MAMBO'S CAFE
4423 North Armenia Avenue
Tampa, Florida, 33607
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 1/23/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Boxes of oranges in front kitchen area
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease **Repeat Violation**
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Potato balls, cracked eggs 79 F; croquettes and empanadas in hot box case front kitchen area at 110 F; 101 F and 100 F. Placing on existing time as a public health control form **Corrected On-Site**
- 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. Cooked food in reach-in-cooler on back kitchen area cooksline **Repeat Violation**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/23/2025 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 7/19/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
7
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Front and back kitchen counters **Repeat Violation**
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Back kitchen area
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust, grease and food debris. **Repeat Violation**
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. **Repeat Violation**
- 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. **Repeat Violation**
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 6 employees working at time of inspection
- 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 cooked foods Walk-In-Cooler **Repeat Violation**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/19/2024 revealed 10 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 7 basic).