THE MOFONGOS HOUSE

Food safety records indicate THE MOFONGOS HOUSE in WINTER HAVEN has 6 inspections with a 3.7/5 overall rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 5 months ago · 6 reports on file

5008 SPIRIT LAKE RD

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.7/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

9/25/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 13466748

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 int

  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-25: No certificate at this time Admin Complaint
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-25: No proof of employee training. Admin Complaint

7/21/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10920966

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 2 int

  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Vitamins and ibuprofen, stored on shelf and reaching cooler next to dairy products. Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2025 Admin Complaint
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. 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

1/29/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8994989

Met Inspection Standards

1 int

  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

10/3/2024· 1y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8712539

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int

  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over ready to eat foods in reach in cooler. Operator removed raw shrimp and placed on lower shelf underneath ready to eat foods. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bowel of food in hand washing sink. Operator item from hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site

6/14/2024· 1y 9mo ago

Visit ID: 8694769

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of plantains.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on the flat top reach in cooler.

11/28/2023· 2y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8554814

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed