Mangia Mangia
Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025
95
Score
Inspectors have visited Mangia Mangia seven times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Nov 12, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to three violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Among Key West restaurants, the typical score is 74; Mangia Mangia is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-12: On 11/12/2025 at the time of the callback inspection Reach in cooler gasket soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
95
Aug 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw fish inside reach in cooler. Manager put raw fish on top shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
74
Mar 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
70
May 23, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink **Time Extended**
29-37-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade is soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade is soiled **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gasket on low boy cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gasket on low boy cooler **Time Extended**
23-03-4
74
Jan 31, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Warning**
29-37-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade is soiled **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Employee agreement not signed by all employees. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at bar **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash sink exposed to splash. In the dish -prep area **Warning**
24-27-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean Containers stored on the floor. **Warning**
24-07-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Poster was emailed to operator **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. The mop sink has been removed. **Warning**
29-27-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gasket on low boy cooler **Warning**
23-03-4
45
Dec 14, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired 10-1-23. Operator renewed license during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Raw chicken stored above ready to eat clams in reach-in cooler drawers on cook line. No barrier present between top drawer and bottom drawer. Employee removed chicken to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-13-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored next to clam juice on ledge in kitchen. Employee removed spray bottle to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink in bar area. Operator replenished soap at hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
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. Operator unable to provide written procedures for clean up events. Distributed Training material during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade of can opener soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink near ice machine outside kitchen door has been removed. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in bar area. Operator replenished paper towels at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of sauce chilling stored on floor at front counter. Operator removed sauce to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
37
Mar 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Colander stored inside hand sink. Cook removed it.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mangia Mangia last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mangia Mangia on file is from Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mangia Mangia?
Across the inspection record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mangia Mangia.
How does Mangia Mangia compare to other restaurants in Key West?
Mangia Mangia most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Key West average of 74.
Has Mangia Mangia's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mangia Mangia have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mangia Mangia means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Mangia Mangia inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mangia Mangia is inspected around three times per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants