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MARABU

With 5 documented inspections, MARABU in MIAMI has achieved a 2.2/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

701 S MIAMI AVE STE 422

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/2/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13509275

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of DM soiled.
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO tanks not secured at dry storage area.
  • 06-09-1:Basic - 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.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cutting board across flat grill.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gaskets and reach-in cooler gaskets across from flat grill in disrepair.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of sugar cane stored on floor at wine walk-in cooler.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach-in freezer at dry storage. Repeat Violation
  • 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield damaged over 3CS.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on metal and plastic containers over 3CS.
  • 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed concentration at 0 ppm. Chef got new concentration at 200 ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - 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.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed raw beef bags inside hand washing sink near office. Product was removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line hand washing sink. Paper was provided. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 1/29/2025

  • 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler door gasket.
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Kitchen can opener, soiled.
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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.

Inspection Date: 10/4/2024

  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer at dry storage area.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at walk in cooler.
  • 25-27-4:Basic - 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.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on top of reach in coolers throughout cook line.
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice inside handwashing sink at cook line.

Inspection Date: 4/4/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8601953

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in walk in cooler ceiling soiled.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp thawing at room temp in three compartment sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Chef replaced paper towels. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Chef replaced soap. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 1/30/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8371666

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl no handle stored in bread crumb container.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - 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.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
  • 16-08-4:Intermediate - Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment.
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site

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