MOFONGO STEAKHOUSE
8199 North Dale Mabry Highway
Tampa, Florida, 33614
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.4/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/2/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of raw chicken stored on floor inside walk in freezer at time of inspection.
- 08A-11-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw shell eggs stored over bottled beer in walk in cooler at time of inspection. Operator removed beer to bar during inspection Corrected On-Site
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored over unwashed vegetables in walk in cooler at time of inspection. Operator moved chicken to lower shelf Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sinks in kitchen at time of inspection. Operator re filled dispensers during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink next to dish room at time of inspection
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/2/2025 revealed 5 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 4/10/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Next to the walk in cooler/ dishwasher area.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives between reach in coolers. Knives were removed to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 35B-04-4:Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed. Back door opened no screen door to outer opening. Left open. Manager closed the door. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over yuca inside the side by side stainless steel reach in cooler in the back prep area. Yuca was relocated. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Located in the kitchen. The manager replaced the soap. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/10/2024 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 10/4/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 38-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Walk in beer cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-04: **Time Extended**
- 22-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 0 ppm remade to 100 ppm Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-04: Tested above 100 ppmdiscussed with management to re make chlorine. **Time Extended**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 80 f Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-04: Butter 70 f on counter **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. Mash potatoes made Sunday not dated Walk in cooler cook pork and flan not dated - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-04: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/4/2023 revealed 4 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 10/3/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
5
Basic
2
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Walk in beer cooler. Warning
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocados and carrots in box walk in cooler over washed peppers. Employee removed to proper storage Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 0 ppm remade to 100 ppm Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 35A-09-4:High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 50 live ants inside of sugar bin Warning
- 01B-03-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Bin of sugar has ants inside the bin touching the sugar 60 lbs of sugar. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 80 f 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-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Blocked with red bucket in sink at bar area. 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. Manager signed and some employees Signed. Repeat Violation 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. Mash potatoes made Sunday not dated Walk in cooler cook pork and flan not dated
- 31B-06-4:Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Hand washing sink by kitchen entrance. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/3/2023 revealed 11 total violations (4 high priority, 5 intermediate, 2 basic).