La Mantequeria

7761 NW 107 Ave Ste 2-09A, Doral, FL 33178 · Permanent Food Service · License 2337928

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Grade D
Safety score 69 of 100
Latest visit: Sep 15, 2026 (8 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.High priority · fixed by the Sep 15 follow-up · 15 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Jul 16 routine inspection
    2 high priority (fixed by the Sep 15 follow-up), 7 intermediate (2 repeats), 7 basic; intermediate violations cost 18 at most
    -31
  • Safety score69

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Routine inspection

16 violations found · Inspector came back once
  1. Follow-up visitSep 15, 2026 Fixed at follow-up

    The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.

    5 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:

    • 2 Intermediate
    • 3 Basic
    What was still cited

    Intermediate2

    • Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

      More time given

    • Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.

      More time given

    Basic3

    • Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.

      More time given

    • Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.

      More time given

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

      More time given

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
  2. First visitJul 16, 2026

    Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.

    16 violations found:

    • 2 High priority
    • 7 Intermediate
    • 7 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority2

    • Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.

      Observed ham sandwich (71°F - Cold Holding). As per person on charge less than 30 minutes and product is rotated every two hours. Product moved to cold holding unit for rapid cooling.

    • Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.

      Observed spray can of Raid wing insects insecticide in cabinet under front counter sink.

    Intermediate7

    • Code 03, Food out of temperature: No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.

      As per person in charge, they keep track of time but couldn't find tracking sheet for ham sandwich.

    • Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

      Observed no quaternary test strips available.

      Repeat violation

    • Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.

      Observed water filter with no service date at preparation area.

      Repeat violation

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.

      Observed paint can and sponges inside hand washing sink at preparation area.

      No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

      Observed at front counter hws.

      No soap provided at handwash sink.

      Observed at front counter hws.

    • Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No certified food manager for establishment.

      A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

    Basic7

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.

      Observed Nutella box on floor at entrance to kitchen and case of plastic water bottles on floor near storage shelf at preparation area.

    • Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.

      Observed at ice machine at front counter.

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

      Observed at ice machine at front counter.

    • Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.

      Observed RIF gaskets next to 3CS soiled, RIC gaskets soiled at front counter under coffee machine.

    • Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

      Observed plates not stored inverted at shelf at entrance to kitchen.

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

      Observed at front counter hws.

    • Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.

      Observed cellphone over preparation table at front counter.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

  • High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
  • Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
  • Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Time/temperature control for safety food
Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Nonfood-contact surface
Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.

Most cited

Handwash sinks and supplies5
Food out of temperature2
In-use utensils properly stored2
Dishwashing facilities and test kits2
Non-food contact surfaces clean2
Plumbing and backflow prevention2
Food protection and cross-contamination1
Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized1