Manila Eats
Last inspected: Dec 4, 2025
78
Score
Inspectors have visited Manila Eats 10 times, with records going back to 2023. Manila Eats was last inspected on Dec 4, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to two violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up three times.
Among Tampa restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 4, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Microwaves in kitchen.
22-02-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roaches in dry storage room. 1 dead roach near back door. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk brown sugar.
02D-01-5
78
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cold holding: raw shell eggs 77 F, 1 case of raw shell eggs left out at room temperature since 9 am.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: raw shell eggs 77 F, 1 case of raw shell eggs left out at room temperature since 9 am.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over cut lettuce in reach in cooler.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork, cooked beef and multiple items in reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cooks line.
22-02-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked clear lid on bulk salt..
14-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers and reach in freezers.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All reach in coolers and reach in freezers.
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Pig feet in reach in freezer.
08B-12-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee ham, strawberry jam and cheese in reach in cooler over food for establishment. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
37
Jan 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot Holding: pork roll 110 F, per operator item has been out for 3 hours and reheated in oven at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Metal reach in cooler.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pork in reach in cooler .
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Hand lotion next to cups in storage space. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
67
Jul 31, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 10 live ants on prep table in kitchen. 3 live on wall in dry storage. Operator eliminated and cleaned at time of inspection. **Warning**
35A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with purple liquid on dry storage shelf. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee bottle of water on top of prep table in kitchen. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee AirPods on prep table in kitchen. **Warning**
40-06-5
70
Mar 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
74
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork belly over bottled water in walk in cooler. **Warning**
08A-05-6
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
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pork and shrimp in walk in cooler. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked pork in walk in freezer. **Warning**
08B-12-5
61
Nov 29, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 29, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Establishment unable to be licensed at time of licensing inspection from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Establishment has construction repairs that need to be complied prior to issuing license. **Warning**
50-08-7
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs over unwashed potatoes in walk in cooler. Operator relocated at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall around breaker boxes and walls of kitchen. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair next to walk-in cooler. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk rice and oil on floor in dry storage area. **Warning**
08B-38-4
64
Jan 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
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
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Manila Eats last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Manila Eats on file is from Dec 4, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Manila Eats?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Manila Eats.
How does Manila Eats compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Manila Eats most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tampa average of 79.
Has Manila Eats' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Manila Eats have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Manila Eats 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 Manila Eats inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Manila Eats is inspected around three times per year on average.
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