Marimbas Cafe

23601 Sw 177 Ave, Homestead, FL 33031

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Nov 3, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show six inspections at Marimbas Cafe stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Nov 3, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “operating with an expired division of hotels”, showing up two times.

Marimbas Cafe's latest score of 82 sits above the Homestead average of 70. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 3, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

50-17-3

Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives.

14-55-4

May 5, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Dec 9, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Jun 12, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

11-27-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided poster. **Repeat Violation**

51-13-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.

50-04-4

Oct 6, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

50-17-3

High Priority - Raw shell eggs stored over or with unwashed produce in stand up reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

08A-04-5

High Priority - Establishment has no potable running water at time of inspection. MFDV is not open at time of inspection and plans to connect to municipal water supply before operating.

27-12-4

11-27-4

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. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Corrective Action Taken**

51-13-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pork thawing in standing water . **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Dec 1, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw beef inside of a nonfood grade at reach in freezer. Manager changed the bag to a ziplock. **Corrected On-Site**

14-31-5

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed open gallon of milk at reach in cooler. As per the manager since three days ago. Manager discarded the milk. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

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

16-37-1

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Consumer advisory was provided and posted. **Corrected On-Site**

02B-02-5

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.

24-18-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Marimbas Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Marimbas Cafe on file is from Nov 3, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Marimbas Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Marimbas Cafe.

How does Marimbas Cafe compare to other restaurants in Homestead?

Marimbas Cafe most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Homestead average of 70.

Has Marimbas Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Marimbas Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Marimbas 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.

How often is Marimbas Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Marimbas Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.

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