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at walk in cooler.
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed straws not individually wrapped for customer self service at bar area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on top of reach in coolers throughout cook line.
Apr 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Chef replaced paper towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Chef replaced soap.
Ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in walk in cooler ceiling soiled.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp thawing at room temp in three compartment sink.
Jan 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of ice machine soiled. Observed interior of hand sinks in kitchen soiled with accumulated mold like substance. Observed slicer blade soiled. Observed can opener blade soiled.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water off at hand sink in ware washing area. Chef turned hot water valve on.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl no handle stored in bread crumb container.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen.
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.