Lake Wales, Polk County

MANNY'S ORIGINAL CHOPHOUSE

210 SR 60 W, Lake Wales, FL 33853

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
3 Basic
Apr 16, 2025
City
Lake Wales
County
Polk
Status
Closed
Inspections
13

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 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-36-4

Detail 23711861

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-16: Time Extended

36-03-4

Detail 23711859

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Hallway Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-16: Time Extended

36-11-4

Detail 23711860

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Grout throughout the kitchen Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-16: Time Extended

Apr 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

35A-05-4

Detail 23708289

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One roach live in At hand washing at the cook line.Employee disposed of roach and sanitized sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23708285

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cook line next to microwave Warning

36-36-4

Detail 23708284

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In kitchen Warning

36-03-4

Detail 23708287

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Hallway Repeat Violation Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 23708290

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 5 Dead roaches by employee entrance to the kitchen. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-11-4

Detail 23708288

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Grout throughout the kitchen Repeat Violation Warning

14-69-4

Detail 23708286

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning

Dec 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 23445823

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at the bar

36-03-4

Detail 23445822

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Hallway in kitchen Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 23445820

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In meat prep area. Operator through cup away Corrected On-Site

36-17-5

Detail 23445821

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In kitchen

36-11-4

Detail 23445824

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Grout missing throughout the kitchen Repeat Violation

May 6, 2024

Complaint Partial

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 4Total: 4

36-03-4

Detail 22854120

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Walls in hallway Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Walls in hallway Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 22854119

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Soda holster missing at bar. Soda gun sitting in bucket of syrup. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: Soda holster missing at bar. Soda gun sitting in bucket of syrup. Time Extended

36-11-4

Detail 22854121

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kitchen floor missing grout. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kitchen floor missing grout. Time Extended

29-17-4

Detail 22854122

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. bar area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: Waste line missing at soda gun holster. bar area Time Extended

May 2, 2024

Complaint Partial

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 10

01B-03-5

Detail 22849904

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Butter Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22849903

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ribs sitting on cookline at 60F. Manager placed in cooler for quick cool down. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03B-04-5

Detail 22849901

High Priority - Whole meat roast hot held at less than 130 degrees Fahrenheit. Prime ribs sitting on cutting board in kitcken at 70F. Manager placed into oven for quick reheat. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22849907

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Eat and cookline Warning

28-02-4

Detail 22849902

Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Condenser dripping water in walk-in cooler on to food shelving. Food has been removed. Corrective Action Taken Warning

36-03-4

Detail 22849908

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Walls in hallway Warning

14-11-5

Detail 22849905

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Soda holster missing at bar. Soda gun sitting in bucket of syrup. Warning

36-11-4

Detail 22849910

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kitchen floor missing grout. Warning

08B-36-4

Detail 22849906

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. 25 pounds of butter with dripping water from the condenser in walk-in in cooler. See stop Sale. Warning

29-17-4

Detail 22849909

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. bar area Warning

Mar 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

24-14-4

Detail 22746333

Basic - Clean working utensils stored between equipment on salad bar across from the cook line. Employee removed the utensil. Corrected On-Site

36-17-5

Detail 22746330

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By Dish machine and cook line. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 22746332

Basic - Food stored on floor. In the walk in freezer towards the back of the kitchen. Operator removed from the floor. Corrected On-Site

36-24-5

Detail 22746331

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Repeat Violation

Dec 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-17-5

Detail 22502584

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cookline and dishroom Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-11: Time Extended

36-24-5

Detail 22502583

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hallway by dishroom Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-11: Time Extended

Dec 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 14Total: 17

22-41-4

Detail 22483604

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. 0 ppm Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 22483606

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Meat room has trays in hand washing sink. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22483595

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Meat room Warning

36-36-4

Detail 22483601

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. 2 tiles by office area Warning

36-32-5

Detail 22483599

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling in back storage room with mold like substance. Warning

24-07-4

Detail 22483607

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Stored pans and sheet pans outback area not enclosed Warning

06-09-1

Detail 22483609

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. 6 oz Salmon on cookline Warning

14-09-4

Detail 22483610

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Meatroom Warning

36-17-5

Detail 22483598

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cookline and dishroom Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22483608

Basic - Food stored on floor. Pan on chicken on floor of walk-in cooler Repeat Violation Warning

08B-42-4

Detail 22483611

Basic - Food stored outside. Gallon dressing Warning

36-24-5

Detail 22483597

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hallway by dishroom Warning

36-62-4

Detail 22483605

Basic - Light not functioning. Walk-in freezer Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 22483603

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Right side hand washing sink Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22483596

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of soda head in serviceline Warning

38-04-4

Detail 22483600

Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Walkin cooler outside Warning

06-01-5

Detail 22483602

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken wings in pan thawing in dishroom. Warning

Jun 29, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

41-10-4

Detail 22094817

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Glass gleaner stored in silverware holder. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22094819

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board salad prep.

08B-38-4

Detail 22094818

Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in cooler bucket of pickles on the floor.

Jan 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 12Total: 14

11-27-4

Detail 21707015

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 copy of procedures. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21707013

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun dispensers at the bar.

36-36-4

Detail 21707016

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above hand washing sink by grill.

50-09-4

Detail 21707009

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Needs to print current has copy from 2021.

