Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County

CHURROS MANOLO

7300 COLLINS AVE, Miami Beach, FL 33141

FoodSeating
Latest violations
12
1 High Priority
Apr 27, 2026
City
Miami Beach
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 27, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 7Total: 12

01B-13-4

Detail 24538739

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 6 packs of commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged salmon completely thawed and not removed from original packaging. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 24538735

Intermediate - Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 24538736

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with old food debris. Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 24538731

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food handler certificates expired for the following kitchen staff: Carlos Quintana, Carlos Barrera, Emilio Vila and Maria Pizarro. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 24538732

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottles in men's restroom with degreaser and window cleaner not labeled. Operator labeled spray bottles. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-34-5

Detail 24538737

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles at entrance of kitchen near dish machine and above walk in coolers soiled with dust debris. Warning

06-09-1

Detail 24538738

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 6 packs of commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged salmon completely thawed and not removed from original packaging. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 24538734

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of walk in freezer. Warning

10-12-5

Detail 24538730

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on top of ice machine on soiled surface. Operator placed ice scoop in container. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-20-4

Detail 24538729

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on pizza oven door handle. Operator removed tongs. Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 24538728

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards in walk in cooler soiled with mold-like substance. Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 24538733

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers of hotdogs stored in reach in freezer not covered. Operator covered hotdogs. Corrected On-Site Warning

Sep 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Basic: 9Total: 13

31A-11-4

Detail 24072010

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food grade bags stored inside of hand wash sink near walk in coolers. Operator removed bags from sink. Corrected On-Site

53A-05-6

Detail 24072012

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed more than 4 employees engaged in food preparation with no proof of certified manager present. As per manager, he took manager certification exam but does not have his manager certificate present.

31B-02-4

Detail 24072005

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed hand wash sink near walk in cooler missing paper towels. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 24072001

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed hand wash sink near walk in cooler missing soap. Operator provided soap. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 24072008

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles above bread oven soiled with grease.

13-03-4

Detail 24072002

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation at pizza station with no hair restraint. Employee provided hair restraint. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 24072004

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of meat stored on floor of walk in freezer. Operator placed case on shelf. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 24072007

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of walk in freezer and double door reach in freezer at cook line.

23-03-4

Detail 24072011

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in coolers near dish machine soiled with food debris. Observed fan guards in walk in cooler soiled with dust debris.

08B-39-4

Detail 24072003

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed oranges put in to juice maker straight from original box.

25-05-4

Detail 24072006

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes and ice cream containers stored on floor inside of dry stored room. Operator placed items off of floor. Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 24072009

Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves in walk in cooler soiled with old food debris.

14-17-4

Detail 24072000

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in walk in cooler rusted.

Jan 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

08A-04-5

Detail 23481119

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed produce inside of walk in cooler. Employee placed items in correct storage order. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23481117

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with old food debris.

13-03-4

Detail 23481118

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint at pizza station. Employee provided hair restraint. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 23481120

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 23481115

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on pizza oven door handle. Employee removed tongs. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23481116

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards inside of walk in cooler.

Jul 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

29-34-4

Detail 22985865

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose bibb near ice machine in kitchen missing backflow preventer.

41-17-4

Detail 22985866

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with windows cleaner and sanitizer with no label inside woman's restroom. Employee provided labels for spray bottles. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 22985864

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of left walk-in freezer and ice buildup inside of reach-in freezer in the kitchen.

10-20-4

Detail 22985867

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle at pizza station. Employee removed tongs from door handle. Corrected On-Site

25-05-4

Detail 22985868

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of deli paper and a case of takeout cups stored on floor inside of storage room. Operator removed cases from the floor. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 22985863

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container with hot dogs and container of fish stored inside of reach in freezer with no lid. Employees provided lids for containers. Corrected On-Site

Apr 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 10Total: 15

12A-10-4

Detail 22809948

High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee scratch bare arm with soiled glove and proceed to handling clean dishes. Manager and employee were coached on proper glove change and hand wash procedures. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

08A-05-6

Detail 22809939

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked rice and sandwiches inside of reach in cooler near storage area. Employee placed raw shell eggs underneath ready to eat products. Corrected On-Site

12A-09-4

Detail 22809951

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee at dishware area grab cellular phone from pocket with soiled gloves and continue to handle clean dishes. Manager and employee were coached on proper glove change and hand wash procedures. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 22809952

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink at cook line used to store dirty mixing bowl. Manager removed mixing bowl from hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 22809949

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 2 spray bottles with degreaser stored under prep table at cook line with no label. Employee provided label for spray bottles. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 22809941

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed scoops with no handle stored inside of salt bucket at cook line. Manager removed scoops from bucket. Corrected On-Site

36-06-4

Detail 22809944

Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure on floor at dishware area. Manager removed cardboard boxes from floor. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 22809946

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled with grease and old food debris at cook line and prep area. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 22809950

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line. Repeat Violation

29-18-4

Detail 22809947

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed missing drain cover in front of 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 22809942

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engage in food preparation with no hair restraint at pizza station. Repeat Violation

16-16-4

Detail 22809940

Basic - Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. Observed no rinse step at 3 compartment sink. Manager was coached on proper use of 3 compartment sink and rinse step was added to 3 compartment sink. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22809943

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 3 cases of plastic jugs of oil on floor at storage area near cook line. Manager placed cases 6 inches above ground. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 22809945

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop in standing water of 76 F. Employee replaced water and brought new container with water at 158 F. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22809953

