MARABELLA DOMINICAN FOOD

Name: MARABELLA DOMINICAN FOOD
Address: 2000 PALM BAY RD NE STE 1-2, PALM BAY, FL, 32905, US
Rating: 65

2000 PALM BAY RD NE STE 1-2, PALM BAY, FL 32905

License #1506336

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65 Grade F / 100

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MARABELLA DOMINICAN FOOD in PALM BAY currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 65 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 27, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 26 total violations — 5 critical, 10 major, 11 minor.

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Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[21-09-4] Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Wet cloth in use in kitchen on prep table.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired on April 1, 2026. Log on or call hotline at 850-487-1395 to renew.
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. Nine dead roaches in trap by back door.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with sanitizer not labeled.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Rice containers bottom shelf of prep table not covered.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. make table ; one sliced tomato (46 - Cold Holding); one pork sausage link approximately 1 (50F - Cold Holding)
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. One sliced tomato 46f cold holding, pork sausage 50 F cold holding. In make table since Saturday, operator discarded.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled near griddle.
[16-13-5] Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Operator washing and sanitize without rinse step, educated operator and rewashed all ware.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled with food debris.

Warning Issued
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled cleaner in front with what appears to be sanitizer.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter covers soiled with grease. Exterior of microwave soiled.
[53A-01-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No food manager for the establishment.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. None on site, using tablets for sanitizer.
[02C-03-5] Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open milk no date.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shelled eggs stored over ready to eat cheese in reach in cooler.
[11-03-5] Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Educated and gave reporting agreement to owner.
[12A-09-4] Single-use gloves not changed as needed employee had cut finger with band aid and no gloves while preparing food with utensils. Educated she needed to wash her hands, put fresh bandage on and wear gloves even with utensils.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Stainless steel household style refrigerator missing handle for freezer.
[21-09-4] Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. On prep tables in kitchen. Educated to place in sanitizer buckets.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in front had spray bottle and rag in it. Hand wash sink in back had a water hose in it.
[32-09-5] A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. No toilet in customer restroom.
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling is textured not cleanable in kitchen.

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