MANTA PERUVIAN CUISINE
2410 N FEDERAL HWY, Lighthouse Point FL 33064 · 7869065717
Last inspected Jan 20, 2026 · 6 visits since June 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/25.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024068289 | Sep 18, 2024 | Jan 6, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jan 20, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 15, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/25.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used as scoop and stored in dry rice container er in dry storage area. Operator removed.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on cutting board in prep area.
Oct 13, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged, Mahi Mahi, tuna, and salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed stored in reach in coolers at cookline and in prep area in kitchen. See Stop Sale.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. 1. Observed wet wiping cloths stored in basin of hand sink in ware wash area. 2. Observed knives stored in hand sink basin in prep area. 3. Observed spoon in hand sink basin at cookline. Operator cleared and cleaned hand sinks.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at the bar, in ware washing area, and in prep area.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged, Mahi Mahi, tuna, and salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed stored in reach in coolers at cookline and in prep area in kitchen. See Stop Sale.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning and stored on cleaned utensil rack above triple sink in ware wash area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored on food prep table and in basin of hand sink in ware wash area. Operator removed.
Jan 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. Observed tuna thawing in sealed Reduced oxygen packaging in reach in cooler opposite cookline in kitchen and in reach in cooler at ceviche prep station, tuna completely thawed. Tuna placed in unit previous night per operator, See Stop Sale.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled spoon and container stored in food prep sink at cook line in kitchen. Operator removed.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit provided for quaternary used at the triple sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 1. Observed orange bowl with no handle stored in container of rice at reach in cooler at cookline in kitchen. 2. Observed stainless bowl with no handle stored in container with dry rice in dry storage area. Operator removed.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Container of spoons and utensils stored not inverted on flip top cooler opposite cook line in kitchen.
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. Observed tuna thawing in sealed Reduced oxygen packaging in reach in cooler opposite cookline in kitchen and in reach in cooler at ceviche prep station, tuna completely thawed. Tuna placed in unit previous night per operator, See Stop Sale.
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 packaged desserts in jars in reach in cooler in prep area with out label containing product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food.
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed cooked meat in reduced oxygen packing in cookline reach in cooler in kitchen without label containing production time and date.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed bagged frozen sauces thawing at room temperature in food prep sink opposite cook line in kitchen.
Sep 18, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority7 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food prepared in a private home. See stop sale. Mousse de Lucuma, cheesecake de maracuja, tiramisu de chirimoya, suspiro, tres leches, tres leches chocolate, queso helado, and whole chocolate cake stored in two door reach in cooler in prep area. Operator provided invoice for food items from a private residence and unlicensed establishment.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Tray of raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat sauces. Operator reorganized.
Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Food prepared in a private home. Mousse de Lucuma, cheesecake de maracuja, tiramisu de chirimoya, suspiro, tres leches, tres leches chocolate, queso helado, and whole chocolate cake stored in two door reach in cooler in prep area. Operator provided invoice for food items from a private residence and unlicensed establishment. See Stop Sale.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Operator provided quaternary test strips in new sealed packaged. Operator opened package to test sanitizer for inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. 1. Spoon observed in hand sink basin of hand sink next to reach in freezer in prep area. 2. Spatula observed in hand sink basin if hand sink in kitchen. Operator removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink in prep and kitchen areas. Operator provided paper towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink. 1. Hand sink next to mop sink.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. No HACCP plan provided for cooked duck, cooked quinoa, and cooked sauces vacuum packaged in 10k bags at the facility. Operator instructed to stop vacuum packing cooked foods immediately.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Mousse de Lucuma, cheesecake de maracuja, tiramisu de chirimoya, suspiro, tres leches, tres leches chocolate, and queso helado stored in two door reach in cooler in prep area with no required labeling.
Spray bottle containing blue toxic substance not labeled at the wait station area. Operator labeled "detergent ".
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Container of spoons not stored inverted on food prep table opposite cookline in kitchen. Operator inverted.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in ware wash area.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old blue labels on several food utensils stored clean on storage rack in ware wash area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop heads stored on top of container next to mop sink. Operator removed.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed soiled wet wiping cloth stored on cutting board opposite cook line in kitchen.
Jun 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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