Mango Joe's
Last inspected: Aug 7, 2025
90
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Mango Joe's stretching back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 7, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to one violation per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “employee beverage container on a food preparation table”, showing up two times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Tampa restaurant scores 79. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee blue drink on prep table employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior
22-20-5
90
Jun 18, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation.
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Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
86
May 28, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
May 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Coleslaw 78 F, salad 61 F on line. Employee placed in cooler at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at bar. Employee cleaned at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Employee hung at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of cups on floor. Employee removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Employee removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine. Employee cleaned at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
55
Mar 21, 2025
Routine - Food
6 major violations.
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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. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large piece of cooking equipment blocking access to hand sink on food line **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed drink ice stored inside hand sink in back kitchen area
31A-11-4
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
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
55
May 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fries (115F - Hot Holding)operator voluntarily discarded.
03B-01-6
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has buildup of ice, discussed with operator. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets throughout kitchen soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed strawberries over ready to eat feta cheese. Operator moved to approved location at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
74
Mar 14, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
78
Sep 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Added bar area with three compartment sink, hot box, reach in cooler and prep table. No handwash sink in dish washing area without having to leave door open between service bar and room. Listed on plans as furniture storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink inadequate in warewashing or food preparation area. Added warewashing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: **Time Extended**
31A-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer gasket torn on cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
78
Jun 29, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken 47F- placed in walk in freezer to quick cool **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 in prep area, 1 in added service bar room **Warning**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink inadequate in warewashing or food preparation area. Added warewashing area. **Warning**
31A-07-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing speaker in smoker area. Removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
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/. Added bar area with three compartment sink, hot box, reach in cooler and prep table. No handwash sink in dish washing area without having to leave door open between service bar and room. Listed on plans as furniture storage area. **Warning**
51-16-7
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans- manager discussed proper drying with employee. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer gasket torn on cook line **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored outside. Cheese sauce in Bain Marie. Brought inside at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-42-4
Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. By single service items **Warning**
33-38-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Over bagged Mac n cheese. Rearranged. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
35
Mar 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing quaternary test kit. Manager from another location brought test kit. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mango Joe's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mango Joe's on file is from Aug 7, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mango Joe's?
Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mango Joe's.
How does Mango Joe's compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Mango Joe's most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Mango Joe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mango Joe's have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mango Joe's means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Mango Joe's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mango Joe's is inspected around four times per year on average.
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