Mangos Cafe and Specialty Store

9718 N 56 St, Temple Terrace, FL 33617

Grocery / Market

Last inspected: Nov 6, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Mangos Cafe and Specialty Store has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Nov 6, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.

The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to the broader Temple Terrace restaurant scene, where the average is 87, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 6, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 5, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Nov 8, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Mar 20, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Oct 20, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator has two new employees

11-26-1

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working properly. Only dispenses a few inches at a time

31B-05-4

Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance

22-08-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system soiled. Exterior of oven soiled

23-03-4

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observe aluminum foil pans being reused

25-32-4

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas.

36-02-5

Apr 5, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.

View 16 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored overtop of cooked beef inside reach in cooler on cooks line.

08A-05-6

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or Employee cleaned out water from inside reach in cooler without washing hand or changing gloves.

12A-09-4

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. 3 compartment sink uses chlorine operator has quaternary ammonia test strips.

16-32-5

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date markers on any food inside kitchen

02C-02-5

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Aluminum pans overtop 3 compartment sink are not stored inverted.

24-05-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on reach in cooler on cooks line has deep groves and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets inside reach in cooler are torn.

14-11-5

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in between flat top grill and fryer has buildup of grease.

36-73-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of rice stored on floor and liquid shortening in kitchen area.

08B-38-4

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.

33-23-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in small freezer on front line.

14-69-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

51-18-6

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets inside reach in cooler have buildup of old food debris and mold-like substances.

23-03-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside reach in cooler on cooks line. Employee cleaned out water. **Corrected On-Site**

29-49-6

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. 3 damp mops stored on floor by back door in kitchen area.

42-01-4

Dec 21, 2022

Routine - Food

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

View 5 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Shelled eggs stored overtop unwashed vegetables inside refrigerator in kitchen area. Owner removed eggs and properly stored them. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-04-5

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy cream held longer then 24 hours has no date markings inside reach in cooler.

02C-03-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler has stains and is no longer cleanable.

22-02-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water inside reach in cooler in kitchen area. Owner cleaned out water. **Corrected On-Site**

36-22-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottles of food used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients inside reach in cooler.

02D-01-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mangos Cafe and Specialty Store last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mangos Cafe and Specialty Store on file is from Nov 6, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mangos Cafe and Specialty Store?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mangos Cafe and Specialty Store.

How does Mangos Cafe and Specialty Store compare to other restaurants in Temple Terrace?

Mangos Cafe and Specialty Store most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Temple Terrace average of 87.

Has Mangos Cafe and Specialty Store's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mangos Cafe and Specialty Store have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mangos Cafe and Specialty Store 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 Mangos Cafe and Specialty Store inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mangos Cafe and Specialty Store is inspected around two times per year on average.

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