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MANHATTAN BIG APPLE INC

Based on 8 health inspections, MANHATTAN BIG APPLE INC in HIALEAH has earned a 3.2/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 3 months ago · 8 reports on file

5201 West 24th Avenue
Hialeah, Florida, 33016
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

12/3/2025· 3mo ago

Visit ID: 10910063

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 2 int, 1 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed several bowls with no handle used to scoop spices in containers of spices located above the three compartment sink. Warning
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of living green multivitamin stored in the food storage shelves located at cook line. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled. Warning
  • 53B-01-5: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. Observed employee working preparing food, working for over 6 years as per manager with no proof of training. Warning

12/3/2025· 3mo ago

Visit ID: 10724136

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int

  • 41-10-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Omeprazole, and other medications stored on storage shelf above the hand wash sink at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer machine soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: **Time Extended**

11/19/2024· 1y 3mo ago

1 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. By the back door. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: **Time Extended**

11/19/2024· 1y 3mo ago

1 high, 5 int, 5 basic

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaged in food preparation without hair restraint.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed upright reach-in freezer door gasket torn, at cook line.
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed interior of hand sink in the cook line soiled.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed sausage thawing at room temperature in the storage area.
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Omeprazole, and other medications stored on storage shelf above the hand wash sink at cook line.
  • 11-27-4: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.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer machine soiled.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In the hand wash sink at cook line used as storage, observed mini pink whiskey bottle, an unused equipment stored in the hand sink. Employee removed everything on site. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand sink at cook line.

6/26/2024· 1y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8648743

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int, 1 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled located above reach in coolers near exit door. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: Observed ceiling vents soiled located above reach in coolers near exit door. **Time Extended**
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. At the time of the inspection observed manager Ricardo Rivero with no proof of Food Manager Certificate. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: At the time of the inspection, observed current active manager Ricardo Rivero could not provide proof of Food Manager Certificate. Admin Complaint

6/26/2024· 1y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8608786

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int, 3 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. By the back door. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-37-4:Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Restroom: two plastic containers with cooking oil stored on the floor.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Restroom: two plastic containers with cooking oil stored on the floor. Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager. At the time of the inspection, current active manager Ricardo Rivero could not provide proof of Food Manager Certificate. Repeat Violation

4/8/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8608509

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int, 2 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled located above reach in coolers near exit door. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-08: **Time Extended**
  • 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored in preparation table at front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-08: **Time Extended**
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. At the time of the inspection observed manager Ricardo Rivero with no proof of Food Manager Certificate. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-08: **Time Extended**

2/8/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8382330

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 1 int, 6 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled located above reach in coolers near exit door.
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 13-02-4:Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged with food and no hair restraint.
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed Knife under steam table near 3 compartment sink.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored in preparation table at front counter.
  • 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee begin to engage with food preparation without washing hands. Coached employee on proper method. Employee washed his hands. Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. At the time of the inspection observed manager Ricardo Rivero with no proof of Food Manager Certificate.

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