El Rincon Del Mofongo
Last inspected: Sep 25, 2025
67
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at El Rincon Del Mofongo, the earliest from 2022. On Sep 25, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
“Handwash sink not accessible for employee use” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 82, which El Rincon Del Mofongo's 67 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer over 200ppm at 3 compartment sink. Operator added more water to correct to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed sauce not date marked at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed multiple cloth items at front counter handwash sink. Operator removed the items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed restroom door not tight fitting. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
67
Jul 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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.
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beans and pork not date marked at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed employee restroom at back of kitchen not self closing.
32-04-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue buildup at reach in cooler door handles. Operator cleaned the door handles. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking faucet at cookline handwashing sink.
29-11-4
70
Dec 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Jul 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Oct 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinsing a container. Educated the employee to compliance by washing, rinsing, and sanitizing the container at 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at frontline handwash sink. Operator placed soap at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed by kitchen entrance. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at Reach in Cooler. Operator cleaned the interior of Reach in Cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed whole onions next to cheese at reach in cooler. Operator segregated the food items. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
70
Jul 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef over whole lettuce at Reach in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - 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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - 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.
11-26-1
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed by kitchen entrance. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
67
Dec 13, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation**
50-17-2
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed over 200ppm at 3 compartment sink. Operator corrected to 100ppm by adding water. **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed blocked by garbage can at kitchen handwash sink. Operator removed the garbage can for clear access. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef in container at room temperature. Operator placed under running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed by kitchen entrance.
36-17-5
52
Jul 5, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef 125°F and peas and rice 127°F at steam table. Operator reheated food items to a minimum of 165°F at stove. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed a container of beef. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container at front counter handwash sink. Operator removed the container. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple utensils in container of water 88°F at front counter steam table. Operator removed the water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at exterior of food containers.
23-03-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Rincon Del Mofongo last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Rincon Del Mofongo on file is from Sep 25, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Rincon Del Mofongo?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at El Rincon Del Mofongo.
How does El Rincon Del Mofongo compare to other restaurants in Port Charlotte?
El Rincon Del Mofongo most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Port Charlotte average of 82.
Has El Rincon Del Mofongo's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Rincon Del Mofongo have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at El Rincon Del Mofongo means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is El Rincon Del Mofongo inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Rincon Del Mofongo is inspected around two times per year on average.
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