COCO MAMBO RESTAURANT
3745 S MILITARY TRAIL, Greenacres FL 33463 · 5617058989
Last inspected Jul 7, 2025 · 7 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Discussed with operator and provided clean up poster hand out via email.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $560
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025013902 | Jan 2, 2025 | Apr 17, 2025 | $200 |
| 2--2016032675 | Jun 28, 2016 | Aug 17, 2016 | $360 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Discussed with operator to install vacuum breaker at all hose bibs
Mar 28, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. In walk in cooler on can storage shelf one can of Alfredo sauce heavily rusted. See stop sale.
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee washing dishes did not wash hands before handling container of cooked ribs. Discussed with operator employee washed hands.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed tongs in handwashing sink and did not sanitize. Discussed with operator to wash and sanitize before use.
Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Operators probe thermometer has heavy build of sticky grease like substance. Discussed with operator to clean and sanitize.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler raw shell eggs stored on metal wire shelf directly above bottles of sauces. Discussed with operator who corrected storage of products.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In reach in cooler open package of raw sausage stored on metal wire shelf directly above non commercially packaged plastic wrapped raw fish. Discussed with operator who corrected storage of products.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. In walk in cooler raw shell eggs (55F - Cold Holding) per operator product placed in cooler yesterday. Discussed cold holding storage requirements for raw shell eggs operator moved eggs to another cooler. Walk in cooler being cooled by hole cut in wall to walk in freezer and not cooling adequately.
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. Discussed with operator and provided clean up poster hand out via email.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In kitchen cooked pork ribs (79F - Cooling)at 12:10 since 11:10 to 76F at 12:40. At this current rate of cooling product will not reach 70F within 2 hours discussed with operator who moved product to reach in cooler to chill.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In kitchen hand washing sink used to wash dishes. Discussed with operator who educated employees. At bar handwashing sink used to store strainer and sponge. Discussed with operator who educated employees.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen at hand washing sink next to dishwashing area no paper towels provided. Discussed with operator who replaced paper towels.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In kitchen at dishwashing area spray bottle containing cleaning agents not labeled. Discussed with operator who labeled bottle.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen has Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Discussed with operator to clean and sanitize machine.
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. In walk in cooler condenser fan has heavy accumulation of black mold like substance. Discussed with operator to clean and sanitize area.
Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler plastic bin of cut French fries stored on floor. Discussed with operator who removed container from floor.
Flammables stored near a source of ignition. For reporting purposes only. In kitchen next to dish storage rack 3 large propane tanks, 1 connected to portable gas stove. Discussed with operator.
Jan 2, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken not commercially packaged over raw salmon in freezer unit. Removed
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Butane fuel with pineapples and Carmel syrup on shelf under soup
Oct 31, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken not commercially packaged over raw salmon in freezer unit. Removed
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Butane fuel with pineapples and Carmel syrup on shelf under soup
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At triple sink
Mar 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observe Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm); Operator correct to Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm)
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observe at one of two in men's room.
Food stored on floor. Observe a plastic container of olives on floor in walk-in refrigerator.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observe near 3 compartment sink.
Uncovered food stored near exposed to soap. Observe sugar in cup with soap dispenser that could contaminate. Operator moved.
Oct 13, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Oct 5, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure....grabbed bread with bare hands. Stop sale issue.Operator educated employee.
Food stored in ice used for drinks. Beer bottles stored in drink ice. See stop sale. Operator discarded ice.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...raw shrimp above milk, salsa in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen. Employee properly stored food.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.... Food stored in ice used for drinks. Beer bottles stored in drink ice....Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure....grabbed bread with bare hands.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.... Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....rice 45°, pasta 45°, raw commercially processed sausage 46°, raw cod fish covered with salt in walk in cooler being held more than 4 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....rice 45°, pasta 45°, raw commercially processed sausage 46°, raw cod fish 45° covered with salt in walk in cooler being held more than 4 hours. Stop sale issue accept raw food.. Employee discarded food and raw food food moved to walk in freezer.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Handwash sink removed from dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing....stored strainer, dumped ice straw in handwashing sink at bar.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/..... Handwashing sink removed from dishwashing area.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Food stored on floor...broccoli box at walk in freezer. Operator properly stored.
Stored food not covered...fork fat, butter, shrimp in reach in cooler at kitchen.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.