MARABU

Name: MARABU
Address: 701 S MIAMI AVE STE 422, MIAMI, FL, 33130, US
Rating: 45.4

701 S MIAMI AVE STE 422, MIAMI, FL 33130

License #2336539

45.4 Grade F / 100

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MARABU in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 45.4 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 26, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 47 total findings; InspectFL has imported detailed violation rows for 34 of them so far.

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The latest inspection on May 26, 2026 included 4 critical violations, 2 major, and 10 minor.

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Inspection History

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed at reach in cooler at the front line.
[12A-29-4] 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.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers not properly air-dried - wet nesting above the 3 compartment sink.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a trash can blocking the hand wash sink at the cook line.
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on window frame next to the cook line.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label in a tuna container.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container with sugar not identified in the dry storage.
[10-12-5] In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on top of the ice machine.
[13-07-4] 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.
[01B-02-5] 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.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping clothes on preparation tables at the cook line.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small bowl used as scoop in the brown sugar.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed window wall at dining area soiled.
[03B-01-6] 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.
[40-06-5] 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.
[22-45-4] 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.

Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line hand washing sink. Paper was provided.
[38-01-4] Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield damaged over 3CS.
[40-06-5] 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.
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO tanks not secured at dry storage area.
[22-41-4] 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.
[21-08-4] Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed concentration at 0 ppm. Chef got new concentration at 200 ppm.
[01B-13-4] 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.
[06-09-1] 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.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gaskets and reach-in cooler gaskets across from flat grill in disrepair.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on metal and plastic containers over 3CS.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of sugar cane stored on floor at wine walk-in cooler.

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