Mila's on the Manatee
Last inspected: Dec 22, 2025
25
Score
Going back to 2022, Mila's on the Manatee has eight inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 22, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around nine violations each, up from closer to five violations before.
“Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Palmetto restaurant, which scores around 83. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
8
Inspections
7
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 22, 2025
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed house-made caesar dressing stored in the walk in cooler with the date 12/1. Manager discarded dressing.
02C-01-5
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employee handle dirty dishes and proceed to handle clean utensil. Employee removed utensil to be sanitized and washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-02-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged Tuna and Salmon stored in the walk in cooler bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package stored in the Manager discarded items.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle containing cleaning fluid next to bottle of mojo marinade on bottom of prep table in salad prep area. Manager removed bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose bibb without vacuum breaker under handwashing sink next to cook line.
29-34-4
High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Observed house-made caesar dressing stored in the walk in cooler with the date 12/1. Manager discarded dressing.
01B-28-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottles containing cleaning fluid on handwashing sink in bar area not labeled. Employee labeled bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory on menu. Emailed consumer advisory to operator. Operator printed and posted advisory before end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged Tuna and Salmon stored in the walk in cooler bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Manager discarded items.
06-09-1
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light shield missing in the dishwasher area.
38-07-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed box of raw shrimp temping at 34F thawing on speed rack next to walk in freezer. Manager placed box in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
25
Sep 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Augustine and Bernardo.
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in back kitchen area and front beverage station.Person in charge cleaned bins. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
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.observed intact raw tuna in reduced oxygen package. Person in charge removed from ROP. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.employee put on hat and washed hands.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor.observed in walk-in cooler 2 tubs of onions stored on floor.Person in charge removed from floor.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer .
14-69-4
70
Apr 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at front hand sink . Manager replaced towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine with black buildup. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed pan with no handle in flour bin. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse on wait station counter next to food items.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed food handling employee with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed two tubs of onions stored on floor in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on shelf pole between uses. Employee removed. observed knife sharpener stored on hole between shelves. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp being thawed in container on prep table. Operator stated had only been out one hour. Owner put in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
61
Jan 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed the can opener stored in a soiled holder. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: **Time Extended**
24-06-4
95
Feb 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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. Observed some employees with no written plan in place.
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black slimy buildup interior of ice machine.
22-20-5
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. Observed sealed packages of raw tuna thawing in walk-in cooler. Operator cut slits in bag.
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed customer drink cups stacked wet. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in small white reach in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign in employee restroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Pan storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelf adjacent to walk in freezer.
14-33-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee filters not covered. Operator placed in covered container. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
64
Oct 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed five dented cans of red peppers and one dented can of green beans. Manager removed from shelf. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed c02 tank not secured in bar area.
51-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board on hot station heavily grooved. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stacked wet Customer drink cups at bar area. Manager spread out to dry. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed some squeeze bottles not label. Employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
70
Jun 12, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
78
Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled raw shrimp then changed their gloves , handed clean utensils without washing hands. Employee washed their hand and changed gloves. Instructed employee and manager on proper hand washing protocol. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched there face then clean equipment without washing washing hands. Employee washed their hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-25-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface on the hood of the roll top reach in cooler in the wait station area.
14-71-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. 6x6 inch hole in the wall next to the mop sink.
36-24-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in the dishwasher room behind the sprayer hose and the dish racks soiled.
36-27-5
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mila's on the Manatee last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mila's on the Manatee on file is from Dec 22, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mila's on the Manatee?
Across the inspection record, “commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mila's on the Manatee.
How does Mila's on the Manatee compare to other restaurants in Palmetto?
Mila's on the Manatee most recently scored 25 out of 100, which is lower than the Palmetto average of 83.
Has Mila's on the Manatee's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Mila's on the Manatee have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Mila's on the Manatee means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Mila's on the Manatee inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mila's on the Manatee is inspected around three times per year on average.
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