Managuita Restaurant

11373 SW 211 St #12,13,14, Miami, FL 33189 · Permanent Food Service · License 2327102

Official report

out of 100

Grade F

Safety score 53 of 100

Latest visit: Sep 24, 2026 (6 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.High priority · not yet fixed · 23 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Sep 14 routine inspection
2 high priority (1 repeat), 6 intermediate, 16 basic (2 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most
-44
Extension granted on Sep 15, now extension granted
Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed
-3
Safety score53

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 3 visits

Sep142026

Routine inspection

24 violations found · Inspector came back 2 times

2nd follow-up visitSep 24, 2026 Extension granted
Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.
10 violations still not corrected:
- 2 Intermediate
- 8 Basic
What was still cited
Intermediate2
- Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress.
  More time given
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for some employees.
  More time given
Basic8
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
  More time given
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  More time given
  Observed establishment is replacing grease trap and establishment is under construction at the back area of the establishment.
  More time given
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom.
  More time given
  Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable.
  More time given
  Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
  More time given
  Hole in or other damage to wall.
  More time given
  Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
1st follow-up visitSep 15, 2026 Extension granted
Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.
14 violations still not corrected:
- 4 Intermediate
- 10 Basic
What was still cited
Intermediate4
- Code 27, Water source: No hot running water at three-compartment sink.
  No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed water did reach 80°F after the water was running for about 5 minutes. Operator provided the invoice of the part that was ordered.
  More time given
  Water with a temperature of least 85°F not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
  Observed water did reach 80°F after the water was running for about 5 minutes. Operator provided the invoice of the part that was ordered.
  More time given
- Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress.
  More time given
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for some employees.
  More time given
Basic10
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
  More time given
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
  More time given
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  More time given
  Observed establishment is replacing grease trap and establishment is under construction at the back area of the establishment.
  More time given
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom.
  More time given
  Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable.
  More time given
  Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
  More time given
  Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  More time given
  Hole in or other damage to wall.
  More time given
  Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitSep 14, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
24 violations found:
- 2 High priority
- 6 Intermediate
- 16 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority2
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135°F.
  Observed chicken (94°F - Hot Holding); beef tacos (112°F - Hot Holding);pork belly (107°F - Hot Holding); sweet plantains (89°F - Hot Holding) in the steam at the front counter. As per operator foods were placed around 10:00 AM.
  Repeat violation
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.
  Observed 1 live roach crawling on the floor if the kitchen.
Intermediate6
- Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Packaged food not labeled as specified by law.
  Observed establishment is selling meringue without any food information.
- Code 27, Water source: No hot running water at three-compartment sink.
  Observed water did reach 80°F after the water was running for about 5 minutes.
  Water with a temperature of least 85°F not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
  Observed water did reach 80°F after the water was running for about 5 minutes.
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  Observed at both hand wash sink front counter and kitchen.
- Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress.
  Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed mop and 3 compartment sink were removed. They are replacing the grease trap and the back area is under construction.
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for some employees.
  To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food handler for Any Rodriguez expired on 08/25/25.
Basic16
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
  Observed container with salt not covered in the kitchen area. Employee covered it.
  Fixed on the spot
  Food stored on floor.
  Observed 4 plastic oil containers stored on the floor of the dry storage by the office.
  Food being prepared in a room that that is not completely isolated from an area where construction work is taking place and the food could be contaminated by construction dust.
  A wall have to be placed during the remodeling.
- Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
  Observed reach in cooler door gasket torn at the front counter.
- Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  Employee removed it.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled at the front counter.
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead roaches on premises.
  Observed 4 dead roaches, 2 on the wall next to the 3 compartment sink and 2 dead roaches behind the reach in cooler at the back area.
  Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  Repeat violation
  Observed establishment is replacing grease trap and establishment is under construction at the back area of the establishment.
  Kitchen area needs to be completely separated from the construction area to prevent dust from contaminating the food preparation area.
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom.
  Observed throughout the kitchen area.
  Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable.
  Observed at the kitchen area.
  Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
  Observed at the kitchen area and at the back area. They are remodeling at this moment, they are replacing the grease trap.
  Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  Observed at the kitchen area.
  Hole in or other damage to wall.
  Observed behind the kitchen area.
  Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
  Observed throughout the establishment.
  Repeat violation
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.