Marlow's Tavern
Last inspected: Oct 31, 2025
52
Score
The health department has logged 12 inspections at Marlow's Tavern, the earliest from 2022. On Oct 31, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near nine violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing”, which has been cited three times.
That's lower than the typical Oviedo restaurant, which scores around 63. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee washing her hands without rubbed for at least 10 second. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: **Time Extended**
12A-17-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Employee hand sink bar area . - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: **Time Extended**
31B-06-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing degreaser no label . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. The cook wearing watch while cooking. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: **Time Extended**
13-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn bottom of make table. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Employee hand sink bar area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in freezer back of the house. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms stored over portion katchup and clean cup lemon at the walk-in cooler . - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: **Time Extended**
08B-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored over the reach-in small freezer kitchen area . **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
52
Oct 30, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bottom of make table .crab cake (48F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (48F - Cold Holding); pasta (48F - Cold Holding); capatcho (47F - Cold Holding); burbun sauce (46F - Cold Holding). **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-30: Pasta 45f-spring rolls 46f-broccoli steamed 45f cold holding **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee washing her hands without rubbed for at least 10 second. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-30: **Time Extended**
12A-17-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. crab cake (48F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (48F - Cold Holding); pasta (48F - Cold Holding); capatcho (47F - Cold Holding); burbun sauce (46F - Cold Holding) **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-30: Per supervisor one more day Pasta 45f-spring rolls 46f-broccoli steamed 45f cold holding **Time Extended**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Employee hand sink bar area . - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-30: **Time Extended**
31B-06-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing degreaser no label . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-30: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Employee hand sink bar area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-30: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in freezer back of the house. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-30: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored over the reach-in small freezer kitchen area . **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-30: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms stored over portion katchup and clean cup lemon at the walk-in cooler . - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-30: **Time Extended**
08B-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn bottom of make table. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-30: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. The cook wearing watch while cooking. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-30: **Time Extended**
13-07-4
39
Oct 29, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
39
Apr 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At the wrong spot supposed to be at the water hose . Operator moved it the hose side . **Corrected On-Site**
29-34-4
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 at the bar not labeled open 2 days ago . Operator label it . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinsing cup of water at the employee hand sink at prep area .
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Autum expired 11-15-2024
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing degreaser had no label . **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee cup of drink at the prep table at the kitchen area . Operator discurded **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone stored at the make table cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cook wearing watch . **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook fried fries with a whole beard without beard restraint . Operator ordered it online there were out of beard guard . **Corrective Action Taken**
13-04-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. At the kitchen bottom of make table operator discarded it . **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit 96f. Operator reheat the water 146f. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the bar area . Operator ordered online . **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom freezer at the kitchen area .
22-16-4
Basic - Wiping cloth lactic acid ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm Second check 700 ppm . **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Kitchen area . **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
35
Oct 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: **Time Extended**
32-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -RIC across from grill -RIC at bar left side of dish washer - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
90
Oct 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. -seawage leaking from behind toilet in men's bathroom onto floor, only men's room toilet in establishment. -men's room has one urinal in addition -operator cleaned a dried floor -upon flushing toilet, dirty toilet water continues to leak out of the rear of the toilet -operator called plumber to come out for repairs -woman's restroom operational as normal, unable to be converted to unisex due to woman's restroom having multiple stalls and no locking restroom entrance door **Admin Complaint**
28-13-5
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 at bar not date marked.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -HWS at bar
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -HWS at bar -woman's restroom handicap stall
31B-03-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -RIC across from grill -RIC at bar left side of dish washer
29-49-6
52
Mar 4, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. - wash temp gauge not working **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-04: **Time Extended**
16-38-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - cook line cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-04: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - cook line cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-04: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
86
Feb 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. - ginger soy date marked 2/21 see stop sale - boudin (pork) date marked 2/20 see stop sale **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - chicken wings held overnight (47f-50f - Cold Holding). See stop sale **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. - top of dish machine **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning**
16-23-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. - bar dish machine chlorine sanitizer zero ppm. Establishment uses main dish machine in kitchen for all bar items. **Warning**
16-55-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. - bulk sugar - seasoned bread crumbs **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. - wash temp gauge not working **Warning**
16-38-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - cook line cooler **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - cook line cooler **Warning**
29-49-6
45
Sep 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended**
29-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. - zero ppm **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended**
21-08-4
90
Sep 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - califlower puree date marked 9/23 (46F - Cold Holding); - diced tomato unable to determine date marking (45F - Cold Holding); - citrus aioli (46F - Cold Holding); - raw chicken chicken date marked 9/25 (44F - Cold Holding); - prime rib date marked 9/25 (46F - Cold Holding); shrimp (43F - Cold Holding) Cookline: - tuna <4 hours (46F - Cold Holding); - chicken wings <4 hours (46F - Cold Holding); - raw chicken tenders <4 hours (46F - Cold Holding) Flattop cooler: - salmon <4 hours (47F - Cold Holding); - shrimp <4 hours (46F - Cold Holding); - grouper <4 hours (47F - Cold Holding); - chicken <4 hours (46F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - next to triple sink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - next to triple sink **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. - next to triple sink **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. - diced tomatoes in walk in cooler **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. - tuna **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. - bulk tempura flour **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. **Warning**
29-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. - zero ppm **Warning**
21-08-4
41
Apr 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. **Corrected On-Site**
41-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - knife stored in hand wash sink by triple sink
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. - by 3 compartment sink - hand sink in bar
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. - provided to operator
02B-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. - hood filters over grill - AC return vent over front cook line
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. - hand sink in kitchen
29-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. - throughout front cook line
21-12-4
47
Dec 29, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-29: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink on front line used as dump sink. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-29: Handsink in back used to empty sanitizer bucket. **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards on cooks line. Electric slicer Can opener - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-29: Can opener blade soiled **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink at front bar blocked with pencil holders. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-29: Handsink at front counter obstructed by spray cleanser bottles **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-29: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Dishwasher area - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-29: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Marlow's Tavern last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Marlow's Tavern on file is from Oct 31, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Marlow's Tavern?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Marlow's Tavern.
How does Marlow's Tavern compare to other restaurants in Oviedo?
Marlow's Tavern most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Oviedo average of 63.
Has Marlow's Tavern's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Marlow's Tavern have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Marlow's Tavern means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Marlow's Tavern inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Marlow's Tavern is inspected around four times per year on average.
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