MANILA EATS
1601 S 22 ST, Tampa FL 33605 · 8134435014
Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 10 live ants on prep table in kitchen. 3 live on wall in dry storage. Operator eliminated and cleaned at time of inspection.
★ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2019001771 | Dec 27, 2018 | Feb 12, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked goat a f multiple items in reach in cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
Dec 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Microwaves in kitchen.
Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roaches in dry storage room. 1 dead roach near back door. Operator cleaned and sanitized area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk brown sugar.
Sep 17, 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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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over cut lettuce in reach in cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cold holding: raw shell eggs 77 F, 1 case of raw shell eggs left out at room temperature since 9 am.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: raw shell eggs 77 F, 1 case of raw shell eggs left out at room temperature since 9 am.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cooks line.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork, cooked beef and multiple items in reach in cooler.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee ham, strawberry jam and cheese in reach in cooler over food for establishment. Operator relocated.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked clear lid on bulk salt..
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers and reach in freezers.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All reach in coolers and reach in freezers.
Stored food not covered. Pig feet in reach in freezer.
Jan 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot Holding: pork roll 110 F, per operator item has been out for 3 hours and reheated in oven at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Metal reach in cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pork in reach in cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Hand lotion next to cups in storage space.
Jul 31, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 26, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 10 live ants on prep table in kitchen. 3 live on wall in dry storage. Operator eliminated and cleaned at time of inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with purple liquid on dry storage shelf.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee bottle of water on top of prep table in kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee AirPods on prep table in kitchen.
Mar 27, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork belly over bottled water in walk in cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pork and shrimp in walk in cooler.
Stored food not covered. Cooked pork in walk in freezer.
Mar 21, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork belly over bottled water in walk in cooler.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pork and shrimp in walk in cooler.
Stored food not covered. Cooked pork in walk in freezer.
Nov 29, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 29, 2023Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Establishment unable to be licensed at time of licensing inspection from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Establishment has construction repairs that need to be complied prior to issuing license.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs over unwashed potatoes in walk in cooler. Operator relocated at time of inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair next to walk-in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Bulk rice and oil on floor in dry storage area.
Hole in or other damage to wall around breaker boxes and walls of kitchen.
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.