MANGU CAFE RESTAURANT CORP
2009 W 62 ST, Hialeah FL 33016 · 305.698.2815
Last inspected Apr 14, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 39 points better than where it started.
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.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed gaskets can opener blade soiled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in the back area damaged
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed bottle of water on top of the prep table. Manager removed bottle.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on top of the prep table. Manager removed cellphone.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Coached employee in correct order.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed missing handle in the three compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled in reach in cooler, reach in freezer.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed gallons of orange juice, milk reuse with juices.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled in the back area, kitchen area l
Oct 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee on her phone while serving food.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. In the standing reach in cooler at storage area observed an employees lunchbox and a water bottle stored with food served to the customers.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensils in standing water at 128F.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sign missing at hand wash sink located at cook line.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use stored on preparation tables and on oven door handles and also by the grill.
Feb 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in the upright reach in cooler located by the prep sink at kitchen raw chicken stored over cooked meatballs.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at hand wash sink located at cook line, hand wash sink interior has food debris.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 2 employees working with food in the kitchen with no required state approved employee training, as per employees trainings expired on 11-24.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bottom of preparation table located at prep area with rust that has pitted the surface.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed oven door handle soiled, oven at cook line.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean plastic containers wet nesting on storage shelf located above the three compartment sink at kitchen.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of both oven at cook line soiled.
Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers. Observed on oven handles and over the prep tables at kitchen.
Nov 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 128F degrees Fahrenheit, stored on flat grill at cook line.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the upright cooler at prep area observed raw chicken over cooked chicken.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed interior of the hand sink at cook line with a lot of food debris.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed a 2 employee food training expired.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses, stored on oven handle.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled, oven nearest to the steam table.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken, thawing in standing water in a bucket at cook line.
Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers.
Nov 21, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Stored on hover door handle.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled
Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers.
May 7, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation table by dry storage area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler located next to 3 compartment sink in poor despair and leaking water.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout the kitchen.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Feb 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 23 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate15 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bags with apple inside reach in cooler next to 3 compartment sink. Employee removed apples from bags. Observe thank you bags with frozen fruit juice inside reach in freezer located at coffee station. Employee removed fruits from bags.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak over ham at reach in cooler located at the dry storage area. Observed raw steak over cooked red beans.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employees partake on multiple tasks without washing hands or changing gloves. Coached employees on proper method.
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. Observed plastic container inside handsink at coffee station.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. At the time of the inspection manager Esmeralda Encarnacion on duty did not have certificate.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Alberto Avila.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed throughout the kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling tile above dry storage area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation table by dry storage area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler located next to 3 compartment sink in poor despair and leaking water.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bucket of oil stored on the floor at dry storage area. Observed buckets with yuca stored on the floor at dry storage area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at preparation area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled located by steam table.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled at reach in coolers throughout the kitchen.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at all reach in cooler at kitchen.
Stored food not covered. Observed raw beef, raw chicken stored at reach in cooler located next to 3 compartment sink not covered.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed goat and oxtail at room temperature thawing. Coached employee on proper method.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout the kitchen.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution, throughout the kitchen.
Oct 11, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the reach-in cooler located in the preparation area observed raw ground beef stored over cooked chicken.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. On the preparation table in the cook line observed raw shell eggs (70F - Cold Holding), as per operator for less than2 hours, employee added ice to the container to maintain food at proper temperature.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled.
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.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. surface rust under food preparation table located in the preparation area.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Printed Consumer Advisory, operator posted sign on site.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Oven door handle soiled
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Used as liner under the food cans, spice bottles on on shelves in the storage area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. In the storage area observed raw pork stored in a bucket six inches off the floor.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed container lid cracked on the corner.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Stored on hover door handle.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer located in the storage area,
Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers.
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