Manhattan Express

4880 Distribution Ct, Orlando, FL 32822

American

Last inspected: Oct 16, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Manhattan Express appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2024. On Oct 16, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

Manhattan Express' latest score of 95 sits above the Orlando average of 79. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Oct 16, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-16: **Time Extended**

14-09-4

Aug 21, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Only 1 employee not trained **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-21: **Time Extended**

53B-01-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-21: **Time Extended**

14-09-4

Aug 19, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food

FL-09

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Aug 13, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.

View 13 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 pork in reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed scoop and did not sanitize before using. Explained to operator all dishes must be washed, rinsed and sanitized before using.

22-45-4

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. Had form but not filled out. Filled out form. **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Everything not date marked

02C-02-5

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked rice and beef in reach in cooler put in cooler after cooking and covered. Went over cooling procedures with operator.

03D-15-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of oil, canned drinks and assorted dry products

08B-38-4

Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Operator called to request a new one. **Corrective Action Taken**

50-03-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**

21-04-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.

50-04-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

21-12-4

Apr 2, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Manhattan Express last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Manhattan Express on file is from Oct 16, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Manhattan Express compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

Manhattan Express most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Orlando average of 79.

Has Manhattan Express' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Manhattan Express have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Manhattan Express 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 Manhattan Express inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Manhattan Express is inspected around three times per year on average.

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