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.

5008 SPIRIT LAKE RD

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.7/5)

Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/25/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13466748

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

Inspection Date: 7/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10920966

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

Inspection Date: 1/29/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8994989

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

Inspection Date: 10/3/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8712539

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

Inspection Date: 6/14/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8694769

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.

Inspection Date: 11/28/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8554814

N/A:No Violations Were Observed