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Taqueria 'el Manny'

117 Cumberland St, Lake Placid, FL 33852
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk

Taqueria 'el Manny' appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 5, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “no conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer”, which has been cited three times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Lake Placid restaurants. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
82
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
74
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
61
May 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Fabulouso and bleach spray bottles not labeled. Operator will label. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-17-4
90
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. Provided operator with the Vomiting and Diarrhea clean up form **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator obtained. **Corrected On-Site**
05-08-4
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. Provided Operator with the Food Reporting Agreement, all employees were able to sign. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface at service windows.
14-71-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Repeat Violation**
05-09-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed at green triple sink.
14-06-4
64
May 3, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. Provided operator with the Vomiting and Diarrhea clean up form. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
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. Provided Operator with the Food Reporting Agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Repeat Violation**
05-09-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle at hand washing sink.
29-11-4
67
Dec 15, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Light shield soiled.
36-50-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on stand up cooler. Operator cleaned gasket. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
05-09-4
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria 'el Manny' last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria 'el Manny' on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taqueria 'el Manny'?

Across the inspection record, “no conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taqueria 'el Manny'.

How does Taqueria 'el Manny' compare to other restaurants in Lake Placid?

Taqueria 'el Manny' most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Lake Placid average of 82.

Has Taqueria 'el Manny''s inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria 'el Manny' have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taqueria 'el Manny' 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 Taqueria 'el Manny' inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria 'el Manny' is inspected around two times per year on average.

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