Alafaya, Orange County

MARLOW'S TAVERN

547 N ALAFAYA TRL BLDG J1, Alafaya, FL 32828

FoodSeating
Latest violations
8
1 High Priority
Feb 23, 2026
City
Alafaya
County
Orange
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Feb 23, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

29-34-4

Detail 24390395

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink 4 splitter only one vacuum breaker . Operator had the vacuum breaker and start fix it while conducting my inspection. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

06-09-1

Detail 24390393

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. Tuna still in bag after thawed .

14-11-5

Detail 24390389

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn bottom of make table.

14-38-4

Detail 24390392

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Multiple containers broken at storage area back of the house (dish area) Repeat Violation

36-62-4

Detail 24390394

Basic - Light not functioning. One out by the hoods.

35B-03-4

Detail 24390390

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Exit door .

14-17-4

Detail 24390388

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Bottom of make table shelves.

21-38-4

Detail 24390391

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor at the kitchen area. Operator moved it . Corrected On-Site

Oct 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 9

08A-17-6

Detail 24092747

High Priority - 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. Observed raw steak stored above raw salmon at the reach-in freezer . Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 24092746

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink .

02C-03-5

Detail 24092750

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened saturated no date marked .

36-34-5

Detail 24092753

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout establishments. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 24092745

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All of them at the kitchen. Repeat Violation

36-17-5

Detail 24092751

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple baseboards missing back of the house.

14-38-4

Detail 24092748

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. In used clear lids used to cover the bread at the bottom of make table . Operator discarded it . Corrected On-Site

35B-05-4

Detail 24092749

Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation . Back door was opened . Corrected On-Site

14-17-4

Detail 24092752

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves .

Apr 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

02C-01-5

Detail 23680308

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked sweet potatoes prepared 3-25-25

01B-24-5

Detail 23680305

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked sweet potatoes prepared 3-25-25

03A-02-5

Detail 23680306

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. brisket (45F - Cold Holding) Operator stated they were cleaning and food was out for a little bit and he moved back to freezer to cool down .

36-34-5

Detail 23680307

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation

24-05-4

Detail 23680310

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plate stored at the storage area not involved. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 23680309

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable All of them at the kitchen..

Nov 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 4Total: 4

36-34-5

Detail 23345591

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-08: Time Extended

24-05-4

Detail 23345592

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plate at storage shelves at the dishwasher area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-08: Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 23345593

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At the kitchen front of fryer . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-08: Time Extended

22-16-4

Detail 23345594

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-08: Time Extended

Oct 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

52-03-4

Detail 23233366

Intermediate - Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab. Parmesan crab dip from imitation crab need to be corrected . Shrimp crab nacho . Warning

41-17-4

Detail 23233363

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a degreaser at spray bottle no label . Corrected On-Site Warning

36-34-5

Detail 23233364

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen. Warning

24-05-4

Detail 23233359

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plate at storage shelves at the dishwasher area. Repeat Violation Warning

14-09-4

Detail 23233365

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning

40-06-5

Detail 23233358

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bottles of water stored bottom of prep table on next to sanitizer bucket . Corrected On-Site Warning

36-17-5

Detail 23233362

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At the kitchen front of fryer . Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 23233360

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. The employee hand sink the one next to the dishwasher. Warning

22-16-4

Detail 23233361

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler . Warning

Jun 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

22-31-4

Detail 22916683

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Bottom of make table . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-07: Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 22916684

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Through kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-07: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 22916682

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table at the kitchen the 3 big one and the small one . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-07: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 22916679

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn at the ice machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-07: Time Extended

22-08-4

Detail 22916681

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. The paninis press . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-07: Time Extended

36-62-4

Detail 22916680

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. 3 burn by the hoods . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-07: Time Extended

Jun 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 12Total: 16

01B-02-5

Detail 22914291

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. grats corn jalapeño (47F - Cold Holding); loaded potatoes bacon (46F - Cold Holding); shredded pork (46F - Cold Holding); grits cake (46f-cold holding)prepped since yesterday no temperature taken in the morning. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22914297

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. grats corn jalapeño (47F - Cold Holding); loaded potatoes bacon (46F - Cold Holding); shredded pork (46F - Cold Holding); prepared yesterday stop sale . corn beans (46F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (46F - Cold Holding); tomato sliced (46F - Cold Holding) operater stated that it's only been one hour at the cooler advised to move to the walk-in cooler to cool fast . Repeat Violation Warning

29-34-4

Detail 22914300

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Warning

22-31-4

Detail 22914293

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Bottom of make table . Warning

14-22-4

Detail 22914298

Basic - Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings. Repeat Violation Warning

36-34-5

Detail 22914290

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Through kitchen. Warning

24-05-4

Detail 22914296

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Sauce pan next to the fryer . Plate at the cook line . Corrected On-Site Warning

14-09-4

Detail 22914294

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table at the kitchen the 3 big one and the small one . Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 22914299

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink next to oil under the prep table at the back. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

14-11-5

Detail 22914302

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn at the ice machine. Warning

10-20-4

Detail 22914292

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. By the pizza oven . Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

22-08-4

Detail 22914304

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. The paninis press . Warning

