Marabou Cafe
Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025
95
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Marabou Cafe, the earliest from 2025. Marabou Cafe was last inspected on Dec 11, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about eight violations before that.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “controlling pests”, showing up three times.
Compared to the broader Mattapan restaurant scene, where the average is 84, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 11, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: No dropping were observed today. PIC called 2 pest companies. New company Pest ex came out today for the first time. PIC stated the new company is servicing the entire building. They will be back on Dec 2nd after the holiday for the inspection. Please send over the detailed IPM report to the email provided after the inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-C
95
Nov 25, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: No dropping were observed today. PIC called 2 pest companies. New company Pest ex came out today for the first time. PIC stated the new company is servicing the entire building. They will be back on Dec 2nd after the holiday for the inspection. Please send over the detailed IPM report to the email provided after the inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-C
95
Nov 21, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed rodent dropping on shelving clean to remove rodent droppings. Please contact licensed exterminator and provide a detailed IPM report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired in Sept. Contact licensed hood company to inspect hood. Observed heavy grease build on the hood backsplash and filters. Clean to remove grease build up.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: At the last inspection observed mice droppings. No dropping were observed today. PIC was not able to provide an updated pest report. PIC stated the extermination company should be out later today. Please send over the detailed IPM report to the email provided after the inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Observed a deli case not being used being stored in the kitchen. Remove any equipment not being used. Observed trash on the ground out around the trash area. Please clean grounds to remove trash.
590.006/6-501.114-C
78
Nov 19, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Took a temperature of the chicken that was being stored on the steam table. Chicken 66F. Owner stated that they take the chicken out of the 41F refrigeration unit and place the chicken into the pan on the steam table. Owner was knowledgeable on hot holding at 135F or above and reheat to 165F. The owner went over these procedures with the cook and removed the chicken to reheat to 165F before placing back on the steam table.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple foods inside the wallk in refrigeration unit and the walk in freezer unit being stored with no lids or covers chicken being stored on the top shelf above ready to eat foods pots and pan with food stored on the floor. Ensure staff is trained on how to store foods and provide proper food grade containers with lids.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Hot water and chemical-methods (p)
Inspector notes: Observed soiled counter stops throughout the kitchen. Observed food on the counters soiled kitchen equipment soiled dishes. Observed no sanitizer buckets or wipes in the kitchen. Ensure staff is sanitizing all equipment counters. Observed soiled tables with food and debris on them. Ensure staff is santizing and wiping down tables.
590.004/4-703.11-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed 2 handsinks in the kitchen one with food in the drain and the 2nd sink had a bottle of bleach sitting inside of it. The 3rd hand sink at the front counter had soiled glasses inside of it. Ensure staff is trained on what the hand sinks are used for.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed rodent dropping on shelving clean to remove rodent droppings. Please contact licensed exterminator and provide a detailed IPM report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Observed debris and soiled bottles and shelving under the prep tables. Remove everything from the shelving wipe down bottles and organize the shelving.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed water on the floor in front of the unused deli case in the kitchen. Clean to remove stagnant water. Observed a large bowl of water on the floor near the hand sink and infront of the 2 door refrigeration unit. Remove bowl. Observed debris on the kitchen floor and on the stairs leading to the basement. Clean and sanitize floors. Observed multiple stained ceiling tiles and one missing ceiling tile. Replace or paint. Observed food and debris on the floor under the tables in the front of the store. Clean to remove debris and food on the floor.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Observed a deli case not being used being stored in the kitchen. Remove any equipment not being used. Observed trash on the ground out around the trash area. Please clean grounds to remove trash.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired in Sept. Contact licensed hood company to inspect hood. Observed heavy grease build on the hood backsplash and filters. Clean to remove grease build up.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Observed original 10 oz cans being used. Discontinue. Provide food grade containers for storage. Ensure all food items are being stored properly in food grade containers with lids.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Rinsing procedures (c)
Inspector notes: Observed soiled pots and pans inside all 3 bays. Ensure staff is trained on wash rinse and sanitize. Observed soiled pots and pans inside the prep sink. Ensure staff is trained on not placing soiled pots and pans in the prep sink.
