Mambos Cuban Cafe

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin

Observed mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation

Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area

Observed open package of crackers stored on shelf over prep area

Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic – Food stored on floor

Observed multiple cases of food in freezer stored on floor. Repeat Violation

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment

Observed knives stored between equipment at entrance of kitchen

Manager removed knives from between sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees

Observed employee hand washing station across from grill without hand washing sign

Inspector provided copy of hand washing sign. Corrected On-Site

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

Observed walk-in cooler door gasket soiled

Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled on cook line. Repeat Violation

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner

Observed partially cooked plantains left out to thaw next to reach in cooler on cook line

Employee removed and placed in walk-in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse

Observed Congri rice on prep table at 73F. See stop sale

Employee Stated that rice was placed out at open 11am.n Warning

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit

Observed raw beef, raw shrimp and raw chicken at 46F located in reach in drawer under grill area

Manager stated drawer was opened during rush and placed ice on beef, shrimp and chicken. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate – Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233

Observed employee food training certificate as copy

Observed establishment using unapproved employee training by an unapproved provider. Repeat Violation Warning