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(THE) MOFONGO KING

Health inspection records show (THE) MOFONGO KING in PORT ST LUCIE has 8 inspections with a food safety rating of 2.3/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 2 weeks ago · 8 reports on file

Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
Port Saint Lucie, Florida, 34984
Saint Lucie County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/23/2026· 2w ago

Visit ID: 13495752

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 3 int, 7 basic

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In kitchen.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on cutting board on cook line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 51-09-4:Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. License reads 50. 20 seats outside. Emailed form. Repeat Violation
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. In a shared plaza. Operator tried to close but it is to far back. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Napkins. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
  • 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. On dough. Operator corrected. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  • 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. Flan. Employee dated. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear liquid. Operator labeled disinfectant. Corrected On-Site

8/18/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10891930

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 6 basic

  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Kitchen area. Repeat Violation
  • 51-09-4:Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment has 50 seats inside and 20 seats outside. Emailed seating evaluation form.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In kitchen near beverage area and in front of three compartment sink.
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Near beverage area in kitchen.
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over desserts in walk in cooler. Manager moved eggs. Corrected On-Site

6/23/2025· 8mo ago

Visit ID: 10825658

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 3 basic

  • 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In kitchen. Tile has been ordered. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-23: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-23: **Time Extended**
  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-23: **Time Extended**
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. For red hose at front counter. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-23: **Time Extended**

4/23/2025· 10mo ago

Visit ID: 10724481

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 1 int, 8 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning
  • 05-11-4:Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. Dessert cooler at front counter. Employee placed one in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In kitchen. Tile has been ordered. Warning
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Coffee cup on cutting board in kitchen. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Napkins. Employee placed on shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tres leche cake 47F cold holding, flan vanilla 45F cold holding, flan 45F cold holding. Was removed from cooler and placed in front counter. Advised to rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. For red hose at front counter. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

11/19/2024· 1y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8779046

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 4 basic

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Repeat Violation
  • 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In kitchen Repeat Violation
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of water on floor Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Pork over vegetables Corrected On-Site
  • 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.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Corrected On-Site

5/17/2024· 1y 9mo ago

Visit ID: 8674939

Met Inspection Standards

3 basic

  • 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Over cook line, insulation exposed. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-17: **Time Extended**
  • 36-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Along walls in Kuching - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-17: **Time Extended**
  • 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Dish area - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-17: **Time Extended**

5/16/2024· 1y 10mo ago

Visit ID: 8570208

Follow-up Inspection Required

5 high, 2 int, 9 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Over cook line, insulation exposed. Repeat Violation
  • 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Along walls in Kuching
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Dish area
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored foods in walk in cooler not covered.
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food in the walk in cooler.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw shell eggs over cooked stew and cooked chicken in walk in cooler.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. All items in walk in cooler. Manager came in this morning and noticed cooler not cold but temps were taken.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All items in the walk in cooler. cod fish (53F - Cold Holding); conch (53F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (53F - Cold Holding); raw beef (49F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (49F); cooked beef (47F - Cold Holding); raw beef (47F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (49F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (49F - Cold Holding); raw pork (45F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (ambient 50F - Cold Holding) Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hanging from rack of bag n box station.
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. For red hose
  • 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. Employee less than 60 days
  • 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.

12/8/2023· 2y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8377750

Met Inspection Standards

4 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bulk sugar and rice Corrected On-Site
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave needs to be cleaned outside
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In kitchen Corrected On-Site