Mango Ritas Rhythm House
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
50
Score
Inspectors have visited Mango Ritas Rhythm House 13 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 8, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not”, which has been cited five times.
Mango Ritas Rhythm House's latest score of 50 falls below the Fort Myers average of 80. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
13
Inspections
4
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator changed and primed sanitizer. Rechecked concentration at 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/01/25. Operator in process of updating license. **Corrective Action Taken**
50-17-3
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one 6lb cans of mandarin oranges dented. Operator separated can to be returned to distributor. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed repackaged raw frozen chicken stored over packaged raw frozen fish. Operator properly arranged foods. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in dishwash area.
36-73-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
14-20-4
50
Oct 28, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sauteed onions 50F cold hold, sauteed peppers 47F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator double panned foods with ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed container of raw chopped beef over container of lasagna. Operator placed container on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with flour. **Warning**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic red bucket stored in hand wash sink at bar. Operator removed bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed frozen lasagna not date marked. **Warning**
02C-04-5
Basic - Accumulation of dead insects in control devices. Operator discarded control device. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-06-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair above ice machine in dishwash area. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath shelving in dry storage room near dishwash area. **Warning**
36-73-4
41
Jan 17, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine concentration 0 ppm. Educated operator on monitoring dish machine. Operator changed and primed sanitizer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine concentration at 200 ppm. Operator redid sanitizer. Rechecked concentration at 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked lasagna not date marked. Operator date marked lasagna. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink at front kitchen entrance. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Operator placed employee food on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-49-4
58
Oct 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine concentration 0 ppm. Educated operator on monitoring dish machine. Operator primed sanitizer. Rechecked concentration at 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - 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.
53B-14-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed knife. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed linoleum floor peeling apart in unused walk in freezer/dry storage. Operator has mat covering floor. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-11-4
64
Jun 27, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine concentrations at 0 ppm. Observed sanitizing line leaking on side of dishmachine. Operator fixed dishmachine. Rechecked concentration at 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed precooked chicken and American cheese not date marked. Educated operator on proper date marking. Operator date marked foods. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed linoleum floor peeling apart in unused walk in freezer/dry storage.
36-11-4
Basic - Ceiling above pizza ovens shows water damage or is in disrepair.
36-32-5
67
Dec 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Sep 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
43
May 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
67
Mar 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two 6lb cans of Chili Con Carne dented. Operator separated to be returned to distributor. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
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
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense chili. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in beverage wait station
14-69-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Operator opened packages before leaving inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen.
36-37-5
64
Nov 29, 2022
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. Operator cleaned can opener. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at side bar.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at side bar.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed precooked sauces and meats not date marked in walk in cooler. Operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense black olives. Educated operator on importance of having scoops with handles. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen above cook line.
36-37-5
Basic - Lights in food prep/warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
38-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at side bar.
31B-04-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Forks in kitchen.
24-18-4
43
Aug 3, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator changed sanitizer. Rechecked concentration at 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense tomato sauce. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of gray/mold-like substance on hand wash sink nozzle at side bar.
23-24-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed three dead roaches on floor in dishwash area. Operator discarded roaches. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator removed employee beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mango Ritas Rhythm House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mango Ritas Rhythm House on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mango Ritas Rhythm House?
Across the inspection record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Mango Ritas Rhythm House.
How does Mango Ritas Rhythm House compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Mango Ritas Rhythm House most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Mango Ritas Rhythm House's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mango Ritas Rhythm House have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Mango Ritas Rhythm House 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 Mango Ritas Rhythm House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mango Ritas Rhythm House is inspected around four times per year on average.
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