EL MANI RESTAURANT
1200 NW 78 AVE STE 116, Miami FL 33126 · 305-905-0435
Last inspected Apr 16, 2026 · 6 visits since February 2024
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
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. Observed no kit or plan, inspector emailed operator form.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2016028288 | May 24, 2016 | Oct 13, 2016 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beef in the walk in cooler without a date label. During the inspection, the employee properly labeled the
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ice buildup in chest freezer
Oct 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cases of waters, and chairs stored in front of the hand sink located at preparation kitchen.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusted storage shelves at kitchen
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
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 white fish in individual vacuum packages inside walk in cooler.Operator opened the packages, and removed items.
Ice buildup in reach in freezer, located at preparation kitchen.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed 2 doors interior reach in freezer soiled.
Feb 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicines stored on shelf above plates and utensils. Operator changed order 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. Observed no form or kit; inspector printed during report for operator.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry storage racks for food and under grill where utensils are held.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior of dish machine on top soiled with debris.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice in chest freezer across dry storage rack, as well as at bar area where glasses are kept.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster in establishment; inspector printed during report for operator.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gasket in ice machine and reach in cooler across grill.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls with dust accumulation in kitchen area behind hand sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar on prep table across hand sink with no label. Operator wrote name down and labeled during the inspection.
Nov 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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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. Observed no kit or plan, inspector emailed operator form.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles near warewash area
Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine in kitchen area not working.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at sink next to reach in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed air fan soiled with dust near hand sink
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on reach in cooler shelves near stove area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop not inverted, operator fixed at time of inspection.
Apr 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed shell eggs over avocados inside of the walk in cooler.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw pork inside of the reach in freezer
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front counter handwashing sink used as a dump sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an open bottle of water on top of the prep table.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on top of the prep table. Manager removed it.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under flat grill
Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed unused Equipments on the back storage area
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen area floor
Feb 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of white chest freezer
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan guard soiled.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed a propane gas inside the kitchen. Manager took it out
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.