MANGROVES CAFE
13577 FEATHER SOUND DR. SUITE 180, Clearwater FL 33762 · 7278277917
Last inspected Mar 11, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Pallet of eggs
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Pallet of eggs
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee cracked raw shelled eggs then washed hands in three compartment sink.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Water pitcher inside hand washing sink beside stove
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Replaced
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked ground beef in two door reach in cooler no date marked
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the front ice machine.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Under Front counter
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Coffee cup on back prep table during active preparation of fruit.
No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Multiple area of personal food throughout the establishment.
Oct 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed multiple employees cracker a raw shell eggs then touched spatula and handle of pan no hand wash. Instructed to wash hands. put gloves on hands. Employee changed gloves and washed hands. Educated
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Near stove
No soap provided at handwash sink. Near stove
Apr 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee replaced
Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Both front counter
Equipment in poor repair. Bottom oven broken
Apr 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. During inspection observed pan of hard boiled eggs inside hand wash sink next to grill. Employee moved.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to grill. Employee replaced
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Inside large ice machine at front line.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2-1-25
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Coffee cup on back prep table next to microwave. Employee moved.
Stored food not covered. Observed block of Swiss cheese on plate inside back reach in cooler. Employee covered during inspection.
Mar 27, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. During inspection observed pan of hard boiled eggs inside hand wash sink next to grill. Employee moved.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to grill. Employee replaced
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. Started June 2024 Hanh Ly
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Inside large ice machine at front line.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2-1-25
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Coffee cup on back prep table next to microwave. Employee moved.
Stored food not covered. Observed block of Swiss cheese on plate inside back reach in cooler. Employee covered during inspection.
Oct 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw shell egg on counter near oven 60F moved to reach in cooler. Eggs were taken out of temperature at 8:30 am Corrective Action TakenCorrective Action TakenRepeat Violation**
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels at hand wash sink near stove. Manger replaced paper towels
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Coleslaw prepared in house made yesterday no date mark reach in cooler. Employee put date on coleslaw
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Small ice bin next to large ice bin soiled. Educated manager regarding soiled. Manger cleaned.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Drink on prep table back of house. Employee moved drink.
Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine with duct tape for lid.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives under microwave employee moved to sink.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Employee threw away. Due to the condition.
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.