MANGO BISTRO

Based on 5 health inspections, MANGO BISTRO in ENGLEWOOD has earned a 2.8/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

301 West Dearborn Street
Florida, 34223
Sarasota County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/16/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10941800

  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed unlabeled working container of spices with handle of scoop buried in the spice mix.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working containers of spices and oils in prep area and cooks line not properly identified.
  • 22-41-4: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. Observed dishwasher machine at 000 ppm chlorine sanitizer. Operator primed sanitizer and ran dishwasher machine retested at 100ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle on counter at wait station next napkins and above sugar packets. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at dish washing area blocked by dish racks and cart. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at dishwasher area used as dump sink. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical unlabeled chemical spray bottle at wait station. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 2/17/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8886774

  • 22-16-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat 9-11-25 Repeat Violation
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment, on shelf next to office.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink in prep area blocked with dirty pans. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 9/11/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8730547

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Walk-in cooler fan with accumulated heavy dust.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle on shelf over food prep area in storage prep room. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 11/27/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8460859

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook and prep cook preparing food with hair restraint.
  • 24-18-4:Basic - Utensils at cooks line stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled working containers of oatmeal, dried cranberries and nuts at cooks line.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink at prep area with slicer parts in it. Observed employee remove items from hand wash sink. Repeat 8-1-23. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 13-06-4:Intermediate - Prep cook with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.

Inspection Date: 8/1/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8351766

  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, utensils, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean silverware on shelf above hand wash sink at front counter that is stored in such away that it can be splashed while hand are being cleaned.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed strainer in hand wash sink at front counter by 3 compartment sink.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink at front counter by 3 compartment sink used as dump sink.