Marabou Restaurant and Lounge
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
55
Score
Inspectors have visited Marabou Restaurant and Lounge six times, with records going back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 1, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 12 violations per visit lately, up from roughly eight violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “no paper towels”, which has been cited four times.
Restaurants in Orlando average 79, so Marabou Restaurant and Lounge trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
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**
31A-09-4
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**
31B-02-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of oil and plantain **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08B-38-4
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**
02D-03-4
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**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35B-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum pans on the shelf. **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on the door of the walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-11-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-20-5
55
Dec 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
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**
31B-02-4
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**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
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.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on walk-in cooler door. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Ingredients bin and cases of oil in dry storage area **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
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**
10-01-5
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.
02D-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover in walk- in Ceiling **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
35B-03-4
Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Back entry door.
35B-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White container with white substance.
02D-01-5
39
Apr 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
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**
12A-16-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At any hand sinks
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cans used for scooping rice and cornmeal
14-01-5
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**
12B-14-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn in walk in freezer door
14-11-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor under dry storage shelf
36-01-4
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)
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.. immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of middle oven
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of fryers
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Containers of cornmeal, rice, beans, flour, not completely covered in dry storage area
08B-12-5
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
06-01-5
47
Oct 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Cleaner in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
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**
16-37-1
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**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: **Time Extended**
05-08-4
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**
53B-01-5
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**
35B-01-4
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**
38-07-4
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**
31B-04-4
45
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. 1 faucet at mop sink.
29-42-4
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.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink on cook line sanitizer in soap dispenser.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Cleaner in kitchen.
41-17-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. 1 sink in kitchen.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
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**
53B-01-5
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**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. 3 unopened drinks in ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-14-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Kitchen back door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Dry storage area walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Walk in cooler.
38-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink in front of walk in cooler.
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cups and plates on floor in dry storage area.
25-05-4
29
Mar 8, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Marabou Restaurant and Lounge last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Marabou Restaurant and Lounge on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Marabou Restaurant and Lounge?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Marabou Restaurant and Lounge.
How does Marabou Restaurant and Lounge compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Marabou Restaurant and Lounge most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Marabou Restaurant and Lounge's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Marabou Restaurant and Lounge have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Marabou Restaurant and Lounge means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Marabou Restaurant and Lounge inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Marabou Restaurant and Lounge is inspected around three times per year on average.
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