MARABOU RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE
West Oak Ridge Road
Orlando, Florida, 32819
Orange County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.6/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
Location Map
Loading map...
Nearby Locations
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 4/24/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
10
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cans used for scooping rice and cornmeal
- 12B-14-4:Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Per operator. Ice is not used for customer drinks. Operator immediately removed drink Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn in walk in freezer door
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor under dry storage shelf
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -Boxed oil on floor - multiple cases of drinks on floor - box of plaintains in floor in walk in cooler -Pots of greens , beans, box of bananas on floor in kitchen. ( operator immediately moved to counter top. Corrected on site)
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.. immediately removed Corrected On-Site
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of middle oven
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of fryers
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Containers of cornmeal, rice, beans, flour, not completely covered in dry storage area
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken, pork, beef, and fish thawing at room temperatures in triple sink and counter
- 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee went to done gloves without washing hands and put gloves to mouth to blow. Advised employee to wash hands and don gloves correctly Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At any hand sinks
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/24/2025 revealed 12 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 10/2/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
5
Basic
3
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Kitchen back door. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: **Time Extended**
- 38-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink in front of walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: **Time Extended**
- 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. 1 faucet at mop sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: **Time Extended**
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 5 people working. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: **Time Extended**
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: Admin Complaint
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Cleaner in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/2/2024 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 5 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 7/30/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
8
Basic
6
Total
15
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 12B-14-4:Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. 3 unopened drinks in ice machine. Corrected On-Site
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Kitchen back door.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Dry storage area walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Walk in cooler.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink in front of walk in cooler.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cups and plates on floor in dry storage area.
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. 1 faucet at mop sink.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large bowl in sink at front counter, box in sink in ware wash area. Corrected On-Site
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 5 people working.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. 1 sink in kitchen.
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - 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. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink on cook line sanitizer in soap dispenser.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Cleaner in kitchen.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/30/2024 revealed 15 total violations (1 high priority, 8 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 3/8/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/8/2024 revealed 1 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).