Mangonadas Mexican Kitchen
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
86
Score
Mangonadas Mexican Kitchen has been inspected 11 times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 23, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near seven violations per visit.
“Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Tampa restaurant scores 79. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-23: Food handler training expired at time of inspection. **Admin Complaint**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards in establishment with cut marks. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-23: Observed cut marks at time of inspection . **Admin Complaint**
14-09-4
86
Dec 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Bread and tortilla stored in a black shopping bag in front line Reach in cooler. Operator relocated all foods into food-grade safe containers at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over unwashed limes in back storage Reach in cooler. Operator relocated all items to an appropriate location during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Expired for Cesar. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards in establishment soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. 2 paper towel holders and 1 bottle of window cleaner stored inside hand washing sink at front service counter. Operator removed all items during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At three compartment sink. Operator provided paper towels during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At three compartment sink. Operator provided soap during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At front line. Operator posted sign during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Missing filters on front line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-42-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards in establishment with cut marks. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple sauces in back storage Reach in cooler not covered. Operator covered all sauces during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Slow draining at Employee handwash sink adjacent to three compartment sink. **Warning**
29-20-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease on front line. **Warning**
23-03-4
30
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked rice stored in black shopping bags in back storage Reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: Cooked rice stored in black shopping bags in front line warmers. **Time Extended**
14-31-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on front line Reach in cooler soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Some filters missing. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: **Time Extended**
14-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Refried beans in back Reach in cooler not covered. Several containers of sauces in front service Reach in cooler not covered. Operator covered all items during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: Raw chicken, raw fish in front line Reach in cooler not covered. **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
70
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. chorizo 49F, 18 raw shell eggs 74F, cooked pork 52F, **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chorizo 49F, 18 raw shell eggs 74F, cooked pork 52F, **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked rice stored in black shopping bags in back storage Reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on front line Reach in cooler soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cutting board and mixer placed over Employee handwash sink adjacent to three compartment sink. Operator removed all items during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork not date marked in back storage Reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Refried beans in back Reach in cooler not covered. Several containers of sauces in front service Reach in cooler not covered. Operator covered all items during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Some filters missing. **Warning**
14-42-4
43
Apr 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Tortillas stored in shopping bags on front line Reach in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-21: Shopping bags used to wrap tortilla dough. Operator removed shopping bags during time of inspection. Cooked rice, bread, and tortillas stored in direct contact in shopping bags in front line Reach in cooler. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
14-31-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on front line Reach in cooler soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-21: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple food items: raw chicken, raw fish, raw beef, cooked chicken, cooked beef inside front line Reach in cooler not covered. Operator covered items during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-21: Raw fish, raw chicken, sauces in front line and service line Reach in cooler not covered. **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
74
Apr 18, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 2 Raw fish fillets stored inside same container with 2 raw chicken breasts on front line Reach in cooler. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. 2 Raw fish fillets stored inside same container with 2 raw chicken breasts on front line Reach in cooler. Discussed with operator concerning cross contamination. Operator segregated both items for personal use. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Tortillas stored in shopping bags on front line Reach in cooler. **Warning**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on front line Reach in cooler soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Water heater broken. **Warning**
27-06-4
Intermediate - No running water at three-compartment sink. Water heater broken. **Warning**
27-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef, chicken, milk, and multiple items in front line and service station Reach in coolers are not date marked. Operator added dates to all items during time of inspection. **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. Water heater broken. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. Water heater broken. **Warning**
27-10-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee personal drink inside front line Reach in cooler. **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple food items: raw chicken, raw fish, raw beef, cooked chicken, cooked beef inside front line Reach in cooler not covered. Operator covered items during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed strawberries, mangos, and bananas stored over Ready to eat sauces in service line Reach in cooler. Operator relocated all items during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-17-4
32
Dec 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Observed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint** Priority: High Priority
50-17-3
High Priority - Observed: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over tamales in reach in cooler. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: High Priority
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards. Priority: Intermediate
22-02-4
Intermediate - Observed: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cutting board and blender on handwash sink in kitchen. Priority: Intermediate
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Observed: No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Priority: Intermediate
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Observed: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tamales and multiple items in reach in cooler. Priority: Intermediate
02C-02-5
Basic - Observed: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Priority: Basic
14-09-4
47
Apr 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. February 1, 2024 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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 a copy by email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink blocked by a green cutting board in the dishwasher area. The cutting board was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
70
Sep 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
90
Jul 12, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Produce stored in plastic take home bags reach in freezer **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over ready to eat meats walk in cooler back storage space operator removed to proper storage **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter Cold holding: Salsa 68 f moved to freezer 2nd temp **Warning**
03A-02-5
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/. Plans from 2019 show a hand washing sink at the service area. And a topping service unit which both are no longer in the establishment. Office and dry storage food boxes need to be swapped positions on the floor plan with a added reach in refrigerator in the dry storage room. operator may add a reach in cooler to Service area across on back wall **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. Printed for permit holder and 1 employee signed and owner signed. Next unannounced routine inspection **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Stored fruit in hand washing sink operator removed **Warning**
31A-11-4
43
Sep 8, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-08: No proof of training available. Operator, Cesar Venezuela, stated he had one cook that's been here for over a year and another cook that's been here for five months. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cook pork not dated in reach in cooler on cooks line operator dated pork. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-08: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-08: Still observed. **Time Extended**
10-17-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mangonadas Mexican Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mangonadas Mexican Kitchen on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mangonadas Mexican Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Mangonadas Mexican Kitchen.
How does Mangonadas Mexican Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Mangonadas Mexican Kitchen most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Mangonadas Mexican Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mangonadas Mexican Kitchen have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mangonadas Mexican Kitchen 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 Mangonadas Mexican Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mangonadas Mexican Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.
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