MOFONGO'S RESTAURANT
1672 SW 8 ST, Miami FL 33135 · 786-273-0008
Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · 5 visits since February 2025
FEB 25
AUG 25
NOV 25
JUL 26
≈ ERRATIC
4 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 4 live flies flying throughout the bar area, 2 live flies rest on a shelf in the prep area, and 3 live flies flying throughout the ware wash area.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Jul 15, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findingsThe state's own report →
Container of medicine improperly stored. Storage area by the walk in cooler: metro burn gel stored on a shelf with onion powder and white pepper and above a container with beef base.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment is open to the public at the time of the inspection. License with the Division expired 10/01/25
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Walk in cooler: raw chicken stored above shrimps. Discussed with the operator and provided the handout.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Prep area, reach on cooler: three milks dessert dated 7/6. Stand up reach in Coca-Cola cooler: flan dated 7/5. Coconut three milk dessert dated 7/7. As per operator, prepared in-house on the date written on the container.
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Prep area, reach on cooler: three milks dessert dated 7/6. Stand up reach in Coca-Cola cooler: flan dated 7/5. Coconut three milk dessert dated 7/7.
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 not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen, prep area
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. By the fryers: employee shades and a speaker on the shelf with takeout containers.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Walk in cooler: containers with peeled plantains stored on the floor.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Table in front of the main cookline: tongs spoons, spatula, and knives stored in standing water at 88° inspector discussed with the operator operator started the water and placed no water in the container
Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Observed the operator run the dishwasher 3 times, the gauges did not move.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Warewash area corner by the storage shelves
Nov 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the license with the Division expired 10/01/25 Establishment is open to the public at the time of the inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle soiled in the bar area, nearby the three compartment sink.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen: container stored inside the hand sink.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Ware wash area.
Aug 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Dining room and back area.
Aug 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 22 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority5 Intermediate11 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 4 live flies flying throughout the bar area, 2 live flies rest on a shelf in the prep area, and 3 live flies flying throughout the ware wash area.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Walk in cooler: raw chicken stored above raw beef. Discussed with the operator and provided the handout for the proper storage of food.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Stand up reach in cooler: flan prepared in-house dated 7/21 and 7/31
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Stand up reach in cooler: flan prepared in-house dated 7/21 and 7/31
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Kitchen: quaternary sanitizer bucket stored on the bottom shelf of a prep by seasonings.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Dining room and back area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.bar: soda gun nozzles soiled.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator could not provide the chlorine and quaternary test kits.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. All hand washing sinks except in the ware wash area.
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. As per operator, everyone has been employed more than 60 days: Alexis Leonardo Sylvia, Gloria José, Jorge Yander, Alberto, Maria, N., Marcel, Maria P., Morales, Katy, Luis Rafael, Angel, and King.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Ware wash area.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Ware wash area and back
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Ware wash area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Ware ware area : clean pans wet nesting.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Ware wash area and back area by the ice machine.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. All drains soiled.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. All sinks.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Kitchen, shelves with the microwave soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout the kitchen and the ware wash area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout the kitchen.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
Feb 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.