MILA'S ON THE MANATEE
955 RIVERSIDE DR
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/1/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
8
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine with black buildup. Repeat Violation
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed pan with no handle in flour bin. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse on wait station counter next to food items.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed food handling employee with no hair restraint.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed two tubs of onions stored on floor in walk in cooler.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on shelf pole between uses. Employee removed. observed knife sharpener stored on hole between shelves. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp being thawed in container on prep table. Operator stated had only been out one hour. Owner put in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at front hand sink . Manager replaced towels. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/1/2025 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 1/2/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed the can opener stored in a soiled holder. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/2/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 10/22/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black build up on the inside and outside ice machines. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple bowls being used as scoops in seasonings. Warning
- 24-06-4:Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed the can opener stored in a soiled holder. Warning
- 06-09-1: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 fish in the walk in cooler and cook line that were reduced oxygen packaged and completely thawed without being removed from their packaging. Operator willingly disposed of fish. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
- 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed a dishwasher load the dishwasher with dirty dishes then put away clean dishes without washing their hands. Employee washed their hands and out the soiled dishes in the dish machine to run. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed fish in the walk in cooler and cook line that were reduced oxygen packaged and completely thawed without being removed from their packaging. Operator willingly disposed of fish. Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed grill cleaner stored above clean dishes and observed soap stored next to boxed soda in the kitchen and dry storage area respectively. Operator removed the chemicals. Corrected On-Site 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 no proof of employee training. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/22/2024 revealed 8 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 2/19/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black slimy buildup interior of ice machine.
- 06-09-1: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 sealed packages of raw tuna thawing in walk-in cooler. Operator cut slits in bag.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed customer drink cups stacked wet. Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in small white reach in freezer.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign in employee restroom.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Pan storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelf adjacent to walk in freezer.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee filters not covered. Operator placed in covered container. 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. Observed some employees with no written plan in place.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/19/2024 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 10/23/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed c02 tank not secured in bar area.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board on hot station heavily grooved. Repeat Violation
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stacked wet Customer drink cups at bar area. Manager spread out to dry. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed some squeeze bottles not label. Employee labeled. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed five dented cans of red peppers and one dented can of green beans. Manager removed from shelf. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/23/2023 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).