Name: MAMBO'S CAFE
Address: 4423 N ARMENIA AVE, TAMPA, FL, 33603, US
Rating: 2.2

Inspection Date: 7/29/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13474055

Inspection Date: 7/28/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10929214

51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Stored next to deep freezer in kitchen unsecured. Warning
36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Warning
35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches located in storage area in back of house; 2 dead roaches in men's bathroom behind toilet Warning
12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee personal drink on 3 compartment-sink. Employee removed employee beverage. Corrected On-Site Warning
40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal belongings on shelf with to go items in kitchen above 3 compartment sink near back door. Warning
24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dishes above 3 compartment sink wet nesting Warning
14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Deep freezer located next to fryer lid not properly fitting. Reach in cooler has torn gasket near back door. Warning
08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Rice and beans in containers stored on floor under prep table. Employee put bins on food prep area Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
08B-43-4:Basic - Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Oil, pickles, maple syrup, portion cups and portion cups lids, drinks, beans and sugar, fridge and walk in cooler in unenclosed area located outside of establishment. Warning
33-16-4:Basic - Garbage can lids open. Employee closed lids Corrected On-Site Warning
36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall above kitchen entrance door. Warning
14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in fridge behind sandwich press Warning
10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between equipment by stove in kitchen; knife stored between equipment by sandwich press Corrected On-Site Warning
10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Container located on prep table near kitchen entrance. Warning
22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave located on prep table across from fryer, interior soiled with food debris Warning
23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled debris; Stove soiled with food debris; Greased buildup on fryer on cook line Repeat Violation Warning
12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in fridge in front of house near grill. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler located by back door. Warning
36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete in walk in cooler in back of establishment. Warning
02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. No labels on containers of sugar, flour and sazon on shelf above 3 compartment sink Warning
35A-09-4:High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 1 insect underneath women's bathroom sink Warning
35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach with egg casing attached in reach in cooler in door frame along gasket. Employee eradicated and discarded. Warning
35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 25 rodent droppings located in storage area in back of house; 3 rodent droppings along wall in kitchen Warning
03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese (54F - Cold Holding); raw pork (53F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. cheese (44F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler next sandwich press on cook line. cooked potato mix (72F - Cold Holding); lettuce (56F - Cold Holding); Mac salad (77F - Cold Holding); Poultry (51F - Cold Holding) on front line. ham (68F - Cold Holding); white cheese (70F - Cold Holding); yellow cheese (62F - Cold Holding); sausage (68F - Cold Holding); eggs ambient temp (65F - Cold Holding) in reaching in cooler under grill top on cook line. Operator voluntarily discarded food. Corrected On-Site 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. empanadas (119F - Hot Holding) warmer next to front registers. grits (132F - Hot Holding) on front line steam table. Operator voluntarily discarded food. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
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. Provided operator with a print out Corrected On-Site Warning
51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed no plans on OnBase for establishment during inspection observed unenclosed storage area where food, paper goods and reach in cooler is stored. Warning

Inspection Date: 1/23/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8834327

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

Inspection Date: 7/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8727887

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

Inspection Date: 2/26/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8581317

14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-26: **Time Extended**
23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-26: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-26: **Time Extended**
11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-26: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-26: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 12/27/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8450166

14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning
12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Warning
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 Warning
21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation Warning
02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Repeat Violation Warning
08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored on top of box of plantains in walk-in-cooler. Warning
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. Warning
31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front kitchen hand sink blocked with large chair 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
11-26-1: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. Warning
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. Repeat Violation Warning

Inspection Date: 7/20/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8349735

14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation
16-13-5:Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed operator washing pot on front kitchen area hand sink. Operator took pot to back kitchen area to properly wash.
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
35B-09-4:Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair.
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. Container of sugar in back kitchen area not labeled.
31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed operator washing pot on front kitchen area hand sink. Operator took pot to back kitchen area to properly wash.
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. Coked food in walk-in-cooler and reach-in-cooler in kitchen. Repeat Violation

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