Marlow's Tavern
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026
64
Score
Inspectors have visited Marlow's Tavern 11 times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 26, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
“Floor area(s) covered with standing water” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Marlow's Tavern's 64 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 26, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. Raw salmon over uncooked potato chips in reach in freezer Operator switched **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
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. Gallon milk walk in cooler opened 2 days ago Operator date marked **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Back wall of bin **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By dish machine and bar **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Panini press
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filters in ice machine Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
64
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards across cookline **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
90
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bottom make table; ahi tuna (54F - Cold Holding); cooked asparagus (56F - Cold Holding); roasted chicken (48F - Cold Holding); grits cakes (48F - Cold Holding); chick pea fries (48F - Cold Holding); Parmesan crab dip (49F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Bottom make table; ahi tuna (54F - Cold Holding); cooked asparagus (56F - Cold Holding); roasted chicken (48F - Cold Holding); grits cakes (48F - Cold Holding); chick pea fries (48F - Cold Holding); Parmesan crab dip (49F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards across cookline **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of degreaser on chemical shelf Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Around where ice drops from
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By dish machine
51-11-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Bottom part of right side of make table
14-74-7
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By dish machine
36-22-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Across cookline Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. On clean dish rack forks and spoons
24-18-4
45
Mar 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
58
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw burgers (47F - Cold Holding); raw marinated tenderloin (47F - Cold Holding) per operator less than 2 hours. Put in freezer to rapid chill **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. In server area clean dishes next to chemical storage. **Corrected On-Site**
24-07-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Make tables **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in pine nuts server area **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
67
Feb 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Coke machine rack in bar area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Over dish area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: **Time Extended**
38-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By dishmachine **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Labels stuck to bottom. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. By ice machine and over clean dish rack. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
74
Feb 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked pork in walk in cooler 45F less than 2 hours from prep. Whole tomatoes on prep table in kitchen 63F operator threw away. Trout dip 50F Aeoli sauce 53F Sliced tomatoes 50F Gorgonzola sauce 52F Per operator in makeline less than 2 hours. Operator flipped everything on the line and put on ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Coke machine rack in bar area. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. By ice machine and over clean dish rack.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots and bowls on clean dish rack. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By dishmachine **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Over dish area.
38-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vents and filter on ice machine **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Labels stuck to bottom.
22-16-4
55
Oct 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Kitchen Manager explained procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
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 and oj in walk in opened Sunday. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Coke machine in bar area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by trash can in back prep area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager printed it. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen by panini press. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Dish area. **Corrected On-Site**
29-03-4
Basic - Panini Press.has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fryers Hand sink in bar area.
23-03-4
45
Jun 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live at mop sink. Manager killed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-21: **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Installed improperly **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-21: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar , manager added towels **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-21: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle at bar. Staff. Removed to clean . **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-21: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At bar strainer in sink. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-21: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. At mop sink. Manager added cover. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-21: **Time Extended**
29-18-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook in prep area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-21: **Time Extended**
13-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocado on cook line. Manager discarded **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-21: **Time Extended**
08B-39-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. e. Dish and prep area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-21: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. 1.Dish and prep area 2. Cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-21: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
43
Jun 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
30
Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. grits (46F - Cold Holding);walk in cooler Less then 4 hours , operator rapid chill to bring temperature down to 41f **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly./ dish machine 145f, operator must set up 3 comp sink to Sanitize dishes
22-49-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime./ soda gun bar area **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit./ employee hand sink water temp 95f cook line **Corrected On-Site**
27-24-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink./ cook line **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food./ employee wearing a watch **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Light not functioning./ hood
36-62-4
Basic - Stored food not covered./ biscuits **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable./ cook line
14-09-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
35
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Marlow's Tavern last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Marlow's Tavern on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Marlow's Tavern?
Across the inspection record, “floor area(s) covered with standing water” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Marlow's Tavern.
How does Marlow's Tavern compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Marlow's Tavern most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Marlow's Tavern's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Marlow's Tavern have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Marlow's Tavern 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 Marlow's Tavern inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Marlow's Tavern is inspected around three times per year on average.
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