MANGONADAS MEXICAN KITCHEN
6823 N HABANA AVE, Tampa FL 33614 · 813-735-6347
Last inspected Feb 23, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 19 points off where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. February 1, 2024
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $900
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2026015340 | Dec 5, 2025 | Jun 2, 2026 | $300 |
| 3--2024033938 | Apr 25, 2024 | Dec 13, 2024 | $200 |
| 3--2021053703 | Oct 25, 2021 | Jan 4, 2022 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Feb 23, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
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.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards in establishment with cut marks.
Dec 5, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority6 Intermediate6 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Bread and tortilla stored in a black shopping bag in front line Reach in cooler. Operator relocated all foods into food-grade safe containers at time of inspection.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over unwashed limes in back storage Reach in cooler. Operator relocated all items to an appropriate location during time of inspection.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Expired for Cesar.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards in establishment soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. 2 paper towel holders and 1 bottle of window cleaner stored inside hand washing sink at front service counter. Operator removed all items during time of inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At three compartment sink. Operator provided paper towels during time of inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At three compartment sink. Operator provided soap during time of inspection.
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.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards in establishment with cut marks.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Missing filters on front line.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At front line. Operator posted sign during time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease on front line.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Slow draining at Employee handwash sink adjacent to three compartment sink.
Stored food not covered. Multiple sauces in back storage Reach in cooler not covered. Operator covered all sauces during time of inspection.
Jul 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked rice stored in black shopping bags in back storage Reach in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on front line Reach in cooler soiled.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Some filters missing.
Stored food not covered. Refried beans in back Reach in cooler not covered. Several containers of sauces in front service Reach in cooler not covered. Operator covered all items during time of inspection.
Jul 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked rice stored in black shopping bags in back storage Reach in cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. chorizo 49F, 18 raw shell eggs 74F, cooked pork 52F,
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chorizo 49F, 18 raw shell eggs 74F, cooked pork 52F,
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on front line Reach in cooler soiled.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cutting board and mixer placed over Employee handwash sink adjacent to three compartment sink. Operator removed all items during 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 pork not date marked in back storage Reach in cooler.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Some filters missing.
Stored food not covered. Refried beans in back Reach in cooler not covered. Several containers of sauces in front service Reach in cooler not covered. Operator covered all items during time of inspection.
Apr 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Tortillas stored in shopping bags on front line Reach in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on front line Reach in cooler soiled.
Stored food not covered. Multiple food items: raw chicken, raw fish, raw beef, cooked chicken, cooked beef inside front line Reach in cooler not covered. Operator covered items during time of inspection.
Apr 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Tortillas stored in shopping bags on front line Reach in cooler.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. 2 Raw fish fillets stored inside same container with 2 raw chicken breasts on front line Reach in cooler. Discussed with operator concerning cross contamination. Operator segregated both items for personal use.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 2 Raw fish fillets stored inside same container with 2 raw chicken breasts on front line Reach in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on front line Reach in cooler soiled.
No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Water heater broken.
No running water at three-compartment sink. Water heater broken.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef, chicken, milk, and multiple items in front line and service station Reach in coolers are not date marked. Operator added dates to all items during time of inspection.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water heater broken.
No hot running water at mop sink. Water heater broken.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee personal drink inside front line Reach in cooler.
Stored food not covered. Multiple food items: raw chicken, raw fish, raw beef, cooked chicken, cooked beef inside front line Reach in cooler not covered. Operator covered items during time of inspection.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed strawberries, mangos, and bananas stored over Ready to eat sauces in service line Reach in cooler. Operator relocated all items during time of inspection.
Dec 17, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Observed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over tamales in reach in cooler. Operator relocated. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cutting board and blender on handwash sink in kitchen. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tamales and multiple items in reach in cooler. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Priority: Basic
Apr 25, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. February 1, 2024
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. Provided a copy by email.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink blocked by a green cutting board in the dishwasher area. The cutting board was removed.
Sep 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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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.
Jul 12, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Produce stored in plastic take home bags reach in freezer
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over ready to eat meats walk in cooler back storage space operator removed to proper storage
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter Cold holding: Salsa 68 f moved to freezer 2nd temp
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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Stored fruit in hand washing sink operator removed
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/. Plans from 2019 show a hand washing sink at the service area. And a topping service unit which both are no longer in the establishment. Office and dry storage food boxes need to be swapped positions on the floor plan with a added reach in refrigerator in the dry storage room. operator may add a reach in cooler to Service area across on back wall
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. Printed for permit holder and 1 employee signed and owner signed. Next unannounced routine inspection
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.