MANAGUITA RESTAURANT

Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawling on the floor if the kitchen. **Warning**

High Priority

Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 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** **Warning**

High Priority

Equipment in poor repair.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gasket torn at the front counter. **Warning**

Basic

Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Basic

Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom.

Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed throughout the kitchen area. **Warning**

Basic

Floor area(s) covered with standing water.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at the kitchen area. **Warning**

Basic

Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.

Basic - 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. **Warning**

Basic

Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable.

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed at the kitchen area. **Warning**

Basic

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.

Basic - 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. **Warning**

Basic

Food stored on floor.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 4 plastic oil containers stored on the floor of the dry storage by the office. **Warning**

Basic

Hole in or other damage to wall.

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed behind the kitchen area. **Warning**

Basic

In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning**

Basic

In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Employee removed it.

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Basic

Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled at the front counter. **Warning**

Basic

35B-12-4

Basic - 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. **Warning**

Basic

Stored food not covered.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container with salt not covered in the kitchen area. Employee covered it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Basic

No hot running water at three-compartment sink.

Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed water did reach 80°F after the water was running for about 5 minutes. **Warning**

Intermediate

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

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at both hand wash sink front counter and kitchen. **Warning**

Intermediate

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/.

Intermediate - 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. **Warning**

Intermediate

Packaged food not labeled as specified by law.

Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed establishment is selling meringue without any food information. **Warning**

Intermediate

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

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food handler for Any Rodriguez expired on 08/25/25. **Warning**

Intermediate

Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout the establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Basic

Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water did reach 80°F after the water was running for about 5 minutes. **Warning**

Intermediate

Dead roaches on premises.

Basic - 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. **Warning**

Basic