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MANTA RESTAURANT

102 NW 25TH ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33127

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 23, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3779082
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13919909
DBPR license2336820

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority6 Intermediate14 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical24 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

24 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 4

#16High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a dented can of sliced mandarin oranges stored on second floor in dry food storage area.

Stop Sale
#17High Priority35A-02-8

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Observed 9 flies in all main cooking and prep areas on both first and second floor.

#18High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed diced sweet potatoes (46F – Cold Holding) at Sushi Bar reach-in cooler. As per operator product was placed less than an hour ago.

#19High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker device near ware washing are on first floor.

Intermediate 6

#3Intermediate55-01-5

Intermediate – Basic – Establishment charging operational charges without properly disclosing the information on the menu/web/app and the bill/receipt. Observed a service charge of 20% on the menu without properly disclosing what the charge is for.

#20Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a dirty pan inside hand washed sink near ware washing area on first floor.

#21Intermediate35A-01-5

Intermediate – Non-service animals in the food establishment or on premises.

#22Intermediate02D-02-4

Intermediate – Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed several glass containers with desserts missing labeling information such as ingredients, date marking and where product was made.

#23Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

#24Intermediate35A-15-4

Intermediate – Wild bird present inside establishment. Observed two birds flying in the establishment around the dining area.

Basic 14

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance inside ice machine on second floor.

#2Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed several post and post with wet nesting in them at the dry rack area.

#4Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor underneath dish machine.

#5Basic14-38-4

Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed multiple plastic cracked containers in the dry rack area on the second floor.

#6Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on door inside walk in freezer on second floor.

#7Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet towel under yellow cutting board at the sushi prep area.

#8Basic14-73-4

Basic – No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed no drip pan in back cook line area on first floor.

#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed ice machine filter on second floor soiled.

#10Basic36-64-5

Basic – Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed strong objectionable odor near the ware washing area.

#11Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed several plastic containers with old labels at the dry rack area on the second floor.

#12Basic54-01-5

Basic – Smoking or vaping in an enclosed indoor workplace. Observed customer vaping in the dining area of establishment.

#13Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen shrimps being thawed at room temperature across cook.

#14Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall on first floor in back cook line area under hood.

#15Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several clear squeeze bottles contains oils and sauces with no labels located across cook.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 3:35 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
1 observation(s)
Category 55 · Automatic gratuity notice
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.