MARCS CUISINE
1201 NE 38 ST A-1B, Oakland Park FL 33334 · 9549904360
Last inspected Jan 31, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
AUG 24
JAN 25
MAY 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
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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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2022057153 | Nov 28, 2022 | Jan 6, 2023 | $800 |
| 2--2017033378 | Jun 22, 2017 | Aug 2, 2017 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jan 31, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 30, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate0 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm), Advised operator to manually sanitize in triple sink until dish machine is properly sanitizing.
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employees touched air pod in ear, while preparing coffee to be brewed and grabbing container of hot sauce, without washing hands out washing hands. Advised employee of proper handwashing procedures.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed plastic container with soap and water, without sanitizing brought container to prep area to use. Advised operator of proper sanitization procedures. Employee sanitized container.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken (52F - Cold Holding); cooked goat (48F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (50F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (49F - Cold Holding); butter (52F - Cold Holding). Per operator items taken from the walk in cooler and placed in flip top cooler 2.5 hours prior. Items not prepared or portioned today. Advised operator to remove from flip top cooler and place back in walk in cooler to bring to 41F. Operator did.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink behind bar and by triple sink used for as storage for various items. Advised operator of proper use for handwashing sink. Operator removed items from sink.
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. Operator has booklets to train staff.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Sep 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink next to triple sink
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Substance identified as degreaser Employee labeled spray bottle
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal drinking water stored in West Lake Cooler
Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
May 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to store sanitizer bucket. Front Counter. Employee placed bucket on shelf
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. No sanitizing is being done. Operator filled sink and added sanitizer.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Employee sanitizer bucket on plastic crate
May 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 6, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken 45F Flip Top Cooler
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee removed garbage can
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee removed item from hand wash sink
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Aug 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 47F. Flip Top
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.
Jan 10, 2024Inspection 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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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at front counter used to store sanitizer buckets Manager removed sanitizer bucket
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink..Handwash sink next sink next to Westlake cooler Manager replaced paper towel
No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bottle of drinking water located on dish table. Manager removed item
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Aug 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked goat date marked August 5 2023 in walk-in cooler.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed cooked goat date marked August 5 2023 in walk-in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (45-47F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (45-50F - Cold Holding) in flip top cooler per operator held less than three hours. Operator moved items to freezer for quick chill.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds 200 Ppm chlorine. Operator discarded made new solution rechecked chlorine 50Ppm
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. Emailed operator procedures.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to three compartment sink and in dishwashing area
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at the bar.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in kitchen
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup around walk in freezer door.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old date mark labels on food container.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Front counter low boy under juice dispenser.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor in kitchen.
Working containers of flour removed from original container not identified by common name.
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.