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MANTIS CAFE AND JUICE BAR

2210 NE 123 ST, North Miami FL 33181 · 786.580.4380

Last inspected Mar 2, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats25
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2315358
Grade history
JAN 24
JUL 24
FEB 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Mar 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside reach in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside reach oven.
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket gaskets soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Oct 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: chicken and beef held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in cooler. Manager put date mark on them.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled.
Basic/22-20-5
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Basic/32-04-4
Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe leaking under triple sink.
Basic/29-08-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand washing sink faucet is leaking.
Basic/29-11-4/Repeat Violation
Feb 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Basic/31B-04-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand washing faucet is leaking.
Basic/29-11-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table. Manager put it inside the sanitizer bucket.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside reach in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Jan 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing at room temperature. Manager put inside the sink with running water.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrective Action Taken
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wipes on top of the pre table, Manager put inside the sanitization bucket.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 21, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed unused reach in coolers at the backyard
Basic/33-31-5/Return visit Oct 21, 2023 · On 10/21/2023 at the time of the callback inspection Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed unused reach in coolers at the backyard Time Extended
Sep 29, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed nonfood gave bags indirect contact with empanadas at reach in cooler.
High priority/14-31-5
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer ice buildup at front counter.
Basic/14-69-4
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed unused reach in coolers at the backyard
Basic/33-31-5

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.