Churros Manolo
Last inspected: Sep 29, 2025
43
Score
Churros Manolo, located at 7300 Collins Ave in Miami Beach, FL, underwent a high-risk inspection on September 29, 2025, with a score of 43. The inspection identified four major and nine minor violations, including soiled ceiling tiles above the bread oven and food stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer. While some violations were corrected on-site during the inspection, Churros Manolo has a historical pattern of high-risk scores across its seven recorded inspections.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
4
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed hand wash sink near walk in cooler missing soap. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food grade bags stored inside of hand wash sink near walk in coolers. Operator removed bags from sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed more than 4 employees engaged in food preparation with no proof of certified manager present. As per manager, he took manager certification exam but does not have his manager certificate present.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed hand wash sink near walk in cooler missing paper towels. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles above bread oven soiled with grease.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation at pizza station with no hair restraint. Employee provided hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of meat stored on floor of walk in freezer. Operator placed case on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of walk in freezer and double door reach in freezer at cook line.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in coolers near dish machine soiled with food debris. Observed fan guards in walk in cooler soiled with dust debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed oranges put in to juice maker straight from original box.
08B-39-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes and ice cream containers stored on floor inside of dry stored room. Operator placed items off of floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves in walk in cooler soiled with old food debris.
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in walk in cooler rusted.
14-17-4
43
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed produce inside of walk in cooler. Employee placed items in correct storage order. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with old food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint at pizza station. Employee provided hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on pizza oven door handle. Employee removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards inside of walk in cooler.
23-03-4
64
Jul 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
64
Apr 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
32
Nov 3, 2023
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching his hair and then, handling clean equipment without wash his hands . Manager coached the employee and employee washed his hands immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-10-4
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils sitting in water at 65° F next to steam table. Employee discarded the water . **Corrected On-Site**
10-05-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed chicken stored in shopping market plastic bag. Employee transferred the chicken to food grade containers and discarded the bags . **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment operating during inspection with expired license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed 3 compartment sink with excessive chlorine. Manager corrected amount of chlorine used in sink. **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed green scrub inside of hand washing sink and next to 3 compartment sinks. Employee removed the green scrub. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - 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. Information was provided. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust around vents above pizza area.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive marks on cutting board at salad station **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed missing drain cover in under 3 compartment sink.
29-18-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees in front area with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment gasket in poor repair. Observed gasket in reach in cooler in disrepair under coffee machine.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed Some cracked floor tiles . **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed accumulation of ice inside reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on handle of pizza oven. Employee moved it . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing hand washing sign by salad station. Sign was posted. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled located under coffee machine. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
22
Jan 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
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