Mofongo Steakhouse
Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025
61
Score
Public records show 12 inspections at Mofongo Steakhouse stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 11, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around 11 violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “ready-to-eat”, showing up six times.
Mofongo Steakhouse's latest score of 61 falls below the Tampa average of 79. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
12
Inspections
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Critical latest
3
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 11, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 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. Operator posted vomit clean up poster during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board inside kitchen soiled. **Repeat Violation**
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. No date marking for cooked pasta and cream cheese in Walk in cooler. Operator added dates to all products during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Operator posted sign during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Located in front line dry storage shelf. Operator cleaned microwave during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bottles water stored on top of dry storage rack over microwave in front line cook. Operator removed water bottle during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 1 tank unsecured at bar area.
51-11-4
61
Aug 11, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stored Slicer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: Cutting board and slicer soiled. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-11: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-11: Employee training available from Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association. Expired for Vianely. **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.squeeze bottles on cook line containing food removed from the original container not labeled with common name. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-11: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed in storage room at rear of restaurant **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-11: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Tables and other equipment stored outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-11: **Time Extended**
33-31-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Walk in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-11: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavily soiled behind and under equipment, walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-11: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-11: **Time Extended**
32-12-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding missing in multiple areas of the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-11: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Multiple refrigeration units not in working order including a prep unit holding TCS foods. Stop sale Issued. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: Left side Reach in cooler on front line not working. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-11: Left side Reach in cooler on front line not working. Operator plans to replace Reach in cooler. **Time Extended**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Tiles missing in back storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-11: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Dry storage. Discussed it using cardboard to line shelves due to it being porous and not being able to clean/ sanitize the area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-11: **Time Extended**
14-05-4
50
Jun 4, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stored Slicer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: Cutting board and slicer soiled. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Walk in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Dry storage. Discussed it using cardboard to line shelves due to it being porous and not being able to clean/ sanitize the area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: **Time Extended**
14-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Tiles missing in back storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Multiple refrigeration units not in working order including a prep unit holding TCS foods. Stop sale Issued. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: Left side Reach in cooler on front line not working. **Time Extended**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding missing in multiple areas of the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: **Time Extended**
32-12-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavily soiled behind and under equipment, walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Tables and other equipment stored outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: **Time Extended**
33-31-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed in storage room at rear of restaurant **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.squeeze bottles on cook line containing food removed from the original container not labeled with common name. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
50
May 30, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 6 porterhouse steaks 51F cold hold 2 Ribeye Steak 47F cold hold 5 strip steaks 46F cold hold 5 Raw Chicken 51F cold hold Ice cream 1/2 gal 43F **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Prep unit- 6 porterhouse steaks 51F cold hold 2 Ribeye Steak 47F cold hold 5 strip steaks 46F cold hold 5 Raw Chicken 51F cold hold Walk in freezer- Ice cream 1/2 gal 43F **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stored Slicer. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Discussed the importance of of having hand wash sink stocked with paper towels. Operator provided paper towels **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Consumer Advisory provided and hung by operator **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
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. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-6
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage over drain board of dish washer **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in refrigerator and freezer doors in poor condition. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavily soiled behind and under equipment, walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Walk in cooler **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair. Freezer not keeping food frozen, door propped open during inspection. Operator to monitor temperature. All foods presently in temperature compliance in freezer with the exception of a gallon of ice cream. **Warning**
14-36-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Tables and other equipment stored outside. **Warning**
33-31-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed in storage room at rear of restaurant **Warning**
36-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.squeeze bottles on cook line containing food removed from the original container not labeled with common name. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Dry storage. Discussed it using cardboard to line shelves due to it being porous and not being able to clean/ sanitize the area. **Warning**
14-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Tiles missing in back storage area. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Multiple refrigeration units not in working order including a prep unit holding TCS foods. Stop sale Issued. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding missing in multiple areas of the kitchen. **Warning**
36-03-4
25
May 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operating with an expired license. **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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of soda gun in bar area soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at Employee handwash sink adjacent to kitchen entrance. No paper towels at bar area Employee handwash sink. Employee provided paper towels during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at Employee handwash sink adjacent to three compartment sink. No soap at bar area Employee handwash sink. Employee provided soap during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
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. Cooked ground beef in Reach in cooler not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled with food debris. Located on shelf adjacent to three compartment sink.
