MANJARES CATERING
9300 NW 41 ST, Doral FL 33178 · 786-234-8039
Last inspected Feb 19, 2026 · 9 visits since December 2023
APR 24
AUG 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 31 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed seating restaurant establishment operating with an expired license date October 1, 2023. Observed one food employing engaged in food preparation and food service for approximately 6 customers.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Feb 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed HAM CROQUETTES (112F - Hot Holding); BEEF EMPANADAS (110F - Hot Holding) at front counter display. Operator had employee place products in oven to reheat.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed diced ham and tomatoes with no date mark at reach in cooler, as per operator made the day prior. Operator had employee date mark products during inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers on shelf at dry storage wet nesting.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan covers at walk in cooler soiled with dust debris.
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Reach-in cooler /Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with mold like substance.
Feb 19, 2026□ 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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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan covers at walk in cooler soiled with debris.
Aug 20, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Mercedes Artiles with an expired manager certification expired on 3-11-20.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled at prep table.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rice pudding, bread pudding, and flan at a grab and go cooler at dining area missing proper labeling. Employee put labels on products with correct information.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed a plastic container with nesting at drying rack next to prep sink.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles stored on the floor at dry storage.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan covers at walk in cooler soiled with debris.
Feb 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed burn cream stored inside reach-in freezer at front counter. Cream was removed.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Maduros (120F - Hot Holding) at front counter oven. As per manager, less than one hour. Manager increased oven temperature.
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed three compartment sink not attached to wall behind it.
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 walk-in freezer emptied of any foods while waiting for repairs.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed grab and go plastic containers of chicken salad with no name and address of establishment that prepared product. Coached operator with correct procedure.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided manager with choking poster via email.
Sep 5, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine with a chlorine concentration of 0 ppm.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at cooling unit inside walk-in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand washing sinks used by employees at male bathroom.
Aug 27, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine with a chlorine concentration of 0 ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Butter (73F - Cold Holding) at coffee station. As per manager, two hours. Butter container was placed in iced water for rapid cooling.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Ham croquettes (127F - Hot Holding) at hot box at coffee station. As per manager, two hours. Manager increased temperature of hot box.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Yuniel working for more than 60 days with no proof of training.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink next to dishwasher and hand washing sink at coffeee station.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license posted from October 1, 2023. License was posted.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of frying oil stored on floor at dry storage area. Manager removed containers off floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at cooling unit inside walk-in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand washing sinks used by employees at male bathroom.
Apr 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 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. Printed and provided to Manager.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a metal pan stored in handwash sink located behind front counter register.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed or provided. Observed Hotel and Restaurant license dated October 1, 2023.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed storage container of sugar not identified, stored next to espresso/coffee machine behind front counter.
Apr 9, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 1, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a dented can of diced potatoes by Port Royal at 6lbs 4oz located at dry storage area.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed seating restaurant establishment operating with an expired license date October 1, 2023. Observed one food employing engaged in food preparation and food service for approximately 6 customers.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed boxes of raw shelled eggs stored above shredded cheese and sliced cheese inside walk in cooler. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked rice and cartons of raw shelled eggs stored above packages of bread located in the reach in coolers near the cook line. Employee removed raw chicken and stored it under cooked rice.
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. Emailed to operator.
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. Emailed to operator.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water in hand sink located by the front cash register, unable to take temperature.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of oil stored on the floor next to the dry storage area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed build up ice inside of walk in freezer.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Email to operator.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled fan cover inside the walk in cooler. Observed hood filters soiled located in the kitchen area. Observed slicer machine located next to the dishwasher soiled. Observed gaskets soiled in all reach in coolers. Observed reach in freezer located by the cook line soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of plastic plates stored on the floor located by the dry storage area.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed aluminum containers stored on top of boxes of plastic plates not inverted, located by the dry storage area.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe leaking under the 3 compartment sink located in dishwashing area.
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.