MANGROVES GRILL
3705 SPECTRUM BLVD, Tampa FL 33612 · 813.977.7066
Last inspected Aug 14, 2026 · 11 visits since October 2023
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AUG 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 27 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found. 2 flies in back kitchen area by dishwasher.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 14, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 5, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. 2 flies in back kitchen area by dishwasher.
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Reduced oxygen packaged salmon, not removed from packaging before thawing as stated on labeling salmon.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda dispenser nozzles on front buffett are soiled.
Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Handwashing sink by dishwasher has no running water.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. C02 tank no secured on front line. Chef secured CO2 tank.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on top of reach in cooler on front line. Chef discarded drink.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Reduced oxygen packaged salmon, not removed from packaging before thawing as stated on labeling salmon.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from ceiling in back kitchen area.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Quaternary ammonia sanitation bucket tested 400ppm of quaternary ammonia. Chef discarded solution. Chef switch to Sani professional wipes.
Jan 6, 2026Inspection 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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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board has stains on reach in cooler.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee working with no hair restraints. Employee put on hair restraint.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole on wall underneath garbage disposal in dishwasher area.
Jul 29, 2025Inspection 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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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Ground beef dated 07/12/2025. Chef discarded ground beef.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler by fryers has deep drives and stains.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef held longer then 24 hours has no date marking's inside refrigerator on front line. Chef added proper date marking's to beef.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor next to fryer is soiled with grass buildup.
Food stored on floor. Boxes of soda syrup stored in floor on front line. Chef removed and properly stored soda syrup.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Tongs sitting inside cooked spinach inside reach in cooler on front line by sandwich press. Chef removed tongs from spinach.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters overtop grill on front line has buildup grease.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Soiled dry cloth sitting on food preparation in back kitchen area.
Apr 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No papper towels at handwashing sink in dishwasher area. Chef placed papper towels at hand washing sink.
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles missing overtop dishwasher area.
Food stored on floor. Boxes of meat stored in flor inside walk in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on front line is soiled with old food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters on front line have buildup of grease.
Jan 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Ham inside walk in cooler has mold growth on exterior of ham.
Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dishwasher only reaching 150F for sanitation. Had a discussion with operator about using the three compartment sink until dishwasher is sanitizing and working properly.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink by dishwasher. Chef placed paper towels at hand washing sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pork cooked and held longer then 24 hours has no date markings inside walk in cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has buildup of black-mold like substance.
Food stored on floor. Boxes of bread stored on floor inside truck freezer outside.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Broccoli not washed before preparation. Chef washed broccoli.
Apr 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave.
Apr 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. High temp dish machine temped 153F, advised operator to discontinue using dish machine until it's working properly. 3 Compartment Sink tested 200ppm Quaternary ammonia.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink in kitchen blocked with cart, operator removed at time of inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup with no handle in ice, operator removed at time of inspection.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Employee removed at time of inspection.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Togo box on floor, operator removed at time of inspection.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Handwash sink pipe leaking in kitchen area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of seasoning not labeled, operator labeled at time of inspection.
Oct 26, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 19, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority3 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. Gave operator body fluid clean up sign.
Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dishwasher reaches a rinse temperature of 147.2F.
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. Emailed operator employee health agreement.
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