Mantis Cafe and Juice Bar

2210 Ne 123 St, North Miami, FL 33181

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged nine inspections at Mantis Cafe and Juice Bar, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 2, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to four violations.

Looking across the full record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Compared to the broader North Miami restaurant scene, where the average is 80, this is a stronger showing. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 2, 2026

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside reach in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside reach oven.

22-08-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket gaskets soiled.

23-03-4

Oct 24, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: chicken and beef held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in cooler. Manager put date mark on them. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled.

22-20-5

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

32-04-4

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe leaking under triple sink.

29-08-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand washing sink faucet is leaking. **Repeat Violation**

29-11-4

Feb 17, 2025

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Jul 12, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Jan 25, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing at room temperature. Manager put inside the sink with running water. **Corrective Action Taken**

06-01-5

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wipes on top of the pre table, Manager put inside the sanitization bucket. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Oct 21, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed unused reach in coolers at the backyard - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-21: On 10/21/2023 at the time of the callback inspection Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed unused reach in coolers at the backyard **Time Extended**

33-31-5

Sep 29, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed nonfood gave bags indirect contact with empanadas at reach in cooler.

14-31-5

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

53B-05-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer ice buildup at front counter.

14-69-4

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed unused reach in coolers at the backyard

33-31-5

Apr 6, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw egg over raw beef. Advised manager he corrected it **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

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. Form was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

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. Poster was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled

23-03-4

Sep 6, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken not separated from raw beef. Advised manager he corrected it **Corrected On-Site**

08A-17-6

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food, with chicken empanadas.

14-31-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mantis Cafe and Juice Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mantis Cafe and Juice Bar on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mantis Cafe and Juice Bar?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mantis Cafe and Juice Bar.

How does Mantis Cafe and Juice Bar compare to other restaurants in North Miami?

Mantis Cafe and Juice Bar most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the North Miami average of 80.

Has Mantis Cafe and Juice Bar's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Mantis Cafe and Juice Bar have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mantis Cafe and Juice Bar 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 Mantis Cafe and Juice Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mantis Cafe and Juice Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.

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