36-62-4

Detail 22914301

Basic - Light not functioning. 3 burn by the hoods . Warning

05-09-4

Detail 22914303

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 22914295

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the employee hand sink at the kitchen., at the bar and the hand sink next to the dishwasher. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 22914289

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Ranch seasoning and flour no label at the storage area. Corrected On-Site Warning

Feb 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-09-4

Detail 22618760

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-05: Time Extended

Dec 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 5

03A-02-5

Detail 22490465

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ranch dressing insufficient ice bath 60f 1hr per operator. Operator re-iced Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: Ranch 48F 1hr per operator. Operator fixed ice bath Time Extended

29-42-4

Detail 22490462

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Needed on big hose side of splitter Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: Time Extended

03C-96-4

Detail 22490461

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without monitoring and documenting initial heating time and temperature, cooling times and temperatures, cold holding temperature and final cooking temperature. Operator is recording and tracking 1st cook temp and cooling only. Informed operator that they also need to track cold holding and second temp and label food that it requires further cooking Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: Time Extended

02B-01-5

Detail 22490463

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ceaser dressing is made with raw egg not identified on menu Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 22490464

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: Time Extended

Dec 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 13

01D-01-5

Detail 22486952

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Establishment undercooks salmon upon request. Informed operator they must fully cook salmon until proof of parasite destruction is provided Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 22486947

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp thawing over cooked crab in walk in cooler Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22486942

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ranch dressing insufficient ice bath 60f 1hr per operator. Operator re-iced Corrective Action Taken Warning

29-42-4

Detail 22486951

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Needed on big hose side of splitter Warning

03C-96-4

Detail 22486941

Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without monitoring and documenting initial heating time and temperature, cooling times and temperatures, cold holding temperature and final cooking temperature. Operator is recording and tracking 1st cook temp and cooling only. Informed operator that they also need to track cold holding and second temp and label food that it requires further cooking Warning

02B-01-5

Detail 22486944

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ceaser dressing is made with raw egg not identified on menu Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22486945

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. Provided operator with forms. Operator signed on site Corrected On-Site Warning

06-09-1

Detail 22486948

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. Unicorn fish thawed same day per operator. Operator removed from packaging Corrected On-Site Warning

14-09-4

Detail 22486953

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning

12B-02-4

Detail 22486943

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drink on dish loading area Corrected On-Site Warning

40-06-5

Detail 22486949

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket, purse, over clean pans on dish shelf in warewashing area Warning

10-20-4

Detail 22486950

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven door Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22486946

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler Filter covers on ice machine Warning

Mar 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 8

03A-02-5

Detail 21869903

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. veggie burger (47F - Cold Holding) less than 4 hours ; manager placed in another unit to cool. Corrective Action Taken

29-34-4

Detail 21869904

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 21869905

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle at bar . Staff removed cleaned. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 21869908

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. Provided forms

36-34-5

Detail 21869901

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Prep area

14-38-4

Detail 21869902

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. 2 large lexon. Manager discarded. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21869907

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Around nozzles on soda fountain. Manager cleaned Corrected On-Site

35B-03-4

Detail 21869906

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.

Oct 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 6Total: 12

29-34-4

Detail 21519245

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

02C-03-5

Detail 21519251

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.sauce in cooler.

22-02-4

Detail 21519252

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle at bar. Staff cleaned. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 21519247

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.bar. Manager added. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 21519243

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar, manager added. Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 21519246

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Chase B.

32-04-4

Detail 21519249

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women

24-05-4

Detail 21519253

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.ice bucket. Manager hung upside down. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 21519244

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Manager laid pans on side. Corrective Action Taken

36-22-4

Detail 21519254

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.walk-in cooler. Staff dried floor. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 21519250

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Manager moved to hot water. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 21519248

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour. Staff added. Corrected On-Site

Apr 27, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 6

12A-13-4

Detail 21045680

High Priority - 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./ dishwasher went from dirty to clean dishes without hand washing , manager educated staff. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 21045682

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime./ slicer. Manager asked to clean. Corrective Action Taken

53A-01-7

Detail 21045681

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification., not present . Marisa Strickland

53A-05-6

Detail 21045677

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/

31B-02-4

Detail 21045678

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink./ staff filled, sink at expo. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21045679

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust./ soda fountain around nozzle area.

Jan 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 7Total: 10

03A-02-5

Detail 20802704

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. blanc sauce (79°F - Hot Holding); (79); grits (129°F - Hot Holding). Manager reheated items. Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 20802701

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit./ chicken (45°F - Cold Holding). Manager added ice bags to chicken. Corrective Action Taken

29-42-4

Detail 20802699

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

22-20-5

Detail 20802698

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation

23-24-4

Detail 20802706

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.ice machine outside

36-34-5

Detail 20802700

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance./ storage, prep and dish area

12B-07-4

Detail 20802703

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table over/. Staff corrected.

24-08-4

Detail 20802702

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting./ pans in storage. Staff pulled apart. Corrective Action Taken

14-38-4

Detail 20802705

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken./ storage bin. Manager discarded. Corrected On-Site

36-62-4

Detail 20802707

Basic - Light not functioning.hood