Manny's Original Chophouse
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2025
61
Score
Inspectors have visited Manny's Original Chophouse eight times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Apr 15, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around five violations across recent inspections versus roughly 10 violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing”, which has been cited four times.
That's lower than the typical Lake Wales restaurant, which scores around 90. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One roach live in At hand washing at the cook line.Employee disposed of roach and sanitized sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cook line next to microwave **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In kitchen **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Hallway **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-03-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 5 Dead roaches by employee entrance to the kitchen. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Grout throughout the kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
61
Dec 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at the bar
22-02-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Hallway in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In meat prep area. Operator through cup away **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In kitchen
36-17-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Grout missing throughout the kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
74
May 6, 2024
Complaint Partial
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Walls in hallway **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Walls in hallway **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Soda holster missing at bar. Soda gun sitting in bucket of syrup. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: Soda holster missing at bar. Soda gun sitting in bucket of syrup. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kitchen floor missing grout. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kitchen floor missing grout. **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. bar area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: Waste line missing at soda gun holster. bar area **Time Extended**
29-17-4
82
May 2, 2024
Complaint Partial
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Butter **Warning**
01B-03-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ribs sitting on cookline at 60F. Manager placed in cooler for quick cool down. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Whole meat roast hot held at less than 130 degrees Fahrenheit. Prime ribs sitting on cutting board in kitcken at 70F. Manager placed into oven for quick reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-04-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Eat and cookline **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Condenser dripping water in walk-in cooler on to food shelving. Food has been removed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
28-02-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Walls in hallway **Warning**
36-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Soda holster missing at bar. Soda gun sitting in bucket of syrup. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kitchen floor missing grout. **Warning**
36-11-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. 25 pounds of butter with dripping water from the condenser in walk-in in cooler. See stop Sale. **Warning**
08B-36-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. bar area **Warning**
29-17-4
43
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Dec 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Meat room **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Meat room has trays in hand washing sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken wings in pan thawing in dishroom. **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. 2 tiles by office area **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling in back storage room with mold like substance. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Stored pans and sheet pans outback area not enclosed **Warning**
24-07-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 6 oz Salmon on cookline **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Meatroom **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cookline and dishroom **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Pan on chicken on floor of walk-in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Food stored outside. Gallon dressing **Warning**
08B-42-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hallway by dishroom **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Light not functioning. Walk-in freezer **Warning**
36-62-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Right side hand washing sink **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of soda head in serviceline **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Walkin cooler outside **Warning**
38-04-4
35
Jun 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Glass gleaner stored in silverware holder. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board salad prep.
22-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in cooler bucket of pickles on the floor.
08B-38-4
74
Jan 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Manny's Original Chophouse last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Manny's Original Chophouse on file is from Apr 15, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Manny's Original Chophouse?
Across the inspection record, “cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Manny's Original Chophouse.
How does Manny's Original Chophouse compare to other restaurants in Lake Wales?
Manny's Original Chophouse most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake Wales average of 90.
Has Manny's Original Chophouse's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Manny's Original Chophouse have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Manny's Original Chophouse 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 Manny's Original Chophouse inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Manny's Original Chophouse is inspected around four times per year on average.
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