MARABOU RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink located on front service counter with towels and utensils. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink located outside of the entrance to the dish area. Sink located in the dish area Repeat Violation Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

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

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on the door of the walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of oil and plantain Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Pastries located on the front service counter. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover located in the walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum pans on the shelf. Repeat Violation

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

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink located across from walk-cooler. Staff filled. Sink in dish area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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 form and employees signed. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone on prep table in the kitchen. Staff removed.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on walk-in cooler door. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Ingredients bin and cases of oil in dry storage area Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoops in sugar. Repeat Violation

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Pastries and preserves on front service counter.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover in walk- in Ceiling Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Back entry door.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White container with white substance.

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

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At any hand sinks

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cans used for scooping rice and cornmeal

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

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn in walk in freezer door

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor under dry storage shelf

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)

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.. immediately removed Corrected On-Site

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of middle oven

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of fryers

Basic - Stored food not covered. Containers of cornmeal, rice, beans, flour, not completely covered in dry storage area

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

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

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

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

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: Time Extended

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

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Cleaner in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: Time Extended

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

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

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

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