MONDONGO'S RESTAURANT
3500 NW 87 AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 11/13/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
5
Basic
19
Total
29
Inspection Details:
- 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning**
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave door handle soiled. **Warning**
- 36-06-4:Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed at cook line. **Warning**
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in back prep area soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed several cutting boards located in kitchen area with cut marks and no longer cleanable. **Warning**
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drinks at food prep station in kitchen. **Warning**
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. **Warning**
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
- 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. **Warning**
- 08B-36-4:Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed avocados near hand wash sink exposed to splash. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall with damage near prep room. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at the bar area. **Warning**
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle. **Warning**
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed black microwave located at the bar area with soiled interior. **Warning**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled. Observed walk in freezer gasket soiled. Observed reach in cooler near prep station with soiled gasket. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves in kitchen area with rust accumulation. **Warning**
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed beef and steak not covered inside walk in cooler. **Warning**
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall near mop sink and three compartment sink soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bin of salt with no label at the kitchen prep area. **Warning**
- 35A-09-4:High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed small insects around mop sink. **Warning**
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed male cook line employee with soiled gloves not changing gloves as needed in between food prep and cooking. Employee washed hands and changed gloves. **Warning**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked eggs (110F - Hot Holding); sweet plantains (117F - Hot Holding) boiled potatoes (80F - Hot Holding); beef soup (112F - Hot Holding); beans (127F - Hot Holding) at the cook line and steam table. As per operator, products were placed between 1-2 hours ago. Operator began to reheat products to appropriate temperatures. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed mop sink with splitter attached and no vacuum breaker. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 03G-46-2:Intermediate - Establishment preparing food using a method that has been determined by the Divisions of Hotels and Restaurants to require an approved variance from the Division. Establishment does not have an approved Process Waiver for the method observed in use during the inspection. Observed establishment is doing remove oxygen packaging for sauces such as tartar sauce, sweet pepper, and chimichurri that are prepared in house. As per operator, the products are made on a daily basis and mixed together and placed into small packets. **Warning**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine and quaternary testing kit expired. Operator was provided new up to date strips. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 31A-12-4:Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. Observed food prep room with no hand wash station. As per operator, she is waiting on plumber to come and install. The Division already approved the plans for the remodel on 8/20/2024.Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle with chlorine sanitizer not labeled. Operator labeled. **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/13/2024 revealed 29 total violations (5 high priority, 5 intermediate, 19 basic).
Inspection on 9/30/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/30/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 9/16/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-01: Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the kitchen. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by 3 compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-01: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: Observed wall soiled by 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended**
- 36-10-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed walk in freezer soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-01: Observed walk in freezer soiled. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: Observed walk in freezer soiled. **Time Extended**
- 27-16-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed handwashing sink next to walk in coolers with no hot water. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-01: Observed handwashing sink next to walk in coolers with no hot water. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: Observed handwashing sink next to walk in coolers with no hot water. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/16/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 7/29/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Inspection Details:
- 31A-07-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed room containing preparation table, reach in cooler and meat grinder, no hand sink located inside room. Located near walk in coolers. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: At time of callback inspection Observed room containing preparation table, reach in cooler and meat grinder, no hand sink located inside room. Located near walk in coolers. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: Plan review in progress, operator installed a temporary HWS in place Observed letter from plan review dated May 14 2024 reviewed by Ossian Brady extending the process 50 more days. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-29: From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed room containing preparation table, reach in cooler and meat grinder, no hand sink located inside room. Located near walk in coolers. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: At time of callback inspection Observed room containing preparation table, reach in cooler and meat grinder, no hand sink located inside room. Located near walk in coolers. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: Plan review in progress, operator installed a temporary HWS in place Observed letter from plan review dated May 14 2024 reviewed by Ossian Brady extending the process 50 more days. As of today July 29th Tallahassee still reviewing plans. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/29/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 7/1/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-01: Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 33-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-01: Open dumpster lid. **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by 3 compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-01: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended**
- 36-10-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed walk in freezer soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-01: Observed walk in freezer soiled. **Time Extended**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed slice tomatoes (67F - Cold Holding) stored next to the fryers for less than 2 hours as per operator, operator placed bag of ice on top of tomatoes. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-01: Observed slice tomatoes (61F - Cold Holding) stored next to the fryers for less than 30 minutes as per operator, operator placed bag of ice on top of tomatoes. **Time Extended**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed room containing 2 preparation tables and meat grinder, no hand sink located inside room. Located near walk in coolers. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-01: Observed room containing 2 preparation tables and meat grinder, no hand sink located inside room. Located near walk in coolers. **Time Extended**
- 27-16-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed handwashing sink next to walk in coolers with no hot water. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-01: Observed handwashing sink next to walk in coolers with no hot water. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/1/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).