DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

EL MOFONGO

US 1
Florida, 32950
Brevard County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 3/18/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10798898

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 3/13/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8760333

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting boards with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable. Repeat Violation
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed opened employee water bottle with lid stored on wire rack next to food items in middle kitchen area. Person in charge removed water bottle. Corrected On-Site
  • 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 and jacket stored on prep table next to single service items in middle kitchen area. Person in charge moved employee belongings to designated area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed one employee on cook line engaging in food preparation with a silver watch on. Person in charge educated employee allowed jewelry requirements for food preparation. Employee removed watch. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked lids on storage containers for beans in dry storage area. Repeat Violation
  • 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 multiple scoops with handle in direct contact with product in back dry storage area. Person in charge removed all handles from product. Corrected On-Site
  • 33-38-4:Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Observed no waste receptacle at either of two hand wash sinks in kitchen area.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; soiled gaskets and door frames on reach in cooler and reach in freezer doors throughout establishment. Soiled hood filters above cook line.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed both lids opened on dumpster located at front of establishment.
  • 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed torn tin foil used as shelf cover on bottom shelf of prep table across from three compartment sink.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed box of raw beef on three compartment sink being thawed at room temperature. Person in charge moved raw beef to sink under running water. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 14-12-4:Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed spatula with rubber end in disrepair stored on prep table across from three compartment sink. Person in charge voluntarily discarded spatula. Corrected On-Site
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed multiple cooked food items with temperatures of 48-51F in standing reach in cooler closest to three compartment sink. Person in charge stated food items were cooked day prior and placed in reach in cooler. Confirmed food items were not removed from reach in cooler since day prior. Cooked shredded beef, cooked ground beef, cooked ribs, cooked plantains (48-51F - Cooling) Warning
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one can on pineapple with visible dent along vertical seem along side and top seem. Warning
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed package of raw ground beef stored over opened boxes of ready to eat churros and puff pastries stored in standing reach in freezer in center kitchen area. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked rabo (oxtail) with date marking of 03/01/2025. Person in charge stated rabo was cooked 4 days prior and updated label. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple food items with temperatures of 52-55F stored in flip top cooler in center kitchen area. Person in charge stated food items were placed in reach in cooler day prior and never removed. Deli meats, raw bacon, garlic butter (52-55F - Cold Holding) 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 chicken and cooked yucca with temperatures of 111-125F stored in steam table on front line. Person in charge removed food items and began to reheat to temperatures of 165F or higher. Cooked chicken, cooked yucca (111-125F - Hot Holding) **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed splitter on mop sink faucet with no vacuum breaker on non-chemical side.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed brush and garbage in hand wash sink on interior side of main kitchen doorway. Person in charge removed brush and garbage. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink next to three compartment sink.
  • 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 two employees person in charge stated were hired less than 60 days prior with no signed employee reporting agreement. Person in charge had employees sign reporting agreement. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 9/9/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8891773

  • 06-01-5:Basic Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed; raw chicken in standing water with no running water in three compartment sink person in charge communicated was thawing. Raw beef on three compartment sink shelf thawing at room temperature. Person in charge communicated it had only been out for 45 minutes. Person in charge turned water on for chicken and moved beef to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 14-09-4:Basic-Observed: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board stored on shelf by three compartment sink.
  • 40-06-5:Basic-Observed: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed; employee cell phone on shelf above prep station in kitchen by stove top. Employee backpack on prep table near ice machine. Person in charge moved employee items to designated locations. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-73-4:Basic-Observed: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed; soiled floors under three compartment sink. Soiled floors under and around stove top. Repeat Violation
  • 14-38-4:Basic-Observed: Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked lids on containers with food items in dry storage area.
  • 33-15-4:Basic-Observed: Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed broken and missing lid on dumpster across from establishment. Person in charge confirmed dumpster was theirs.
  • 14-69-4:Basic-Observed: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer in prep area between kitchen and front line. Observed ice buildup in small white reach in freezer across from large stand up reach in freezers. :
  • 10-07-4:Basic-Observed: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed clean utensils employee indicated are used to stir cooking food items stored in standing water at 89F. Person in charge discarded container with water and moved utensils to dish area. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic-Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler in kitchen area next to reach in freezer. Observed soiled hood filters above stove top. Repeat Violation
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority- Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken on front steam table being hot held at 127F. Person in charge moved chicken to In use oven to reheat. Cooked chicken (127F - Hot Holding) **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority-Observed: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw longoninza person in charge communicated was raw pork stored in reach in cooler over ready to eat food items. Person in charge moved raw pork to bottom shelf away from ready to eat foods. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate-Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled dispenser at ice machine in kitchen.
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate-Observed: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed one employee who signed Employee Reporting Agreement in November, 2023 with no proof of food handler training.
  • 31B-06-4:Intermediate-Observed: Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed soap dispenser at hand wash sink across from steam tables unable to dispense soap. Person in charge indicated battery is broken.

Inspection Date: 4/29/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8661113

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 4/24/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8553500

  • 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor in small storage area in front of kitchen has cracked tiles. Floor in main kitchen has areas of unsealed concrete.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under and behind stand up reach in coolers/freezers in small storage area. Floor under cooking equipment in kitchen. Floor under triple sink in kitchen. Wall under triple sink in kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Dumpster in front of establishment.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of white cabinets near front counter. Multiple handles for reach in coolers/freezers in kitchen. Multiple gaskets for reach in coolers/freezers in kitchen. Hood filters above cooking equipment. Mop sink.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster/grease receptacle lid. Dumpster lid on one side is open, the other is missing. Grease receptacle lid is open. Lids closed. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in cooler in small storage area. Interior of reach in cooler in back prep area. Repeat Violation
  • 36-30-4:Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Wall in small prep area near ice machine is not sealed. Walls and wood in small storage closet in dining area are not sealed.
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. In back kitchen/prep area near triple sink, observed approximately 47 live flies. Warning
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In clear plastic top freezer in small storage area, bag of raw chicken in to go bag. Chicken voluntarily discarded. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Four (4) cans of household fly spray on storage unit near rear exit door.
  • 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In clear plastic top freezer in small storage area, opened bag of raw chicken stored on top of package of raw pork. Items moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. In small prep/food storage room adjacent to main kitchen, 37 live roaches obeserved under stand up reach in coolers and freezers. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter in warmer, beef patties 109F. Beef patties placed in warmer approximately 4.5 hours prior. Patties discarded. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter in warmer, beef patties 109F. Beef patties placed in warmer approximately 4.5 hours prior. Patties discarded. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 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. No written plan available. Inspector emailed Form 5030-104 (Clean Up Instructions for Vomitting/Diarrhea). **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit available.
  • 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. No proof that any employee has been informed of their health responsibilities. Inspector emailed Form 5030-103 (Food Employee Reporting Agreement). **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 02C-04-5:Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. In stand up reach in cooler in small storage area, multiple containers of soup are not being tracked correctly.

Inspection Date: 11/27/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8552834

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 11/15/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8482547

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Plate on ice machine above dispenser chute has build up.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line, floor has grease build up. Repeat Violation
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Double door reach-in freezer has ice build up in bottom. Repeat Violation
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On microwave rack by cook line, spoons in standing water 88f. Employee removed from standing water. Corrected On-Site
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. At front counter area, case of styrofoam cups stored on floor. Manager moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. At triple sinks, employee washing and rinsing pans, no sanitizer set up. Person in Charge had employee stop washing dishes until sanitizer could be set up. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In reach-in cooler at front counter area, Swiss cheese (58F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (57F - Cold Holding); frying cheese (58F - Cold Holding); bologna (59F - Cold Holding); butter (58F - Cold Holding). All items in cooler overnight per manager. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler at front counter area, Swiss cheese (58F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (57F - Cold Holding); frying cheese (58F - Cold Holding); bologna (59F - Cold Holding); butter (58F - Cold Holding). All items in cooler overnight per manager. 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. At front counter area in warmer box, chicken empanadas (118F - Hot Holding); cheese pastry (107F - Hot Holding). Operator stated items placed in box in last hour, reheated above 165f. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At hallway storage shelves, container of dish soap store with oil on top shelf. Manager moved dish soap to lower shelf 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. Three new employees present with no proof of employee responsibilities.
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwash sink by ice machine, hot water turned off.

Inspection Date: 8/23/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8324665

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed