MAMBO'S GRILL
Old Dixie Highway
Homestead, Florida, 33030
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 2/18/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observe on rice white bin container at kitchen area, operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observe cooked pork and cooked pasta containers not covered on shelves at walk in cooler, operator covered food during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observe soiled white cutting board at kitchen area.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/18/2025 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 10/7/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Inspection Details:
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back door. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/7/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 7/19/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
9
Basic
14
Total
27
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on sugar container at kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed some missing ceiling tiles at kitchen area.
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed at kitchen area.
- 24-26-4:Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed plastic food containers at kitchen area.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back door.
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed on top of ice machine.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 89° next to steam table. **Corrected On-Site**
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in units at kitchen area.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pork container not covered inside walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimp (frozen) inside HWS at kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
- 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed in kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oil and vinegar bottles not labeled with common names at cook line.
- 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed raid spray bottle in shelves at kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above cooked black beans on shelves inside walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw fish on shelves at walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
- 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 rice (123F - Hot Holding); beans (132F - Hot Holding); on steam table, as per employee less than 2 hours. Employee proceeded to reheat food. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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 soiled can opener blade.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed raw shrimp stored inside HWS in kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available.
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
- 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. Observed at kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
- 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/19/2024 revealed 27 total violations (4 high priority, 9 intermediate, 14 basic).