Manhattan Big Apple
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025
67
Score
Inspectors have visited Manhattan Big Apple seven times, with records going back to 2022. On Dec 3, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “manager or person in charge lacking proof”, showing up three times.
By comparison, the average Hialeah facility scores 76, putting Manhattan Big Apple on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of living green multivitamin stored in the food storage shelves located at cook line. **Warning**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee working preparing food, working for over 6 years as per manager with no proof of training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed several bowls with no handle used to scoop spices in containers of spices located above the three compartment sink. **Warning**
14-01-5
67
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
41
Jun 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager. At the time of the inspection, current active manager Ricardo Rivero could not provide proof of Food Manager Certificate. **Repeat Violation**
53A-01-7
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. By the back door. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Restroom: two plastic containers with cooking oil stored on the floor.
08B-37-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Restroom: two plastic containers with cooking oil stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
78
Apr 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. At the time of the inspection observed manager Ricardo Rivero with no proof of Food Manager Certificate. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-08: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled located above reach in coolers near exit door. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-08: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored in preparation table at front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-08: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
82
Feb 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee begin to engage with food preparation without washing hands. Coached employee on proper method. Employee washed his hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-16-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. At the time of the inspection observed manager Ricardo Rivero with no proof of Food Manager Certificate.
53A-01-7
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed Knife under steam table near 3 compartment sink.
10-17-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored in preparation table at front counter.
21-12-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled located above reach in coolers near exit door.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged with food and no hair restraint.
13-02-4
58
Feb 16, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed flans, cooked spaghetti,shredded cheese containers inside reach in cooler, according to manager prepared the day before, no date labeled. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
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.
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 - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed on storage area by employee bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed plastic container with cooking oil and a case of tomato sauce stored inside employee restroom.
08B-37-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside small chest freezer, ice buildup. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood system filters dusty.
23-03-4
61
Aug 22, 2022
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed at 3 compartment sink area spray bottle containing degreaser no labeled Manager labeled spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed inside employee bathroom hand wash sink blocked by splashes of bottle drinks. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in vertical reach in freezer and cooler next to mixer torn. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed cans of tomato sauce and cases of assorted bottle drinks stored inside employee bathroom. **Warning**
08B-37-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
42-01-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Manhattan Big Apple last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Manhattan Big Apple on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Manhattan Big Apple?
Across the inspection record, “manager or person in charge lacking proof” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Manhattan Big Apple.
How does Manhattan Big Apple compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
Manhattan Big Apple most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah average of 76.
Has Manhattan Big Apple's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Manhattan Big Apple have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Manhattan Big Apple means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Manhattan Big Apple inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Manhattan Big Apple is inspected around two times per year on average.
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