MANGO BISTRO
301 W DEARBORN ST, Englewood FL 34223 · 941-681-3500
Last inspected Jun 1, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jun 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed smoked salmon in the front make table at the counter stored above sliced grape tomatoes. Operator moved smoked salmon.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior bin of. Ice machine on the cook line line, soiled with black like substance.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed clean utensils formed in a perforated rack above the hand wash sink next to the dishwashing area.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in contact with granola on top of the double glass door refrigerator on the cook line. Operator moved scoop.
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No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in the glass door standup refrigerator on the cookline, or the make table across from the cookline.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed stand up freezer in the back room with soiled gaskets.
Sep 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine at 000 ppm chlorine sanitizer. Operator primed sanitizer and ran dishwasher machine retested at 100ppm.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle on counter at wait station next napkins and above sugar packets. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at dish washing area blocked by dish racks and cart. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at dishwasher area used as dump sink. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical unlabeled chemical spray bottle at wait station. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed unlabeled working container of spices with handle of scoop buried in the spice mix.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working containers of spices and oils in prep area and cooks line not properly identified.
Feb 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment, on shelf next to office.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink in prep area blocked with dirty pans. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat 9-11-25
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Sep 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle on shelf over food prep area in storage prep room. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.
Walk-in cooler fan with accumulated heavy dust.
Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Nov 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink at prep area with slicer parts in it. Observed employee remove items from hand wash sink. Repeat 8-1-23.
Prep cook with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook and prep cook preparing food with hair restraint.
Utensils at cooks line stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled working containers of oatmeal, dried cranberries and nuts at cooks line.
Aug 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed strainer in hand wash sink at front counter by 3 compartment sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink at front counter by 3 compartment sink used as dump sink.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, utensils, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean silverware on shelf above hand wash sink at front counter that is stored in such away that it can be splashed while hand are being cleaned.
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.