Mango Tangos Tropical Grill
Last inspected: Jul 17, 2023
22
Score
Inspectors have visited Mango Tangos Tropical Grill four times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 17, 2023. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important. Public records show no inspections at Mango Tangos Tropical Grill since Jul 17, 2023, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 26 violations lately compared to roughly nine violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Mango Tangos Tropical Grill's latest score of 22 falls below the Homosassa average of 87. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
23
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 23 minor violations.
View 26 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw hamburger stored above condiments in walk in cooler. -Raw chicken stored above shell eggs in walk in cooler. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. Provided operator with DBPR HR Forms 5030-103 and 5030-104 **Corrective Action Taken**
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. Provided operator with DBPR HR Forms 5030-103 and 5030-104 **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of debris on drainboards or equivalent. Drying rack soiled near three compartment sink
16-15-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Chest freezer and reach in freezer in prep area
23-24-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Near bag in box station **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling shows damage or is in disrepair. -Above cooks line, large hole in ceiling with exposed rafters. -Hole above clean dish storage rack in dish area **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Cutting boards stored in white reach in freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Dirty employee aprons hung on clean dish rack. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Chest freezer no longer properly seals, rusted -single door reach in cooler in prep area rusted **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -behind equipment ok cooks line -behind equipment in bar **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout establishment **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Deep fryer oil on floor in dry storage
08B-38-4
Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Taco meat and cooked chicken thawing at room temperature on rear prep table. Operator moved to refrigerator. **Corrected On-Site**
06-06-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored in soiled container
10-12-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In multiple coolers in kitchen
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At cook line sink. Operator hung sign. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -shelves on cook line -sides of deep fryers **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Perimeter walls and roofs do not effectively protect establishment against environmental cross contamination or the entrance of pests. Large hole in ceiling on cooks line. Container being used to catch water from exterior sources such as rain.
35B-12-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -reach in freezers in prep area interiors soiled -reach in coolers on cooks line interiors soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Behind bar and in dry storage room **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Multiple shelves in dry storage and walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in mop bucket near back door.
42-01-4
22
May 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
43
Dec 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Top of flat top and grill Sauce Squirt bottles by grill Stained cutting board Can opener blade Potato dice blade Interior of reach in cooler and freezer at wait station Ice chute at soda machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-14: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. On cook line and bar **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-14: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in liquor room Shelf over flat top grill Shelves in kitchen Exterior of microwave Gaskets of 3 door cooler on cook line Walk in cooler door **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-14: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In bar **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-14: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Bare soiled wood behind potato diced **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-14: **Time Extended**
14-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In prep room by soda bib **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-14: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen Water damage to ceiling in liquor room Pipes near ceiling soiled in liquor room Wall soiled in kitchen Floors in bar and kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-14: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 2/2021 **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-14: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets of 3 door cooler on cook line torn and vertical cooler in bar Chest freezers rusted Walk in cooler gasket Duct tape used on shelf in walk in cooler Rusted shelves in dry storage room **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-14: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. In walk in cooler, kitchen and bar **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-14: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
58
Oct 5, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mango Tangos Tropical Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mango Tangos Tropical Grill on file is from Jul 17, 2023. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mango Tangos Tropical Grill?
Across the inspection record, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mango Tangos Tropical Grill.
How does Mango Tangos Tropical Grill compare to other restaurants in Homosassa?
Mango Tangos Tropical Grill most recently scored 22 out of 100, which is lower than the Homosassa average of 87.
Has Mango Tangos Tropical Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Mango Tangos Tropical Grill have averaged around 26 violations per visit, up from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Mango Tangos Tropical Grill 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.
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