281 KENT ST
Green
1 violation was found at the most recent inspection.
Source: Ottawa Public Health
January 28, 2026
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Cleaning chemicals and other toxic substances must be stored separately from food in clearly labeled containers to prevent contamination.
MAROO is in the Centretown neighbourhood. Centretown, Ottawa has 506 restaurants tracked on Pass or Fail, inspected by Ottawa Public Health. As of July 3, 2026, there are 504 (100%) that have passed their most recent inspection, with 2 (0%) conditional and no closures.
This restaurant has been inspected 5 times since September 10, 2024, with 5 green results, 0 yellow results, and 0 red results on record.
1 violation
Toxic and poisonous substances required for maintenance of sanitary conditions are kept separate from food, in containers bearing a label and used in a manner that does not contaminate the food. Keep toxic and poisonous substances in a container that bears a label on which the contents of the container are clearly identified.
This record comes from Ottawa Public Health for Ottawa. Inspectors record any violations of applicable health regulations on each visit. The result above is the most recent inspection on file.
Green means no significant violations. Yellow means issues were found that the operator must correct. Red means the inspector ordered the premises to stop serving customers.
YOUNG MEN'S EMERGENCY AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM
Centretown
No violations
3 violations
Toxic and poisonous substances required for maintenance of sanitary conditions are kept separate from food, in containers bearing a label and used in a manner that does not contaminate the food.
Utensils shall be sanitized through the use of an approved chemical solution or hot water for the required contact time and temperature.
The equipment used for refrigeration or hot-holding of potentially hazardous foods contains accurate indicating thermometers that can be easily read.
No violations
2 violations
Every food premise shall be operated and maintained such that the floor or floor coverings, the walls and ceilings, and the premises itself are maintained in a sanitary condition. The floor or floor coverings must be tight, smooth and non-absorbent. The floors, walls and ceilings of every room where food is prepared, processed, packaged, served, transported, manufactured, handled, sold, offered for sale or displayed must be kept clean and in good repair.
The levels of illumination required are maintained in the food premise during all hours of operation. Maintain the levels of illumination required under Ontario Regulation 332/12 (Building Code) during all hours of operation.