Mangroves Grill
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
82
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Mangroves Grill stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 6, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around five violations each, up from closer to three violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation”, showing up four times.
Restaurants in Tampa average 79, so Mangroves Grill is doing better than most peers. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board has stains on reach in cooler.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee working with no hair restraints. Employee put on hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole on wall underneath garbage disposal in dishwasher area.
36-24-5
82
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Ground beef dated 07/12/2025. Chef discarded ground beef.
02C-01-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler by fryers has deep drives and stains.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef held longer then 24 hours has no date marking's inside refrigerator on front line. Chef added proper date marking's to beef. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor next to fryer is soiled with grass buildup.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of soda syrup stored in floor on front line. Chef removed and properly stored soda syrup. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Tongs sitting inside cooked spinach inside reach in cooler on front line by sandwich press. Chef removed tongs from spinach. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters overtop grill on front line has buildup grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Soiled dry cloth sitting on food preparation in back kitchen area.
21-10-4
55
Apr 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No papper towels at handwashing sink in dishwasher area. Chef placed papper towels at hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles missing overtop dishwasher area.
36-36-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of meat stored in flor inside walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on front line is soiled with old food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters on front line have buildup of grease.
23-03-4
74
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Ham inside walk in cooler has mold growth on exterior of ham.
01B-07-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pork cooked and held longer then 24 hours has no date markings inside walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dishwasher only reaching 150F for sanitation. Had a discussion with operator about using the three compartment sink until dishwasher is sanitizing and working properly. **Warning**
22-56-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink by dishwasher. Chef placed paper towels at hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has buildup of black-mold like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of bread stored on floor inside truck freezer outside.
08B-38-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Broccoli not washed before preparation. Chef washed broccoli. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-39-4
55
Apr 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-30: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-30: Microwave. **Time Extended**
22-08-4
90
Apr 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. High temp dish machine temped 153F, advised operator to discontinue using dish machine until it's working properly. 3 Compartment Sink tested 200ppm Quaternary ammonia. **Warning**
22-49-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink in kitchen blocked with cart, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled. **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of seasoning not labeled, operator labeled at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup with no handle in ice, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Employee removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Togo box on floor, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Handwash sink pipe leaking in kitchen area. **Warning**
29-11-4
45
Oct 26, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 19, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
View 3 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. Gave operator body fluid clean up sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dishwasher reaches a rinse temperature of 147.2F. **Warning**
22-56-4
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. Emailed operator employee health agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
74
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - High temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Manager set up three compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-57-6
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 - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
74
Dec 13, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. The temperature reached 148F. Manager continued to run dish machine until it reached 160F. **Corrected On-Site**
16-54-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towel missing from hand wash sink near exit.
31B-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled with old food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dishes have water between them on dry rack.
24-08-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mangroves Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mangroves Grill on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mangroves Grill?
Across the inspection record, “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Mangroves Grill.
How does Mangroves Grill compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Mangroves Grill most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Mangroves Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Mangroves Grill have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mangroves Grill 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 Mangroves Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mangroves Grill is inspected around four times per year on average.
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