MANNY'S ORIGINAL CHOPHOUSE
210 SR 60 W, Lake Wales FL 33853
Last inspected Apr 16, 2025 · 8 visits since December 2023
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One roach live in At hand washing at the cook line.Employee disposed of roach and sanitized sink.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,440
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022026768 | Mar 22, 2022 | Jun 29, 2022 | $840 |
| 3--2018028366 | May 21, 2018 | Aug 17, 2018 | $400 |
| 3--2016048529 | Sep 15, 2016 | Feb 24, 2017 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Ceiling tile missing. In kitchen
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Hallway
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Grout throughout the kitchen
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One roach live in At hand washing at the cook line.Employee disposed of roach and sanitized sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cook line next to microwave
Ceiling tile missing. In kitchen
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Hallway
Dead roaches on premises. 5 Dead roaches by employee entrance to the kitchen. Operator cleaned and sanitized area.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Grout throughout the kitchen
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at the bar
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Hallway in kitchen
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In meat prep area. Operator through cup away
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In kitchen
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Grout missing throughout the kitchen
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Walls in hallway
Equipment in poor repair. Soda holster missing at bar. Soda gun sitting in bucket of syrup.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kitchen floor missing grout.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. bar area
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
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Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Butter
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ribs sitting on cookline at 60F. Manager placed in cooler for quick cool down.
Whole meat roast hot held at less than 130 degrees Fahrenheit. Prime ribs sitting on cutting board in kitcken at 70F. Manager placed into oven for quick reheat.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Eat and cookline
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Condenser dripping water in walk-in cooler on to food shelving. Food has been removed.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Walls in hallway
Equipment in poor repair. Soda holster missing at bar. Soda gun sitting in bucket of syrup.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kitchen floor missing grout.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. 25 pounds of butter with dripping water from the condenser in walk-in in cooler. See stop Sale.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. bar area
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Clean working utensils stored between equipment on salad bar across from the cook line. Employee removed the utensil.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By Dish machine and cook line.
Food stored on floor. In the walk in freezer towards the back of the kitchen. Operator removed from the floor.
Hole in or other damage to wall.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cookline and dishroom
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hallway by dishroom
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 1 high priority.
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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. 0 ppm
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Meat room has trays in hand washing sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Meat room
Ceiling tile missing. 2 tiles by office area
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling in back storage room with mold like substance.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Stored pans and sheet pans outback area not enclosed
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 6 oz Salmon on cookline
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Meatroom
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cookline and dishroom
Food stored on floor. Pan on chicken on floor of walk-in cooler
Food stored outside. Gallon dressing
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hallway by dishroom
Light not functioning. Walk-in freezer
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Right side hand washing sink
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of soda head in serviceline
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Walkin cooler outside
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken wings in pan thawing in dishroom.
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