MANGROVES GRILL
3705 Spectrum Boulevard
Tampa, Florida, 33612
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.5/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/21/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles missing overtop dishwasher area.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of meat stored in flor inside walk in freezer.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on front line is soiled with old food debris.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters on front line have buildup of grease.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No papper towels at handwashing sink in dishwasher area. Chef placed papper towels at hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/21/2025 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 1/15/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/15/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 1/7/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
3
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has buildup of black-mold like substance.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of bread stored on floor inside truck freezer outside.
- 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Broccoli not washed before preparation. Chef washed broccoli. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-07-4:High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Ham inside walk in cooler has mold growth on exterior of ham.
- 22-56-4:Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dishwasher only reaching 150F for sanitation. Had a discussion with operator about using the three compartment sink until dishwasher is sanitizing and working properly. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink by dishwasher. Chef placed paper towels at hand washing sink. 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. Pork cooked and held longer then 24 hours has no date markings inside walk in cooler.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/7/2025 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 4/30/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-30: **Time Extended**
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-30: Microwave. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/30/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 4/23/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
7
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup with no handle in ice, operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Employee removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave. Warning
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Togo box on floor, operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Handwash sink pipe leaking in kitchen area. Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of seasoning not labeled, operator labeled at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-49-4:High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. High temp dish machine temped 153F, advised operator to discontinue using dish machine until it's working properly. 3 Compartment Sink tested 200ppm Quaternary ammonia. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink in kitchen blocked with cart, operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/23/2024 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 10/26/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/26/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 10/19/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
0
Total
3
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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. Gave operator body fluid clean up sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-56-4:Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dishwasher reaches a rinse temperature of 147.2F. 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. Emailed operator employee health agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/19/2023 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 0 basic).