El Mani Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026
78
Score
El Mani Restaurant, located at 1200 Nw 78 Ave Ste 116 in Miami, FL, had a low-risk inspection on April 16, 2026, with a score of 78. This inspection noted one major and three minor violations, including debris accumulation inside and outside the warewashing machine, and ice buildup in a chest freezer. The restaurant has a historical pattern of mostly high-risk inspections across its seven scored visits.
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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
Apr 16, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beef in the walk in cooler without a date label. During the inspection, the employee properly labeled the **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Ice buildup in chest freezer
14-69-4
78
Oct 27, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusted storage shelves at kitchen
22-31-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cases of waters, and chairs stored in front of the hand sink located at preparation kitchen.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
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 white fish in individual vacuum packages inside walk in cooler.Operator opened the packages, and removed items.
06-09-1
Basic - Ice buildup in reach in freezer, located at preparation kitchen.
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.
10-01-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed 2 doors interior reach in freezer soiled.
22-16-4
50
Feb 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
52
Nov 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
61
Apr 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw pork inside of the reach in freezer
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed shell eggs over avocados inside of the walk in cooler.
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front counter handwashing sink used as a dump sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an open bottle of water on top of the prep table.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on top of the prep table. Manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under flat grill **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed unused Equipments on the back storage area
33-34-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen area floor
36-02-5
43
Feb 6, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan guard soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
29-17-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of white chest freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
82
Sep 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef stored inside walk in cooler.
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Located in the kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked lasagna inside cooler not properly date marked. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottle with floor cleaner not labeled.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Located behind white chest freezer and ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed oil stored on dry storage floor.
08B-47-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of green lime on walk in cooler floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Located inside white chest freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all cooler gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of napkins and cups stored on floor.
25-05-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
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