Bonfire Mofongo House and Lounge
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
47
Score
Going back to 2022, Bonfire Mofongo House and Lounge has nine inspections in the public record. On Feb 17, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 15 violations lately compared to roughly six violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting Bonfire Mofongo House and Lounge on the weaker side. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
13
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 13 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at handsink across cook line. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-17: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at reach in cooler door handle soiled throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-17: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-17: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-17: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-17: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-17: **Time Extended**
10-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-17: **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-17: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed at dishwasher area.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-17: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at reach in cooler across cook line. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-17: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-17: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-17: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled behind handsink across cook line. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-17: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at preparation area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-17: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
47
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less.
03A-03-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at handsink across cook line. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - 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. Observed Yoelkis Alvarez hired more than 60 days with no food handler certificate. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-02-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at reach in cooler door handle soiled throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed at dishwasher area.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at reach in cooler across cook line. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled behind handsink across cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
37
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at handsink across cook line. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - 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. Observed Yoelkis Alvarez hired more than 60 days with no food handler certificate.
53B-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at reach in cooler door handle soiled throughout establishment.
23-24-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed at dishwasher area.
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at reach in cooler across cook line. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled behind handsink across cook line.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no hair restraint. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
41
Mar 11, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food debris on top preparation table.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed tv stand blocking handwashing sink. Next to 3 compartment sink by dry storage area. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal containers with clean utensil inside handwashing sink next to cook line, employee removed and stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink in kitchen area. Employee provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee personal drink on top preparation table. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee handling food without a hair restraint, manager provided hat during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of potatoes being stored on the floor inside walk in cooler . Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris across from 3 compartment sink.
22-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping towel on top preparation table across from oven.
21-12-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed on top preparation table across from the oven .
21-09-4
50
Nov 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
82
May 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed not quat test strips. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed potatoes inside the reach in cooler not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container used as scoop inside the rice. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under a green cutting board. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
67
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary testing kit for three compartment sink.
16-37-1
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed a set of knives stored between wall and prep table located in back kitchen. Operator removed knives immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled at the cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed a wet mop near back exit not stored properly. Operator hung up mop. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed metal container with salt not labeled at prep table in back kitchen. Operator placed label immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
74
Jun 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.observed at the mop sink.
29-34-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed bar was relocated. **Warning**
51-14-7
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand sink by the stove. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
55
Nov 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the mop sink.
29-34-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the hand wash sink in front of the stove.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Observed at the walk in cooler next to the exit door.
38-04-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bonfire Mofongo House and Lounge last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bonfire Mofongo House and Lounge on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bonfire Mofongo House and Lounge?
Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Bonfire Mofongo House and Lounge.
How does Bonfire Mofongo House and Lounge compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Bonfire Mofongo House and Lounge most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Bonfire Mofongo House and Lounge's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Bonfire Mofongo House and Lounge have averaged around 15 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Bonfire Mofongo House and Lounge means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Bonfire Mofongo House and Lounge inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bonfire Mofongo House and Lounge is inspected around three times per year on average.
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