22-08-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Butter and raw skirt steak in Walk in cooler not covered. Employee covered all items during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of shortening stored on floor of pantry room. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
45
Jan 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw shell eggs stored over bottled beer in walk in cooler at time of inspection. Operator removed beer to bar during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
08A-11-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored over unwashed vegetables in walk in cooler at time of inspection. Operator moved chicken to lower shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink next to dish room at time of inspection
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sinks in kitchen at time of inspection. Operator re filled dispensers during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of raw chicken stored on floor inside walk in freezer at time of inspection.
08B-38-4
58
Apr 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Oct 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 80 f **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-04: Butter 70 f on counter **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 0 ppm remade to 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-04: Tested above 100 ppmdiscussed with management to re make chlorine. **Time Extended**
22-42-4
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. Mash potatoes made Sunday not dated Walk in cooler cook pork and flan not dated - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-04: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Walk in beer cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-04: **Time Extended**
38-01-4
64
Oct 3, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 80 f **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Bin of sugar has ants inside the bin touching the sugar 60 lbs of sugar. **Warning**
01B-03-5
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 50 live ants inside of sugar bin **Warning**
35A-09-4
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 0 ppm remade to 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-42-4
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Blocked with red bucket in sink at bar area. **Warning**
31A-11-4
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. Manager signed and some employees Signed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Mash potatoes made Sunday not dated Walk in cooler cook pork and flan not dated
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Hand washing sink by kitchen entrance. **Warning**
31B-06-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Walk in beer cooler. **Warning**
38-01-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocados and carrots in box walk in cooler over washed peppers. Employee removed to proper storage **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-17-4
30
Apr 18, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.raw beef over ready to eat greens. Reach in cooler cooks line. Operator removed to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee cutting lemons with no gloves. Discussed with operator to wear gloves while preparing food unless the food is being heated to 145 f operator placed on gloves
09-01-4
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 20 ppm at bar area. Discussed with employee to add more sanitizer retested to 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
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. **Repeat Violation**
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. **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By kitchen entrance
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. Cooked noodles and cooked meat reach in cooler by dry storage. Operator dated. Cook pork fat in walk in cooler not dated operator placed date **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Tested three times at 109 f discussed with operator to use three compartment sink to wash rinse and sanitize. Observed food contact surfaces sanitizer
16-53-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. By rice maker.
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. 2nd walk in cooler produce in boxes on floor bananas in box on floor in walk in cooler. Operator removed from floor. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
35
Feb 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 10 roaches in reach in cooler gasket on cooks line. 1 live in roach trap under oven. 3 live roaches in roach trap at bar area. 4 live roaches under three compartment sink in roach trap by bar area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-15: 1 live roach under cooks line stove Operator killed roach and cleaned and sanitized area **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-15: **Time Extended**
50-17-3
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-15: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises.14 dead roaches in roach hotel under stove. 13 dead roaches in roach trap under reach in cooler. 1 dead roach under dry storage shelf. 2 dead roaches behind reach in cooler by mop sink. 5 dead roaches in roach trap at bar area. 5 dead roaches in roach trap under three compartment sink bar area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-15: 1 dead under three compartment sink in bar area. Operator removed cleaned and sanitized area. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall under dish machine. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-15: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. From pipe under hand washing sink front entrance of kitchen. Standing water under prep table. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-15: **Time Extended**
29-03-4
61
Jul 11, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over ready tog eat rice reach in cooler on cooks line operator moved raw to bottom **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Stored equipment In hand washing sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 employee missing training.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Garlic butter reach in cooler by back door and cooked noodles on reach in cooler cooks line. Walk in cooler: cook beef and chicken not dated. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear spray bottles not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Water bottles on floor in 2nd walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gaskets soiled by mop sink.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand washing sink by three compartment sink slow draining.
29-20-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw pork chops on counter no running water. Operator moved to reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 5 dead roaches in kitchen 1 dead in hand washing sink 2 dead by mop sink 2 dead in dry storage room. Operator cleaned and removed dead roaches. **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
37
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mofongo Steakhouse last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mofongo Steakhouse on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mofongo Steakhouse?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Mofongo Steakhouse.
How does Mofongo Steakhouse compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Mofongo Steakhouse most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Mofongo Steakhouse's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mofongo Steakhouse have averaged around 11 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mofongo Steakhouse means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Mofongo Steakhouse inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mofongo Steakhouse is inspected around four times per year on average.
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