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MANGO JO'S BAR AND LIQUOR

2626 E COLLEGE AVE, Ruskin FL 33570 · 8136411380

Last inspected Jan 6, 2026 · 4 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats59
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA3910609
Grade history
AUG 23
AUG 24
JAN 26
▼ IMPROVING

3 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $600

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2024070277Aug 29, 2024Feb 3, 2025$600

Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Jan 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at bar.
Intermediate/22-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink in kitchen.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-6
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in reach in cooler.
Basic/08B-49-4
Oct 29, 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
Show 4 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Return visit Oct 29, 2024 · No food manager certification provided at time of callback. Admin Complaint
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Return visit Oct 29, 2024 · No employee training provided at time of callback. Admin Complaint
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Return visit Oct 29, 2024 · No reporting agreements provided at time of callback. Admin Complaint
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation/Return visit Oct 29, 2024 · Admin Complaint
Aug 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.

0 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Water on floor next to ice machine.
Basic/08B-38-4
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle in ice at ice machine.
Basic/10-08-5
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drinks in reach in cooler.
Basic/12B-13-4/Repeat Violation
Aug 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Stainless steel cleaner next to hot sauce.
High priority/41-10-4
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. Sent to operator at time of inspection.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at bar.
Intermediate/22-02-4
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Employee signed at at time of inspection.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At bar.
Basic/14-09-4
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food over lemon and lime in reach in cooler.
Basic/08B-49-4
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Ice bucket on floor at bar area.
Basic/10-14-5
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drinks over lemon and lime in reach in cooler.
Basic/12B-13-4
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. At bar area.
Basic/24-18-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4

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.