590.004/4-603.16-C
39
Nov 17, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple foods inside the wallk in refrigeration unit and the walk in freezer unit being stored with no lids or covers chicken being stored on the top shelf above ready to eat foods pots and pan with food stored on the floor. Ensure staff is trained on how to store foods and provide proper food grade containers with lids.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Hot water and chemical-methods (p)
Inspector notes: Observed soiled counter stops throughout the kitchen. Observed food on the counters soiled kitchen equipment soiled dishes. Observed no sanitizer buckets or wipes in the kitchen. Ensure staff is sanitizing all equipment counters. Observed soiled tables with food and debris on them. Ensure staff is santizing and wiping down tables.
590.004/4-703.11-P
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Took a temperature of the chicken that was being stored on the steam table. Chicken 66F. Owner stated that they take the chicken out of the 41F refrigeration unit and place the chicken into the pan on the steam table. Owner was knowledgeable on hot holding at 135F or above and reheat to 165F. The owner went over these procedures with the cook and removed the chicken to reheat to 165F before placing back on the steam table.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed rodent dropping on shelving clean to remove rodent droppings. Please contact licensed exterminator and provide a detailed IPM report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed 2 handsinks in the kitchen one with food in the drain and the 2nd sink had a bottle of bleach sitting inside of it. The 3rd hand sink at the front counter had soiled glasses inside of it. Ensure staff is trained on what the hand sinks are used for.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Observed debris and soiled bottles and shelving under the prep tables. Remove everything from the shelving wipe down bottles and organize the shelving.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Observed original 10 oz cans being used. Discontinue. Provide food grade containers for storage. Ensure all food items are being stored properly in food grade containers with lids.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed water on the floor in front of the unused deli case in the kitchen. Clean to remove stagnant water. Observed a large bowl of water on the floor near the hand sink and infront of the 2 door refrigeration unit. Remove bowl. Observed debris on the kitchen floor and on the stairs leading to the basement. Clean and sanitize floors. Observed multiple stained ceiling tiles and one missing ceiling tile. Replace or paint. Observed food and debris on the floor under the tables in the front of the store. Clean to remove debris and food on the floor.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired in Sept. Contact licensed hood company to inspect hood. Observed heavy grease build on the hood backsplash and filters. Clean to remove grease build up.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: No mop sink. Provide an enclosed mop sink. Contact a licensed plumber and ensure you pull a permit at 1010 Mass Ave. After the mop sink has been installed ensure that your plumber contacts the plumbing inspector to sign off on the mop sink.
590.005/5-203.13-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Observed a deli case not being used being stored in the kitchen. Remove any equipment not being used. Observed trash on the ground out around the trash area. Please clean grounds to remove trash.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Rinsing procedures (c)
Inspector notes: Observed soiled pots and pans inside all 3 bays. Ensure staff is trained on wash rinse and sanitize. Observed soiled pots and pans inside the prep sink. Ensure staff is trained on not placing soiled pots and pans in the prep sink.
590.004/4-603.16-C
37
Sep 15, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: No mop sink. Provide an enclosed mop sink. Contact a licensed plumber and ensure you pull a permit at 1010 Mass Ave. After the mop sink has been installed ensure that your plumber contacts the plumbing inspector to sign off on the mop sink.
590.005/5-203.13-C
95
Aug 5, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Walk in refrigeration unit not working properly. Owner stated she is having it serviced. Repair
590.004/4-301.11-PF
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: No hand wash signage on the hand sink at the front counter. All other hand wash sinks have signage. Provide signage.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: No door sweep on back exterior door. Provide door sweep.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: No mop sink. Provide an enclosed mop sink.
590.005/5-203.13-C
Grease trap(c)
Inspector notes: No grease storage container on site. Provide grease storage container.
590.005/5-402.12-C
Frequency-removal (c)
Inspector notes: No dumpter onsite. Contact licensed trash company and provide dumpster.
590.005/5-502.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: No sanitizer buckets and wiping cloths. Provide sanitizer buckets and wiping cloths.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: No thermometer inside walk in refrigeration unit. Provide thermometer.
590.004/4-204.112-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Marabou Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Marabou Cafe on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Marabou Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “controlling pests” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Marabou Cafe.
How does Marabou Cafe compare to other restaurants in Mattapan?
Marabou Cafe most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Mattapan average of 84.
Has Marabou Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Marabou Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Marabou Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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