Manila Kantina Asian Food & Grocery
Last inspected: Sep 24, 2025
90
Score
Manila Kantina Asian Food & Grocery appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. On Sep 24, 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.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 13 violations per visit lately, up from roughly seven violations before.
“Clean glasses” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Manila Kantina Asian Food & Grocery is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended**
32-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended**
32-17-4
90
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed Vitamin C stored on shelves in food preparation area. Kitchen area.
41-07-4
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed kitchen cook touching body parts and then entering in food preparation.
12A-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Spring rolls at 50 f in working table. Cook place to spring rolls inside cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. **Corrected On-Site**
22-12-5
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. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. **Repeat Violation**
05-07-4
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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.
05-13-5
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. **Repeat Violation**
05-10-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked, cook food as Prepared over 24 hours not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris on kitchen cooking area. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Provide missing ambient thermometer to kitchen Reach in cooler.
05-09-4
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. **Repeat Violation**
32-17-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
21-10-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
20
Jul 7, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed Kitchen cook touching soiled apron After engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
12A-28-4
High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-12-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Most cooked foods exceeds the 7 days time limit. **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed Desserts Container outside next to Hot buffet not protected. **Warning**
08B-02-4
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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. **Warning**
05-07-4
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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. **Warning**
05-10-4
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. **Warning**
32-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Kitchen area. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed Employees cell phones on kitchen food preparation area. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Kitchen staff Engaging in food preparation no hair restraint. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath kitchen stove top. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. **Warning**
32-17-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Food Preparation area. **Warning**
21-10-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Kitchen area. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Food Preparation area. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-05-4
20
Dec 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Jul 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
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
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
35
Mar 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed nonfood grade bags in direct contact with raw foods, refrigerator, and chest freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: **Time Extended**
14-31-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
70
Feb 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed nonfood grade bags in direct contact with raw foods, refrigerator, and chest freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken at 51 in work table and raw fish at 48 in kitchen work table. person in charge please food off temperature inside reach in cooler owner placed food off temperature inside RIC. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Obtained 4 employees hired over 60 days with no approval training. **Warning**
53B-02-5
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. **Warning**
05-10-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed most cooked foods not covered inside all RIC. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. **Warning**
21-10-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Most kitchen coolers throughout. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-09-4
25
Jul 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed nonfood grade bags in contact with food most RIC. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Repeat Violation**
11-07-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
16-07-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Kitchen cook.
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Most kitchen RIC.
14-33-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed Accumulation of food debris throughout kitchen walls. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
21-09-4
41
Feb 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed most foods in the coolers in contact with nonfood grade bags.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside kitchen coolers.
05-09-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed all kitchen coolers soil.
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout cooking area.
36-27-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Over 500 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
16-07-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Kitchen coolers.
23-24-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of food debris underneath kitchen stove and three compartment sink.
36-73-4
50
Oct 11, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
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
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Manila Kantina Asian Food & Grocery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Manila Kantina Asian Food & Grocery on file is from Sep 24, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Manila Kantina Asian Food & Grocery?
Across the inspection record, “clean glasses” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Manila Kantina Asian Food & Grocery.
How does Manila Kantina Asian Food & Grocery compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Manila Kantina Asian Food & Grocery most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Manila Kantina Asian Food & Grocery's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Manila Kantina Asian Food & Grocery have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Manila Kantina Asian Food & Grocery 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 Kantina Asian Food & Grocery inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Manila Kantina Asian Food & Grocery is inspected around three times per year on average.
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