EL MANCHEGO RESTAURANT
2500 SW 107 AVE STE 1, Miami FL 33165 · 786.385-8634
Last inspected Apr 29, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
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APR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Apr 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed clear spray bottles containing cleaning solution stored next to clean pots and pans.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels near hand wash sink by three compartment sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed two clear spray bottles with no label near dish machine.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets at the reach in cooler located across the cook line torn.
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In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils in standing water at 78F at the cook line.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled in the kitchen prep area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in coolers located across the cook line soiled.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen chicken and frozen steak being thawed at room temperature. Operator placed inside walk in cooler for proper thawing.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall next to oven soiled.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observe working containers of seasonings by the cook line with no label.
Nov 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed tray on top of the three compartment sink hand washing sink.
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. Observed employee training for Kevin Marcano expired on 10/24/25
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of fries stored on the walk in freezer floor, case of octopus stored on the walk cooler floor, observed case of oil store on the storage area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the walk in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside of oven soiled
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach under flat grill, charbroiled gr soiled, observed kitchen reach in cooler gasket with heavy soiled
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside walk in cooler shelves with rust.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed reach kitchen walls soiled.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Feb 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine testing kit expired 09/21.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in freezer door gasket torn.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed three knives stored in between wall and ware wash sink. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler located near cook line with rusted shelves.
Aug 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed mash potatoes inside reach in cooler by 3 compartment sink no date marked, as per person in charge for more than 24 hours prior.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots and pans not inverted at shelf above cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler by oven.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean containers at shelf by dishwasher machine.
Jun 7, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shrimp (51F - Cold Holding); cooked octopus (48F - Cold Holding) at preparation cooler at cook line. As per chef, for approximately 1 hour. Advised chef to take products to another cold holding unit or place bags of ice on products.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment conducts reduced oxygen packaging on raw beef, raw lamb chops and raw chicken. Observed packages with dates exceeding 48 hours at walk in cooler, walk in freezer and reach in cooler across from cook line. As per owner, HACCP was submitted to OPQ and waiting for approval.
Apr 3, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shrimp (51F - Cold Holding); cooked octopus (48F - Cold Holding) at preparation cooler at cook line. As per chef, for approximately 1 hour. Advised chef to take products to another cold holding unit or place bags of ice on products.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at ware washing area.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment conducts reduced oxygen packaging on raw beef, raw lamb chops and raw chicken. Observed packages with dates exceeding 48 hours at walk in cooler, walk in freezer and reach in cooler across from cook line. As per owner, HACCP was submitted to OPQ and waiting for approval.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at side and bottom of back exit door.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed fan cover soiled with dust at walk in cooler. Employee began removing debris.
Jan 16, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment conducts reduced oxygen packaging of raw chicken, raw fish and raw beef.
Reduced oxygen packaged food lacking bold type on contrasting background, or other required information. Observed reduced oxygen packages of raw beef, raw chicken, raw salmon and raw cod missing required information.
Dec 12, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed cutting board with stains at cook line.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment conducts reduced oxygen packaging of raw chicken, raw fish and raw beef.
Reduced oxygen packaged food lacking bold type on contrasting background, or other required information. Observed reduced oxygen packages of raw beef, raw chicken, raw salmon and raw cod missing required information.
Wall soiled with accumulated food debris and or dust at cook line.
Nov 7, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed cutting board with stains at cook line.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment conducts reduced oxygen packaging of raw chicken, raw fish and raw beef.
Reduced oxygen packaged food lacking bold type on contrasting background, or other required information. Observed reduced oxygen packages of raw beef, raw chicken, raw salmon and raw cod missing required information.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed reduced oxygen packages of raw salmon and raw cod at reach in cooler at storage area. As per manager, for approximately 2 hours. Employees cut all packages.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching sugar inside container.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooking utensils stored in standing water at 87F.
Wall soiled with accumulated food debris and or dust at cook line.
Aug 29, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Fish packaged in the establishment using a reduced oxygen method not bearing a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use. Observed reduced oxygen packages of raw salmon and raw cod at walk in cooler and reach in cooler at storage area. missing required information.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed cutting board with stains at cook line.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment conducts reduced oxygen packaging of raw chicken, raw fish and raw beef.
Reduced oxygen packaged food lacking bold type on contrasting background, or other required information. Observed reduced oxygen packages of raw beef, raw chicken, raw salmon and raw cod missing required information.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed reduced oxygen packages of raw salmon and raw cod at reach in cooler at storage area. As per manager, for approximately 2 hours. Employees cut all packages.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching sugar inside container.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooking utensils stored in standing water at 87F.
Wall soiled with accumulated food debris and or dust at cook line.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line. Manager set up quaternary ammonium solution and place cloths inside.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed mop, mop bucket, broom and high chairs stored I. Front of back exit door near bathrooms.
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.