EL PATRON DEL MOFONGO
125 N KINGS AVE, Brandon FL 33510
Last inspected Apr 1, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
APR 24
NOV 24
MAR 25
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APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024053423 | Apr 22, 2024 | Oct 31, 2024 | $160 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 1, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Food stored on floor. Bulk box of potatoes. Operator relocated.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
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Stored food not covered. Cut onions and multiple items in reach in cooler.
Nov 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over bread in reach in cooler. Operator relocated.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Multiple utensils drying in hand wash sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked Beans and multiple items in reach in coolers.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Operator washing and drying ziplock bags.
Stored food not covered. Cut cilantro and multiple items in reach in cooler.
Mar 24, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority6 Intermediate10 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Multiple vitamins and medicines on shelf over reach in coolers in kitchen.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in 3 compartment sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plates in handwash sink.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator correct sanitizer bought at time of inspection
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken, cooked pork and multiple items in reach in cooler.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water shut off by employee. Employee turned on at time of inspection.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee yogurt and multiple food items stored over and next to food for establishment in reach in cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag on reach in cooler with clear doors.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Operator only has 1 bay with water filled.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout MFDV.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Jalapeños in source cream containers.
Stored food not covered. Cut onions, avocado and multiple items in reach in coolers.
Nov 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hand sanitizer on reach in cooler. Operator removed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meat and multiple items in reach in cooler.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Butter in Parmesan container.
Stored food not covered. Cut tomatoes in reach in cooler.
Jul 11, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal pan in handwash sink. Operator removed at time of inspection.
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. Elbis Guzman.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler
Apr 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding: chicken 98 F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal pan in handwash sink. Operator removed at time of inspection.
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. Elbis Guzman.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler
Oct 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Wastewater tank is full and leaking on to ground. Operator emptied into mop sink of commissary.
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.