(THE) MOFONGO KING
295 SW PORT ST LUCIE BLVD, Port St Lucie FL 34984 · 772-777-7080
Last inspected Feb 23, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
MAY 24
NOV 24
APR 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 36 points better than where it started.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. License reads 50. 20 seats outside. Emailed form.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2021057619 | Sep 28, 2021 | Jan 18, 2022 | $160 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Feb 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. On dough. Operator corrected.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Flan. Employee dated.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear liquid. Operator labeled disinfectant.
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on cutting board on cook line. Operator removed.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. License reads 50. 20 seats outside. Emailed form.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed.
Open dumpster lid. In a shared plaza. Operator tried to close but it is to far back.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Napkins. Employee removed.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Aug 18, 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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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over desserts in walk in cooler. Manager moved eggs.
Ceiling tile missing. Kitchen area.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment has 50 seats inside and 20 seats outside. Emailed seating evaluation form.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In kitchen near beverage area and in front of three compartment sink.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Near beverage area in kitchen.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Manager removed.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jun 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. For red hose at front counter.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In kitchen. Tile has been ordered.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Apr 23, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tres leche cake 47F cold holding, flan vanilla 45F cold holding, flan 45F cold holding. Was removed from cooler and placed in front counter. Advised to rapid chill.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. For red hose at front counter.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. Dessert cooler at front counter. Employee placed one in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In kitchen. Tile has been ordered.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Coffee cup on cutting board in kitchen. Employee removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Napkins. Employee placed on shelf.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Nov 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Pork over vegetables
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In kitchen
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Food stored on floor. Case of water on floor
May 17, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Over cook line, insulation exposed.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Along walls in Kuching
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Dish area
May 16, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw shell eggs over cooked stew and cooked chicken in walk in cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. All items in walk in cooler. Manager came in this morning and noticed cooler not cold but temps were taken.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All items in the walk in cooler. cod fish (53F - Cold Holding); conch (53F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (53F - Cold Holding); raw beef (49F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (49F); cooked beef (47F - Cold Holding); raw beef (47F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (49F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (49F - Cold Holding); raw pork (45F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (ambient 50F - Cold Holding)
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hanging from rack of bag n box station.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. For red hose
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. Employee less than 60 days
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Over cook line, insulation exposed.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Along walls in Kuching
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Dish area
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Stored foods in walk in cooler not covered.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food in the walk in cooler.
Dec 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bulk sugar and rice
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave needs to be cleaned outside
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In kitchen
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.