LA CASA DEL MOFONGO CORP
6108 S DIXIE HWY, WEST PALM BEACH 33405
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 6/7/2024
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 6/7/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 6/6/2024
High Priority
9
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
17
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At prep area scoop no handle in sugar, operator removed. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in between fryers. Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee bottle water stored on prep table, operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. At stand up freezer container of cooked meatballs not covered. Uncovered pork in walk in cooler Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At prep area squeeze bottle containing vinegar not labeled, containers of spice no label. Warning
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At reach in cooler Cooked salmon 46F and Tilapia 49F - per operator product was prepared yesterday and placed in cooler with lid on and stacked under other items to cool. Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 2 live flying insects in kitchen and 3 in dining room. Warning
- 08A-08-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler sliced Cheese stored in open container of raw ground beef, operator discarded cheese. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler open container of raw chicken stored over an open container of cooked pork, operator move chicken to bottom shelf to achieve proper storage. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee changed task and washed hands with gloves on. Removed gloves and washed hands upon request Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Tilapia and salmon cooling overnight found at 46 and 49F. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw shell eggs at 78F in prep area, cooked onions at 119F at the cook line, cooked onions at the prep area at 78F. Less than 4 hours according to PIC. Eggs moved to a cooler, onions time marked. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. At prep area cut lettuce on TPHC with no time mark since 11:00. Operator time marked the 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. White rice 122F at 12:57 on shelf over steam table. Moved to WIC, 76F at 2:47 **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Tilapia and salmon cooling in tightly closed stacked containers 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. At walk in cooler open container of cooked pork with no date marking, per operator product was cooked 2 days prior. Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At front counter spray bottle containing cleaner not labeled. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/6/2024 revealed 17 total violations (9 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 2/19/2024
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.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions on floor in kitchen Removed Corrected On-Site
- 08B-42-4:Basic - Food stored outside. Buckets of plantains stored outside Brought in kitchen Corrected On-Site** Corrected On-Site
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken In standing water in triple sink Water turned on Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over heavy cream bottles reach in cooler Raw lobster over garlic in walk in cooler Raw fish over plantains in-walk in cooler Removed Corrected On-Site
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Front counter
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/19/2024 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 9/11/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Walk in cooler vents
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Across from cook line
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In missing floor tiles
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In kitchen at cook line
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. One door reach in freezer by back door of kitchen.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. One door reach in freezer by back kitchen door
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef not commercially packaged over raw fish not commercially one door freezer unit. Removed. Corrected On-Site
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Yuca (111F - Hot Holding); in steam table. Operator states food cooked less than four hours ago and placed in steam table. Food item not submerged in unit. Stacked on top of another container. Reheated to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front counter hand sink storing stainless steel container
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/11/2023 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).