MARAKEE
1020 W MICHIGAN ST, Orlando FL 32805 · 407-409-4947
Last inspected Mar 31, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Restaurant license expired 4/1/25
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Mar 31, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 914 LEE RD, Orlando — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable to board on line.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. floor soiled under cooking equipment Walk-in-freezer floor soiled
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in prep area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods soiled Mop sink soiled
Mar 30, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 2 high priority.
Recorded at 914 LEE RD, Orlando — this licence has since moved.
2 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2.5 lb cans of oyster flavored sauce dented
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Noodles 57f, poultry 56f, beef 56f, ready to eat shrimp 57f, raw shrimp 57f, pork 57f, Per operator he turned the cooler off on their closed day and turned it on when he placed food in the unit at 11 this morning, less than 4 hours, operator moved to walk-in-cooler for immediate temperature, advised to operator to make sure unit is at proper temp before filling up with foods
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable to board on line.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. floor soiled under cooking equipment Walk-in-freezer floor soiled
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in prep area
Food stored on floor. Case of cooking oil on floor in kitchen Case of eggs on floor in walk-in-cooler
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods soiled Mop sink soiled
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
Soiled Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in freezer. Walk-in-freezer has very dim lighting
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Several bins of dry goods have no labeling
Dec 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 6, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
Recorded at 914 LEE RD, Orlando — this licence has since moved.
4 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 6 cans of soy severely dented 5 cans of panda oyster sauce cans dented
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Restaurant license expired 4/1/25
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken in walk-in-cooler over sauces in walk-in-cooler
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over eggs in walk-in-cooler
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Foods in walk-in-cooler not dated
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plastic forks at counter not inverted
Food stored on floor. 2 cases of cooking oil on floor in kitchen Boxes of food on floor in walk-in-cooler and walk-in-freezer
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Plastic bowls in several food items
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Sugar stored in empty soy sauce containers
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Forks at front counter not protected/inverted
Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. Several to go boxes and single service articles stored in employee bathroom with functioning toilet
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Several containers not labeled holding sugar, flour
Feb 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 914 LEE RD, Orlando — this licence has since moved.
5 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Cooked pork stored in direct contact with to-go-bag
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef, raw shrimp, raw chicken over buckets of soy sauce in walk in cooler. Raw beef over several ready to eat items in walk in cooler
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Several raw meets out of their original packaging out of correct storage order in walk in freezerother
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep cooler: Tofu, egg, 47F. Cold holding. Less than 4hrs. Operator immediately removed to other cooler for temperature recovery
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Chicken and egg rolls made at 12pm. Operator put time marking in.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Employee bathroom door leading to kitchen. Operator closed
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in flour, rice salt containers.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phones on shelf above prep tables. Operator immediately removed
Equipment in poor repair. -Missing hood vent filter on cook line. Operator has on order. - bottom of prep cooler ambient temperature 47F
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife in between prep table and cooler. Operator immediately removed
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Standing water in hand sink in employee bathroom. Operator states plumbers have been scheduled. Establishment still has one working bathroom for customers and employees
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple containers of flour, and salt
Aug 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 914 LEE RD, Orlando — this licence has since moved.
3 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
Show 16 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Washed broccoli stored back in cardboard box
Private living/sleeping area used to store food that will be served to customers, back room by exit has a cot stored, owner states he does sleep there at times, per OPQ KYLE, all food products must be removed from this area.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw wings over sauces in cooler across from fryers
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Fan stored in hand sink at prep area
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at entrance to kitchen
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food, bowl in sauce bucket.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable to board on line
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Pair of black sneakers stored on top of box of food in sleeping area
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in dry storage
Food stored in a prohibited area, rice and other boxes of food stored in sleeping area
Food stored on floor, case of cooking oil on floor in kitchen, back sleeping room, boxes of food and bags of rice stored on the floor
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water temp 89, operator discarded water
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of buckets holding sauces soiled Hoods soiled
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation, broccoli being cut directly from box, operator washed produce, then stored in food grade container
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp defrosting in standing water in walk-in-cooler
Apr 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 914 LEE RD, Orlando — this licence has since moved.
4 High priority0 Intermediate13 Basic
Show 17 findings ▾
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cashier tenders cash at register till then cooks at fryer and bags food without hand washing.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. shelled eggs ambient (75F - Cold Holding). Out less than 4 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Chicken and egg rolls on counter next to fryer
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (71F - Hot Holding); egg roll pork (71F - Hot Holding);. Staff states items were on the counter for less than 4 hours and they don't use time plane.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in flour ingredient bin.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Ingredients shelves
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dry storage area
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys on counter
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook in kitchen
Food stored on floor Oil in kitchen
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Shelves in cooler with plastic liner from packaging.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Present but not in place.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Bowl in flour ingredient bin.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 70F bucket with spatula and dirty water.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Counter tops throughout establishment. Gaskets on walk-in cooler
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Towel on make table
Dec 11, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 914 LEE RD, Orlando — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Oct 12, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
Recorded at 914 LEE RD, Orlando — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Sushi menu does not identify raw products on the Sushi Dinner Combo section
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.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Oct 11, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 25 recorded, 5 high priority.
Recorded at 914 LEE RD, Orlando — this licence has since moved.
5 High priority8 Intermediate12 Basic
Show 25 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Cooked chicken stored in used cardboard box
Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Case of raw chicken in walk-in-cooler over bottles drinks
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over sauces in cooler
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over pork wontons in Walk-in-freezer
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken 75° Tuna 65° Salmon 66° Krab 67° Per operator foods out of temp less than 4 hours, moved for walk-in-cooler for immediate temperature recovery
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. Provided operator with handout
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee washing container in hand sink front counter
Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Sushi menu does not identify raw products on the Sushi Dinner Combo section
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at entrance to kitchen
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 handout
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Numerous prepared foods from previous day not dated
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease under fryers Under flat top cooking equipment Drain soiledunder cooking equipment
Food stored on floor. Several containers of cooking oil stored on floor in kitchen
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Tongs stored in raw beef in make station cooler
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in water 80°
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods soiled Exterior of microwave soiled Containers of dry goods soiled
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Jug cut and used as scoop
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Very dim light in walk-in-cooler - had to use flashlight to see products
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Several spices in containers not labeled
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