MANTA RESTAURANT
102 NW 25TH ST, Miami FL 33127 · 305.528.0943
Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 11 visits since July 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 20 points off where it started.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed three flying insects flying in the air near prep table. Operator eliminated flying insects and discarded.
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 6, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 4, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two dented cans of mandarin oranges in dry storage area. Operator discarded.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed three flying insects flying in the air near prep table. Operator eliminated flying insects and discarded.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed aluminum pan stored inside hand wash sink at the bar area.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used as a scoop inside bin of salt in dry storage area. Operator removed.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave at sushi prep area with soiled door handle.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave near sushi prep area with soiled interior.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler located across cook line with soiled gaskets.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed mahi mahi being thawed at room temperature. Operator placed product under cold running water.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under hot running water. Observed shrimp being thawed under hot running water. Operator placed product under cold running water.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed clear squeeze bottles contains oils and sauces with no label.
Jan 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee partake in multiple task without removing gloves. Instructed employee on proper method.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation area at kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at walk in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at handsink next to cook line and at handsink next to reach in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled by ceviche station.
Jan 13, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee partake in multiple task without removing gloves. Instructed employee on proper method.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation area at kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at walk in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at handsink next to cook line and at handsink next to reach in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled throughout establishment.
Nov 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee partake in multiple task without removing gloves. Instructed employee on proper method.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment served raw tuna and ceviche and not linked to consumer advisory on the menu.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed 2 reaching in coolers removed at sushi station area without plans being submitted.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation area at kitchen.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed container with sugar not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor at bar area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at walk in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at handsink next to cook line and at handsink next to reach in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled throughout establishment.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler soiled located near walk in cooler
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed Wall soiled behind handsinks.
Jul 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placed gloves without washing hands. Instructed employee on proper procedure.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw fish. Employee relocated items.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handsink next to 3 compartment sink. Employee replenished paper towel.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided via email to operator. Operator printed form and filled it in.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked shrimp at reach in cooler at preparation area with no label held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at dishwasher area.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed buckets of oil not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Employee removed it from floor.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled by reach in cooler at preparation area.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Stored food not covered. Observed beef, shrimp and sauces not covered at reach in cooler by preparation area. Employee placed cover on items.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish thawing with no running water. Employee placed it under running water.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Dec 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit for three quaternary strips.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash station at the sushi bar area. Operator restocked.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl located inside flour bin on the second floor dry storage area. Operator removed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet towel underneath green cutting board located across the cook line. Operator removed towel and placed rubber mat.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at the hand wash sink in the bar area, cook line, and sushi bar area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler located across the cook line soiled.
Jul 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit for three compartment sink.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board at cook line with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed a set of tongs on oven door handle.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed no drip tray in back prep cook line.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed. No hand wash sign located at hand wash sink on second floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket located across cook line soiled.
Mar 1, 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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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white grooved cutting board located across cook line with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
Feb 26, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 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 DM Chlorine sanitizing solution at (Dish Washer - 0PPM)
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed stack of plates inside hand wash sink near three compartment sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed knife being washed at hand wash sink near sushi bar area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white grooved cutting board located across cook line with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed dish washing machine not working properly. Advised operator to use three compartment sink while service call was placed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer on second floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler vents soiled. Observed reach in cooler gasket located across cook line soiled.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth located across the cook line not stored in chlorine sanitizing solution. Operator discarded immediately.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed metal container with salt and pepper not labeled at the cook line. Operator labeled immediately.
Jul 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed HWS near cook line used for dumping food.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed ceviches and meats to term not identified as a raw item on menu.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle with soapy water with no label. Observed clear spray bottle with quaternary sanitizer with no label.
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 container with frozen Mahi-Mahi being thawed with no opening to ROP. Operator open bags of frozen Mahi Mahi to thaw properly.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting boarding at dry rack with cut marks and no longer cleanable. Operator threw away.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed plastic container cracked at dry storage area. Operator threw away.
Food stored on floor. Observed container of sushi ginger, raw beef, and green sauce mix on floor in walk in cooler.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed two ice buckets on floor at bar area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no HWS at both sinks in new preparation area.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed HWS near cook line clogged and slowly draining.
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