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MANGIA MANGIA

900 SOUTHARD ST, Key West FL 33040 · 305-294-2469

Last inspected Nov 12, 2025 · 7 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats78
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA5401886
Grade history
DEC 23
JAN 24
MAR 25
AUG 25
≈ ERRATIC

4 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired 10-1-23. Operator renewed license during this inspection.
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site/Admin Complaint
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Nov 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 12, 2025 · On 11/12/2025 at the time of the callback inspection Reach in cooler gasket soiled. Time Extended
Aug 20, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw fish inside reach in cooler. Manager put raw fish on top shelf.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site/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.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Mar 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Basic/16-03-4
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Basic/24-05-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4
May 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
High priority/29-37-4/Warning/Return visit May 23, 2024 · Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink Time Extended
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade is soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning/Return visit May 23, 2024 · Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade is soiled Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gasket on low boy cooler
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit May 23, 2024 · Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gasket on low boy cooler Time Extended
Jan 31, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
High priority/29-37-4/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade is soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning
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. Employee agreement not signed by all employees.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Repeat Violation/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink at bar
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Warning
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash sink exposed to splash. In the dish -prep area
Basic/24-27-4/Warning
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean Containers stored on the floor.
Basic/24-07-4/Warning
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Poster was emailed to operator
Basic/51-13-4/Warning
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. The mop sink has been removed.
Basic/29-27-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gasket on low boy cooler
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Jan 31, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 14, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired 10-1-23. Operator renewed license during this inspection.
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site/Admin Complaint
Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Raw chicken stored above ready to eat clams in reach-in cooler drawers on cook line. No barrier present between top drawer and bottom drawer. Employee removed chicken to properly store.
High priority/08A-13-5/Corrected On-Site
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored next to clam juice on ledge in kitchen. Employee removed spray bottle to properly store.
High priority/41-10-4/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. Operator unable to provide written procedures for clean up events. Distributed Training material during this inspection.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade of can opener soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink near ice machine outside kitchen door has been removed.
Intermediate/31A-04-4/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in bar area. Operator replenished paper towels at hand wash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink in bar area. Operator replenished soap at hand wash sink
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Container of sauce chilling stored on floor at front counter. Operator removed sauce to properly store.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site

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.