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulated grease. Repeat Violation

Nov 3, 2023

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 2Basic: 11Total: 18

12A-10-4

Detail 22421737

High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching his hair and then, handling clean equipment without wash his hands . Manager coached the employee and employee washed his hands immediately. Corrected On-Site

10-05-5

Detail 22421729

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils sitting in water at 65° F next to steam table. Employee discarded the water . Corrected On-Site

14-31-5

Detail 22421734

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed chicken stored in shopping market plastic bag. Employee transferred the chicken to food grade containers and discarded the bags . Corrected On-Site

50-17-3

Detail 22421732

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment operating during inspection with expired license. Admin Complaint

41-18-4

Detail 22421742

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed 3 compartment sink with excessive chlorine. Manager corrected amount of chlorine used in sink. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 22421745

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. Information was provided. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 22421736

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed green scrub inside of hand washing sink and next to 3 compartment sinks. Employee removed the green scrub. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 22421744

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust around vents above pizza area.

14-09-4

Detail 22421739

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive marks on cutting board at salad station Repeat Violation

29-18-4

Detail 22421731

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed missing drain cover in under 3 compartment sink.

13-03-4

Detail 22421746

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees in front area with no hair restraint.

14-11-5

Detail 22421730

Basic - Equipment gasket in poor repair. Observed gasket in reach in cooler in disrepair under coffee machine.

36-17-5

Detail 22421733

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed Some cracked floor tiles . Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 22421741

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed accumulation of ice inside reach in freezer. Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 22421740

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on handle of pizza oven. Employee moved it . Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

33-11-4

Detail 22421738

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

31B-04-4

Detail 22421735

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing hand washing sign by salad station. Sign was posted. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22421743

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled located under coffee machine. Repeat Violation

Jan 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 13

22-41-4

Detail 21700840

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the dm chlorine sanitizing concentration at 25ppm Operator must use the triple sink to sanitize equipment, utensils, china,silver and glass ware until the dish washing machine is repaired

03A-02-5

Detail 21700843

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the reach in drawers under the grill steak (44F - Cold Holding); chicken (44F - Cold Holding). Per operator less than two hours. Operator reduced the unit temperature to improve the cold holding temperature

31A-11-4

Detail 21700837

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the pizza area hand wash sink used to pour liquid of a can in it. Observed the hand wash sink of the ice cream area used to dump ice

53B-13-5

Detail 21700846

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.

14-05-4

Detail 21700841

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed in the walk in cooler cardboard lining on the FC shelves.

14-09-4

Detail 21700835

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed the smaller pizza reach in cooling cutting board grooved Repeat Violation

36-17-5

Detail 21700839

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at the pizza area , the kitchen and dishwashing areas several floor tiles in disrepair

14-69-4

Detail 21700844

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in the walk in freezer Observed ice build up in the hot kitchen reach in cooler

10-20-4

Detail 21700842

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed a tong stored on the door handle of the lower pizza oven door

22-08-4

Detail 21700834

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

31B-04-4

Detail 21700845

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at the pizza hand wash sink

23-03-4

Detail 21700838

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the top area of the salamanders soiled with grease

29-49-6

Detail 21700836

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at the dishwashing reach in cool.

Mar 3, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 20904528

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shel eggs over boiled eggs containers in reach in cooler, kitchen area. Operator moved raw shel eggs to other cold holding unit. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

06-09-1

Detail 20904531

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. Operator open packages. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 20904532

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on preparation area on reach in cooler, pizza station. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-11-4

Detail 20904529

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets in reach in cooler, pizza station, reach in coolers by churro station, reach in cooler front counter area.

14-25-5

Detail 20904530

Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Observed cutting board in pizza station used to cut pizza. Operator instructed employee. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20904527

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris in gaskets, reach in coolers at pizza station and front counter. Observed ice machine vent and filters. Corrected On-Site

Nov 22, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

05-06-4

Detail 20676191

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed probe thermometer calibration: 27°F. - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-22: No probe thermometer available Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 20676190

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed Observed on preparation table, pizza station. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-22: Time Extended

Sep 24, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 12

22-41-4

Detail 20537572

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine 0 ppm. Operator fixed, chlorine 50 ppm Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 20537568

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken with raw beef in reach in freezer, kitchen area, not in original package. Operator moved chicken to other container in the bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 20537578

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed boiled eggs (50°F - Cold Holding); marinara sauce (50°F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (50°F - Cold Holding); ham (50°F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (50°F - Cold Holding); provolone (50°F - Cold Holding); American cheese (50°F); beef empanadas (50°F - Cold Holding); chicken empanadas (50°F - Cold Holding); spinach pay (50°F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler, pizza station, as per operator held for 2 hours. Operator moved to other cold holding unit and called technicians to check/fix reach in cooler.. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

16-37-1

Detail 20537569

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit.

05-08-4

Detail 20537575

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site

05-06-4

Detail 20537574

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed probe thermometer calibration: 27°F.

14-09-4

Detail 20537576

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed Observed on preparation table, pizza station. Repeat Violation

13-07-4

Detail 20537571

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees using jewelry in front counter area.

08B-47-4

Detail 20537570

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed food containers in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 20537577

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed pasta reach in freezer, kitchen area.

23-03-4

Detail 20537573

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in cold holding units in pizza station and in front dishwasher. Repeat Violation

21-07-4

Detail 20537579

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper strength. Observed chlorine concentration >200 ppm, pizza station. Operator corrected to 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation