MANHATTAN BIG APPLE INC
5201 W 24TH AVE, Hialeah FL 33016 · 305.556.8000
Last inspected May 19, 2026 · 9 visits since February 2024
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— STEADY
4 inspections within 22 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
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2024041214 | Jun 26, 2024 | Feb 3, 2025 | $160 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
May 19, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed several bowls with no handle used to scoop spices in containers of spices located above the three compartment sink.
Dec 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of living green multivitamin stored in the food storage shelves located at cook line.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled.
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. Observed employee working preparing food, working for over 6 years as per manager with no proof of training.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed several bowls with no handle used to scoop spices in containers of spices located above the three compartment sink.
Dec 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Omeprazole, and other medications stored on storage shelf above the hand wash sink at cook line.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer machine soiled.
Nov 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Omeprazole, and other medications stored on storage shelf above the hand wash sink at cook line.
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 slicer machine soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In the hand wash sink at cook line used as storage, observed mini pink whiskey bottle, an unused equipment stored in the hand sink. Employee removed everything on site.
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand sink at cook line.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaged in food preparation without hair restraint.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed upright reach-in freezer door gasket torn, at cook line.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed interior of hand sink in the cook line soiled.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed sausage thawing at room temperature in the storage area.
Nov 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. By the back door.
Jun 26, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. At the time of the inspection observed manager Ricardo Rivero with no proof of Food Manager Certificate.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled located above reach in coolers near exit door.
Jun 26, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager. At the time of the inspection, current active manager Ricardo Rivero could not provide proof of Food Manager Certificate.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. By the back door.
Food stored in a prohibited area. Restroom: two plastic containers with cooking oil stored on the floor.
Food stored on floor. Restroom: two plastic containers with cooking oil stored on the floor.
Apr 8, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. At the time of the inspection observed manager Ricardo Rivero with no proof of Food Manager Certificate.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled located above reach in coolers near exit door.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored in preparation table at front counter.
Feb 8, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee begin to engage with food preparation without washing hands. Coached employee on proper method. Employee washed his hands.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. At the time of the inspection observed manager Ricardo Rivero with no proof of Food Manager Certificate.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled located above reach in coolers near exit door.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged with food and no hair restraint.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed Knife under steam table near 3 compartment sink.
Open dumpster lid.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored in preparation table at front counter.
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.