Mango Jo's Bar and Liquor

2626 E College Ave, Ruskin, FL 33570

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Mango Jo's Bar and Liquor has five inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 6, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to four violations per visit.

Compared to the broader Ruskin restaurant scene, this is about average. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 6, 2026

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink in kitchen.

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at bar.

22-02-4

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in reach in cooler.

08B-49-4

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

32-12-6

Oct 29, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: No food manager certification provided at time of callback. **Admin Complaint**

53A-01-7

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: No employee training provided at time of callback. **Admin Complaint**

53B-01-5

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: No reporting agreements provided at time of callback. **Admin Complaint**

11-26-1

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: **Admin Complaint**

22-20-5

Aug 29, 2024

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 8 violations

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 - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.

53A-01-7

Intermediate - 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.

53B-01-5

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 - Food stored on floor. Water on floor next to ice machine.

08B-38-4

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle in ice at ice machine.

10-08-5

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drinks in reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

12B-13-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine. **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Aug 24, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Oct 21, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mango Jo's Bar and Liquor last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mango Jo's Bar and Liquor on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Mango Jo's Bar and Liquor compare to other restaurants in Ruskin?

Mango Jo's Bar and Liquor most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Ruskin average of 74.

Has Mango Jo's Bar and Liquor's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mango Jo's Bar and Liquor have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Mango Jo's Bar and Liquor 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 Mango Jo's Bar and Liquor inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mango Jo's Bar and Liquor is inspected around two times per year on average.

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