14-11-5

Detail 21707018

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door on ice machine. Door handle missing on beverage cooler walk-in.

08B-38-4

Detail 21707012

Basic - Food stored on floor in walk-in cooler. 1 box of tomatoes and One bucket of pickles. Repeat Violation

29-09-4

Detail 21707020

Basic - Handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hand wash sink by blue cooler. Hand washing sink by oven handle for the cold water.

36-24-5

Detail 21707014

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. In Hallway by meat prep area. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 21707021

Basic - Ice buildup walk-in freezer to the right side shelf.

14-36-5

Detail 21707019

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. At walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation

36-62-4

Detail 21707010

Basic - Light not functioning. Above soda machine in kitchen.

23-03-4

Detail 21707017

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Auto sham oven Out side of the ovens by fryer.

29-11-4

Detail 21707011

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At hand washing sink to the right of the grill.

14-09-4

Detail 21707022

Basic - White Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable next to the Pepsi cooler.

May 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 9

31B-02-4

Detail 21098390

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Meat room

36-36-4

Detail 21098393

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles missing on cookline and prep are of kitchen Repeat Violation

06-09-1

Detail 21098391

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. Walkin cooler

14-10-4

Detail 21098394

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Walk-in cooler condenser dripping larger amounts in bus pan.

08B-38-4

Detail 21098396

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bags of ice on floor in walk-in freezer. Cases of meat on floor in walk-in freezer

36-24-5

Detail 21098395

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall hallway very large holes. Repeat Violation

10-17-4

Detail 21098388

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Cookline knife between reachin cooler and hot table.

14-36-5

Detail 21098389

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Ice bin with exposed insulation Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 21098392

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation

Mar 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 3Basic: 10Total: 13

53A-05-6

Detail 20949068

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-22: No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling Raymond Dingler Manager on duty Admin Complaint

31B-02-4

Detail 20949077

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels in dishroom. Employee replaced towels. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-22: No paper towels at hand washing sink in dishroom Admin Complaint

53B-01-5

Detail 20949076

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-22: No proof of employee training available Admin Complaint

36-36-4

Detail 20949069

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Kitchen area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-22: Ceiling tile missing in kitchen on cookline above meat reachin cooler and prep area above microwave Admin Complaint

14-71-4

Detail 20949066

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct used to fix pipe under 3-compartment sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-22: Duct tape use to fix plumbing at 3-compartment sink Admin Complaint

14-11-4

Detail 20949075

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine on left ice bin is rusted and insulation exposed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-22: Ice machine in back area, ice bin is rusted and exposed insulation Admin Complaint

08B-42-4

Detail 20949070

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored outside. Cases of potatoes, burger buns and cases of dressing Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-22: Observed 2 cases of burger buns stored in outside Admin Complaint

33-19-4

Detail 20949074

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-22: Boxes on ground around dumpster area Admin Complaint

14-69-4

Detail 20949073

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-22: Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on condenser and door way, door will not close completely Admin Complaint

33-16-4

Detail 20949072

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-22: Dumpster lid open Admin Complaint

29-07-5

Detail 20949071

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. 3-compartment sink is using 1/6 pans and duct tape to hold up pipes Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-22: Plumbing using black duct tape at the 3-compartment sink. Admin Complaint

14-17-4

Detail 20949067

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. All walk-in coolers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-22: 2 walk-in coolers shelving and 1 walk-in freezer shelving are rusted and pitted. Admin Complaint

14-06-4

Detail 20949065

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Shelving on cookline. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-22: Wood shelving with food not sealed Admin Complaint

Jan 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 16Total: 22

09-01-4

Detail 20793736

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee cutting celery sticks for wings without gloves. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20793738

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork ribs in prep area of cookline 45°F. Employee placed in reachin cooler for quick cool down. Corrective Action Taken Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 20793751

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/ Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 20793740

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels in dishroom. Employee replaced towels. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 20793753

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 20793748

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk-in cooler whipped butter, cinnamon butter and yellow sauce. Warning

36-36-4

Detail 20793733

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Kitchen area Warning

14-71-4

Detail 20793732

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct used to fix pipe under 3-compartment sink Warning

12B-12-5

Detail 20793749

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Open drink on shelf above expo reachin cooler with out lid Warning

40-06-5

Detail 20793745

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone and wallet on top of salad reachin cooler. Warning

14-11-4

Detail 20793752

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine on left ice bin is rusted and insulation exposed. Warning

08B-42-4

Detail 20793743

Basic - Food stored outside. Cases of potatoes, burger buns and cases of dressing Warning

33-19-4

Detail 20793750

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 20793741

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning

10-17-4

Detail 20793746

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored between reachin cooler and stream tables. Employee removed knives. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 20793737

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. All hand washing sinks. Warning

33-16-4

Detail 20793734

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning

12B-13-4

Detail 20793744

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open energy drink in meat reachin cooler Warning

29-07-5

Detail 20793739

Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. 3-compartment sink is using 1/6 pans and duct tape to hold up pipes Warning

14-20-4

Detail 20793742

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Cookline by potato warmer. Warning

14-17-4

Detail 20793747

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. All walk-in coolers. Warning

14-06-4

Detail 20793735

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Shelving on cookline. Warning