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MOFONGA HOUSE REST

MOFONGA HOUSE REST located in PEMBROKE PINES has undergone 8 health department inspections, achieving a 1.8/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 8 reports on file

7155 B PEMBROKE RD

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/3/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13516766

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 11 basic

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • 36-06-4:Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.
  • 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed all items in Grista cooler at 43°-44°F. Operator to move to other properly functioning coolers until repaired.
  • 36-63-4:Basic - Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed hoods with buildup of grease with potential to drip into food being prepared on the stove.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of plastic beverage bottles stored directly on the floor. Repeat Violation
  • 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
  • 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. Ceiling fixture burnt out/ flashing.
  • 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Missing on ceiling fixture.
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in all cold holding units.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at front counter.
  • 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Stewed goat, Oxtail, Beef soup, per operator all prepared 25-48 hours prior, no date marks.

9/10/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10874095

Met Inspection Standards

3 high, 4 basic

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - 1) Containers of oil stored on floor in dry storage area. 2) Cases of soda stored on floor in hallway across from dry storage area. Repeat Violation
  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Sep mop stored in mop bucket next to exit door.
  • 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. Grista Reach in cooler-Cooked Mangu (50F-Cooling) Per Manager food item in unit overnight. Item not prepared or portioned today. Observed water condensation on lid. See Stop sale.
  • 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee used personal phone and proceeded to get a clean container to stored cooked food without first removing gloves or washing hands. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Grista Reach in cooler-Cooked Mangu (50F-Cooling) Per Manager food item in unit overnight. Item not prepared or portioned today. Observed water condensation on lid. See Stop sale

11/21/2024· 1y 3mo ago

4 high, 1 basic

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Cases of sodas and water on floor in hallway.
  • 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee enters building while using her personal phone proceeded to reach out for soufflé cups to portioned sauces without washing hands. Reviewed proper hands washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Plastic bag of raw chicken stored above plastic bags of raw beef in grey freezer in kitchen. Manager inverted. Corrected On-Site
  • 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 cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. U-Star - ; Cooked Rice (55F - Cold Holding) Cooked Mangu (54F- Cold Holding). Per Manager food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. Per cook unit was left opened overnight See stop sale.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. U-Star - ; Cooked Rice (55F - Cold Holding) Cooked Mangu (54F- Cold Holding). Per Manager food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. Per cook unit was left opened overnight See stop sale.

7/31/2024· 1y 7mo ago

1 high, 5 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Container of oil stored on floor in dry storage area. Manager elevated. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Cooked Sausage stored in cook line reach in not covered. Employee covered. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt. Reach in cooler in cook line shelves soiled.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep table in kitchen. Manager stored in sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw shell eggs stored above container of cheese in reach in cooler. Manager inverted. Corrected On-Site

2/23/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8592937

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 1 int, 2 basic

  • 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hands washing sink front counter. Sign provided to operator. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: Not posted **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-23: Same- **Time Extended**
  • 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet in triple sink leaking water. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: Same- **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-23: Same- **Time Extended**
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: Same - **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-23: Same Admin Complaint
  • 53B-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: Same- **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-23: Same- **Time Extended**

1/17/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8591782

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 1 int, 2 basic

  • 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hands washing sink front counter. Sign provided to operator. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: Not posted **Time Extended**
  • 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet in triple sink leaking water. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: Same- **Time Extended**
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: Same - **Time Extended**
  • 53B-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: Same- **Time Extended**

1/16/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8500403

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 4 int, 8 basic

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1) 3 dead roaches under Coca Cola reach in front counter entrance to kitchen. 2) 2 dead roaches under Roster reach in cooler entrance of Kitchen. 3) 1 dead roach under chest reach in cooler away from kitchen. 4) 1 dead roach in women's bathroom away from kitchen. Employee removed all and cleaned areas during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris. Microwave oven behind entrance door to kitchen soiled Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hands washing sink front counter. Sign provided to operator. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1) Shelf with clean containers under steam table soiled. 2) Small rack between glass reach in and stove soiled. Warning
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Container of beef stored in standing water to thawed. Manager stored under running water. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet in triple sink leaking water. Warning
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored on floor in kitchen. Manager hanged during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths stored on prep tables throughout kitchen. Manager stored in sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 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. Bag of raw chicken stored above bags of raw shrimps and bag of raw beef in silver reach in freezer. Manager inverted. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bags and bottles stored in hands washing sink front counter. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink front counter. Employee provided . Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink front counter. Employee provided. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53B-09-4:Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Warning

9/14/2023· 2y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8381782

Follow-up Inspection Required

4 high, 4 int, 5 basic

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - 1) Cases of oils stored on floor in kitchen. 2) Cases of juices and sodas stored on floor in storage room. 3) Cases of oils stored on floor in hallway next to storage room Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee cup of coffee stored on prep table in kitchen next to cooked food. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. 1 light shield missing in kitchen.
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair in hand washing sink front counter.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths stored on prep table in kitchen. Manager stored in sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 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. Beer reach in- ; Cooked soup (50F - Cooling); Cooked beef (51F); Cooked goat (49-51F - Cooling) . Per cook food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. Observed item covered in deep pans. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handed a to go container to serve customer food without washing hands. Reviewed proper hands washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Beer reach in- ; Cooked soup (50F - Cooling); Cooked beef (51F); Cooked goat (49-51F - Cooling) . Per cook food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared nor portioned today. Observed item covered in deep pans. See stop sale
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked oxtails (117-120F - Hot Holding) Per Manager food item in unit over 2 hours. Manager reheated. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front counter hands washing sink blocked with 2 bottles of cleaner.
  • 53B-09-4:Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Repeat Violation
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle container orange substance not labeled in kitchen.
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No water in hand washing sink front counter.