Manta Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
61
Score
Manta Restaurant, located at 102 Nw 25Th St, Miami, FL, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on January 13, 2026. This inspection identified one critical and five minor violations. The facility has a history of mostly medium-risk inspections across its eleven on-record evaluations.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - 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. **Repeat Violation**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation area at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - 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. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled by ceviche station. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
61
Jan 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-13: **Time Extended**
12A-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-13: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation area at kitchen. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-13: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at walk in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-13: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-13: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-13: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
67
Nov 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - 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.
12A-09-4
Intermediate - 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.
02B-01-5
Intermediate - 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.
51-16-7
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation area at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - 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. **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - 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. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler soiled located near walk in cooler
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed Wall soiled behind handsinks.
36-27-5
47
Jul 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - 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.
12A-07-5
High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handsink next to 3 compartment sink. Employee replenished paper towel. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - 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.
02C-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at dishwasher area.
36-22-4
Basic - 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. **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled by reach in cooler at preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed beef, shrimp and sauces not covered at reach in cooler by preparation area. Employee placed cover on items. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish thawing with no running water. Employee placed it under running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
35
Dec 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
64
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
70
Mar 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-01: Observed white grooved cutting board located across cook line with cut marks and no longer cleanable. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
95
Feb 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - 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) **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed stack of plates inside hand wash sink near three compartment sink. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed knife being washed at hand wash sink near sushi bar area. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - 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. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - 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. **Warning**
16-55-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer on second floor. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - 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. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
52
Jul 20, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - 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. **Repeat Violation**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - 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.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed HWS near cook line used for dumping food.
31A-11-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed plastic container cracked at dry storage area. Operator threw away.
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of sushi ginger, raw beef, and green sauce mix on floor in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed two ice buckets on floor at bar area.
10-14-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no HWS at both sinks in new preparation area.
31B-04-4
Basic - 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.
29-20-5
52
Feb 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the mop sink. A hose was connected at the time of the inspection.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identity which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed ceviche is not identified raw on the menu.
02B-01-5
Basic - 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 fish inside walk in cooler it is not longer frozen and it was not removed from reduced oxygen packages. **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a yellow cutting board no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic oil containers stored on the floor at the second floor. Operator removed them. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on the oven door handle. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed a wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
61
Sep 22, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs at 80° F at the front line. Stop sale was issued. **Repeat Violation**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw shell eggs at 80° F at the front line. Stop sale was issued. Observed salmon not removed from reduced oxygen packages. Warning label said If thawing removed from vac pack.
01B-02-5
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/. Manager arrived during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plate used as scoop inside a plastic container with French fries. Operator removed.
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed a carbon dioxide tank not secured at the second level.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled in the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - 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 salmon not removed from reduced oxygen packages. Warning label said If thawing removed from vac pack. **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed blue and green cutting boards at the front line.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee cooking without hair restraint at the front line. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed a broken lid inside reach in cooler. Operator removed it.
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food store on the walk in cooler. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.observed employee stored tongs on oven handle. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
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 a bowl used as scoop inside the flour. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
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