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CHURROS MANOLO

7300 COLLINS AVE, Miami Beach FL 33141 · 786.290.3660

Last inspected Jun 18, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats134
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2330500
Grade history
JUL 24
JAN 25
SEP 25
APR 26
JUN 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 22 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment operating during inspection with expired license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Badges — 1 earned
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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jun 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findings
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles over bread oven soiled with grease.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Observed crate of oranges stored on floor at front counter. Operator placed crate off of floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on floor inside of walk in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
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In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on pizza oven door handle. Observed tongs were removed.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
Basic/22-08-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of single service cups stored on floor inside dry storage.
Basic/25-05-4
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor under reach in cooler at pizza station soiled.
Basic/36-10-4
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Jun 18, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning/Return visit Jun 18, 2026 · Time Extended
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles at entrance of kitchen near dish machine and above walk in coolers soiled with dust debris.
Basic/36-34-5/Warning/Return visit Jun 18, 2026 · Time Extended
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of walk in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 18, 2026 · Observed ice buildup inside of walk in freezer. Time Extended
Apr 27, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 6 packs of commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged salmon completely thawed and not removed from original packaging.
High priority/01B-13-4/Warning
Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with old food debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food handler certificates expired for the following kitchen staff: Carlos Quintana, Carlos Barrera, Emilio Vila and Maria Pizarro.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottles in men's restroom with degreaser and window cleaner not labeled. Operator labeled spray bottles.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles at entrance of kitchen near dish machine and above walk in coolers soiled with dust debris.
Basic/36-34-5/Warning
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. Observed 6 packs of commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged salmon completely thawed and not removed from original packaging.
Basic/06-09-1/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of walk in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on top of ice machine on soiled surface. Operator placed ice scoop in container.
Basic/10-12-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on pizza oven door handle. Operator removed tongs.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards in walk in cooler soiled with mold-like substance.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Stored food not covered. Observed containers of hotdogs stored in reach in freezer not covered. Operator covered hotdogs.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Sep 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food grade bags stored inside of hand wash sink near walk in coolers. Operator removed bags from sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed more than 4 employees engaged in food preparation with no proof of certified manager present. As per manager, he took manager certification exam but does not have his manager certificate present.
Intermediate/53A-05-6
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed hand wash sink near walk in cooler missing paper towels. Operator provided paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed hand wash sink near walk in cooler missing soap. Operator provided soap.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles above bread oven soiled with grease.
Basic/36-34-5
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation at pizza station with no hair restraint. Employee provided hair restraint.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Observed case of meat stored on floor of walk in freezer. Operator placed case on shelf.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of walk in freezer and double door reach in freezer at cook line.
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in coolers near dish machine soiled with food debris. Observed fan guards in walk in cooler soiled with dust debris.
Basic/23-03-4
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed oranges put in to juice maker straight from original box.
Basic/08B-39-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes and ice cream containers stored on floor inside of dry stored room. Operator placed items off of floor.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves in walk in cooler soiled with old food debris.
Basic/22-16-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in walk in cooler rusted.
Basic/14-17-4
Jan 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed produce inside of walk in cooler. Employee placed items in correct storage order.
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with old food debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint at pizza station. Employee provided hair restraint.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of walk in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on pizza oven door handle. Employee removed tongs.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards inside of walk in cooler.
Basic/23-03-4
Jul 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose bibb near ice machine in kitchen missing backflow preventer.
High priority/29-34-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with windows cleaner and sanitizer with no label inside woman's restroom. Employee provided labels for spray bottles.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of left walk-in freezer and ice buildup inside of reach-in freezer in the kitchen.
Basic/14-69-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle at pizza station. Employee removed tongs from door handle.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of deli paper and a case of takeout cups stored on floor inside of storage room. Operator removed cases from the floor.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Stored food not covered. Observed container with hot dogs and container of fish stored inside of reach in freezer with no lid. Employees provided lids for containers.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Apr 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee scratch bare arm with soiled glove and proceed to handling clean dishes. Manager and employee were coached on proper glove change and hand wash procedures.
High priority/12A-10-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked rice and sandwiches inside of reach in cooler near storage area. Employee placed raw shell eggs underneath ready to eat products.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee at dishware area grab cellular phone from pocket with soiled gloves and continue to handle clean dishes. Manager and employee were coached on proper glove change and hand wash procedures.
High priority/12A-09-4/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink at cook line used to store dirty mixing bowl. Manager removed mixing bowl from hand wash sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 2 spray bottles with degreaser stored under prep table at cook line with no label. Employee provided label for spray bottles.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed scoops with no handle stored inside of salt bucket at cook line. Manager removed scoops from bucket.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure on floor at dishware area. Manager removed cardboard boxes from floor.
Basic/36-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled with grease and old food debris at cook line and prep area.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Drain cover(s) missing. Observed missing drain cover in front of 3 compartment sink.
Basic/29-18-4/Repeat Violation
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engage in food preparation with no hair restraint at pizza station.
Basic/13-03-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. Observed no rinse step at 3 compartment sink. Manager was coached on proper use of 3 compartment sink and rinse step was added to 3 compartment sink.
Basic/16-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Observed 3 cases of plastic jugs of oil on floor at storage area near cook line. Manager placed cases 6 inches above ground.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop in standing water of 76 F. Employee replaced water and brought new container with water at 158 F.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulated grease.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Nov 3, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 18 violations recorded, 5 high priority.

5 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching his hair and then, handling clean equipment without wash his hands. Manager coached the employee and employee washed his hands immediately.
High priority/12A-10-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils sitting in water at 65° F next to steam table. Employee discarded the water.
High priority/10-05-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed chicken stored in shopping market plastic bag. Employee transferred the chicken to food grade containers and discarded the bags.
High priority/14-31-5/Corrected On-Site
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment operating during inspection with expired license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed 3 compartment sink with excessive chlorine. Manager corrected amount of chlorine used in sink.
High priority/41-18-4/Corrected On-Site
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Information was provided.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed green scrub inside of hand washing sink and next to 3 compartment sinks. Employee removed the green scrub.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust around vents above pizza area.
Basic/36-34-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive marks on cutting board at salad station
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Drain cover(s) missing. Observed missing drain cover in under 3 compartment sink.
Basic/29-18-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees in front area with no hair restraint.
Basic/13-03-4
Equipment gasket in poor repair. Observed gasket in reach in cooler in disrepair under coffee machine.
Basic/14-11-5
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed Some cracked floor tiles.
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed accumulation of ice inside reach in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on handle of pizza oven. Employee moved it.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing hand washing sign by salad station. Sign was posted.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled located under coffee machine.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.