Manhattan Chicago Pizza
Last inspected: Dec 29, 2025
27
Score
Manhattan Chicago Pizza, located at 10481 Sw 88 St Ste D100 in Miami, FL, underwent a high-risk inspection on December 29, 2025, with a score of 27. This inspection identified five critical, three major, and five minor violations. Historically, the facility has mostly received medium-risk ratings across eleven scored inspections.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
3
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 29, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed burn spray stored on shelf above prep area in kitchen.
41-07-4
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towel lining container of basil inside walk in cooler.
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over lettuce inside walk in cooler. Operator removed chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed insect spray stored on top of ice machine.
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter at mop sink missing vacuum breaker on both sides. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for chlorine.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by trash can in dish area. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed clean containers stored inside hand sink in dish area.
31A-11-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelf with clean plates and to go boxes in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
14-45-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside white chest freezer and standing freezer near kitchen entrance.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in/Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of flour and salt not labeled on top of reach in cooler near cook line.
02D-01-5
27
Aug 27, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed corn stored in non food grade bag inside walk in cooler.
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked ground beef inside walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic in oil (51F - Cold Holding) at prep area, as per operator for less than one hour. Operator opting to utilize TPHC moving forward.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter at mop sink, no vacuum breaker on either side.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by garbage can in dish area.
31A-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of garlic knots stored on floor inside walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside standing reach in freezer near kitchen entrance. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand sink in dish area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cooked lasagna thawing at room temperature. Operator moved product to reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in/Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean containers stored not inverted in dish area.
24-05-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelf with clean plates.
14-45-4
33
Dec 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored at room temperature near cook line, as per operator for less than 30 minutes. Operator moved eggs to reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled at prep table.
22-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of reach in freezer next to ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop stored inside container of flour with handle in contact with flour. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of salt not labeled at prep area near stove.
02D-01-5
67
Sep 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed chicken over cooked pasta stored inside the walk in cooler. Employee removed item and placed it correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located near the three component sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of bread stored on the floor inside the walk in cooler, and 1 plastic container with oil stored on the floor, near the pizza oven. Employee removed items and placed correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in chest freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
67
Feb 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Upon inspection observed floor tiles broken throughout kitchen.
36-17-5
95
Nov 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee changing gloves with no hand between uses. Corrected action taken inspector discussed with operator proper hand washing between glove usage. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pepperoni and ham in reach in cooler at 45°, corrected action taken , inspector had employee place items in walk in cooler in Bering temperature to 42° **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic pans and other items placed in employee hand wash sink by three compartment sink , corrected action taken inspector had employee removed items in employee hand wash sink . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken held over 24 hrs in reach in cooler not date marked. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in kitchen is opened joist and not cleanable.
36-37-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on food prep table, corrected, employee removed drink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service items not inverted .
25-06-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Meat balls thawing out on counter, corrected, employee placed meat balls in walk in cooler to continue the thawing process. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
47
Jun 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked noodles (46F - Cold Holding); ricotta cheese (46F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler below microwave shelf. Operator stated the employee has been in and out of cooler and may have moved the knob. Operator lowered the temp on knob and removed TCS foods from cooler to place in nearby cooler to chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Raw shelled eggs stored over ready to drink bottled beverages in walk-in-cooler. Operator removed shelled eggs to proper store **Corrected On-Site**
08A-11-5
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. Operator unable to provide written procedures for clean up events. Distributed Training material during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink next to triple sink. Operator replenished paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink next to triple sink. Operator replenished soap **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach-in cooler below microwave shelf unable to maintain temperature of 41F and below. Ambient temperature 47F. Observed torn gasket on reach-in cooler. Operator removed TCS foods from cooler and turned knob to make cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-74-7
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach-in cooler across from microwave torn. Also, reach-in cooler below microwave shelf in kitchen torn. Also, handles of reach-in cooler across from conveyor oven in disrepair. Also, interior top of microwave in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple floor tiles in kitchen area cracked/ chipped/ in disrepair
36-17-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Multiple utensils stored in container of water of less than 135F. Water temp was 80F. Operator emptied water from container **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled
23-03-4
43
Jul 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed meat balls (48F - Cold Holding); butter (47F - Cold Holding) stored inside the walk in cooler as per operator less than 1 hour. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine located in the kitchen area.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense cheese, operator removed container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed a fork soiled stored with clean utensils, operator removed fork. **Corrected On-Site**
24-06-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food stored inside reach in cooler located in the kitchen area.
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets located at the pizza prep area. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 92F, operator reheated water over 135F. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in the walk in cooler.
05-09-4
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