MANAGUITA RESTAURANT
11373 SW 211 ST #12,13,14, Miami FL 33189 · 305 256-0663
Last inspected May 8, 2026 · 10 visits since November 2023
MAY 24
JAN 25
APR 25
OCT 25
FEB 26
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2019006422 | Feb 6, 2019 | Mar 26, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
May 8, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 13 Nacatamales date marked on 2/19. Stop sale was issued.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork (110 F - Hot Holding)at the steam table, As per employee for less than 2 hours. Employee was advised to reheat food to 165F.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the kitchen area. Employee provided paper towels.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at the front counter.
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn at the front counter.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several broken floor tiles at the kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters and hood soiled with grease.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed utensils not inverted on the shelf next to the 3 compartment sink.
Feb 27, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracked eggs and failed to removed gloves. Employee washed hands just with water. Employee was coached to remove gloves and wash hands with soap.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed 13 Nacatamales date marked on 2/19. Stop sale was issued.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 13 Nacatamales date marked on 2/19. Stop sale was issued.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork (110 F - Hot Holding)at the steam table, As per employee for less than 2 hours. Employee was advised to reheat food to 165°F.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose connected at the time of the inspection by the back door.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the kitchen area. Employee provided paper towels.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Obtained Mayra D, (More than 2 months) Dinora S, ( 3 years).
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the kitchen area.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed Nacatamales prepared on site with the old date label. Operator date marked them with the correct date.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at the front counter.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed a cup of coffee stored on preparation table at the front counter.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn at the front counter.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several broken floor tiles at the kitchen area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at the front counter.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on the oven door handle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters and hood soiled with grease.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed utensils not inverted on the shelf next to the 3 compartment sink.
Oct 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bib, located near the 3 compartment sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired, located at dry storage.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several broken tiles in preparation kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed 2 case of red potatoes stored on the floor in dry storage. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood system soiled.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler, located at dry storage.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken and pork thawed at room temperature under the preparation table. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them in reach in cooler.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. During the inspection employee removed item and placed it correctly.
Apr 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked pork belly 50F cooling at double door reach in cooler ware washing area as per operator more than six hours.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken and fish stored over peeled onions, and potatoes at double door reach in cooler at where washing area. Employee moved raw items to a proper location.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked pork belly 50F cooling at double door reach in cooler ware washing area as per operator more than six hours.
Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed manager unaware of proper reheating temperature. Coached manager on proper reheating temperature of 165F.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed an open gallon of milk at triple glass door reach in cooler as per manager open the day before.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed pots at drying rack soiled either grease deposit.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead at dry storage. Manager discarded roach. Observed one dead at warewashing area. Manager discarded roach.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket at three door lowboy located at front line.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed potatoes at dry storage not stored six inches off the ground. Manager placed on a higher shelf.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water at glass reach in cooler at front counter.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall at three compartment sink at air washing area soiled with food debris.
Jan 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed MARINATED BEEF (57F - Cooling )at reach in cooler located at kitchen area, as per operator stored more than four hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed MARINATED BEEF (57F - Cooling) at reach in cooler located at kitchen area, as per operator stored more than four hours.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles over front counter preparation area not smooth and easily cleanable.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling next to reach in freezer at ware washing area damaged with a hole, owner provided a work order for repair of damaged ceiling.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed at time of inspection.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice. Employee removed during inspection.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
May 31, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding missing at kitchen area.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water near ice machine and at kitchen near hand sink.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed objectionable odor near ware washing area 3 compartment sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of flour not labeled at dry storage room.
May 30, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice at (73F - Cooling) at reach in cooler at kitchen. As per employee product cooling more than 6 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice at (73F - Cooling) at reach in cooler at kitchen. As per employee product cooling more than 6 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pepper stuffed (130F - Hot Holding); beef tacos (130F - Hot Holding); plantains with cheese (100F - Hot Holding)at hot box at front counter. As per manager products placed inside hot box 15 minutes prior. Advised manager to reheat products to 165 F and discussed time as a public health control.
Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed manager unaware of probe thermometer calibration. Discussed with manager.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed container of taqitos not date marked at reach in cooler at kitchen as per employee product removed from container on previous day.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal bowl stored inside Cole slaw at front counter. Employee removed item.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding missing at kitchen area.
Dead roach on premises. Observed one dead roach on floor at kitchen near the hand sink. Manager discarded dead roach.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellular phone at kitchen on storage shelf with clean containers.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water near ice machine and at kitchen near hand sink.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed plastic container broken at kitchen on drying shelf. Manager discarded item.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on oven door handle at cook line.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed objectionable odor near ware washing area 3 compartment sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw oxtail thawing at room temperature in 3 compartment sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of flour not labeled at dry storage room.
Apr 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the reach in cooler at storage area observed raw beef over cooked pork.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On the steam table observed Cooked plantain (99F - Hot Holding), not directly on the steam table, as per manager for less than 1 hour, employee reheating food. Inside a small hot holding unit at front line observed mozzarella cheese sticks (130 F - Hot Holding), as per manager for less than 4 hours, employee was inform to immediately reheat the food.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed 2 employees water bottles stored on the preparation table at cook line.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance, located at cook line area.
Nov 14, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate11 Basic
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout kitchen.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing tile at back kitchen near three compartment sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed stained ceiling tiles throughout kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled tile and vents throughout establishment.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broke cove molding located between stove and electrical panel.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several cracks tiles, located at back kitchen near exit door.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on the ceiling, located at dry storage.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair, located at dry storage..
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled.hood filters, observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets. Observed heavy soiled exterior of the container with complete seasonal, located under preparation table at back kitchen.
Objectionable odors or other areas of the establishment, located at back kitchen near exit door.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from water heater pipe, located at back kitchen near exit door.
Nov 13, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 31 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority4 Intermediate21 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator made a new sanitizer solution. Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm)
Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed employee wiping preparation table and cleaning her hands with the soiled wiping cloth.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded beef (46F - Cold Holding); white rice (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding). As per operator items stored inside reach in cooler more than 3 days.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded beef (46F - Cold Holding); white rice (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding). As per operator items were stored inside the reach in cooler for more than 3 days. Employee was informed to discard the food items found out of temperature.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hot holding unit: beef empanadas (110F - Hot Holding); tequenos (91F - Hot Holding); cheese bread (110F hot holding). As per operator placed inside hot holding unit for less than 2 hours, employee reheating food.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed glass cleaning stored near single service articles.
Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Manager was unable to answer minimum cold holding temperature specified by the food code. Coached manager on basic Food Code temperatures.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Employees were unable to answer correct temperature for hot and cold holding. Coached manager and employees on proper food temperatures.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice inside hand sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed 10 nacatamal stored inside the reach in cooler located at front counter. As per operator stored inside reach in cooler less than 4 days.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout kitchen.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing tile at back kitchen near three compartment sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed stained ceiling tiles throughout kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled tile and vents throughout establishment.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed cold holding unit running at 57F, manager was informed not to store time/temperature control in this unit until is fixed.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broke cove molding located between stove and electrical panel.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door not closing properly, located at back kitchen. Observed reach in cooler located at front counter gaskets torn.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several cracks tiles, located at back kitchen near exit door.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on the ceiling, located at dry storage.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair, located at dry storage..
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled.hood filters, observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets. Observed heavy soiled exterior of the container with complete seasonal, located under preparation table at back kitchen.
Objectionable odors or other areas of the establishment, located at back kitchen near exit door.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler, located in the kitchen near hand sink.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed standing water in floor near hand sink located at kitchen.
Stored food not covered. Observed ensalada rusa and shredded beef stored in the reach in cooler at front counter no cover.
Utensils in poor condition. Observed plastic spatula burned on the food contact side.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from water heater pipe, located at back kitchen near exit door.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several wipes cloth on top of preparation table.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic containers without label, located under prep table at cook line.
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