Mofongo's Restaurant
Last inspected: Nov 19, 2025
67
Score
Mofongo's Restaurant appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2025. The most recent visit was on Nov 19, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly 12 violations earlier on.
Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
That's lower than the typical Miami restaurant, which scores around 74. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the license with the Division expired 10/01/25 Establishment is open to the public at the time of the inspection.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle soiled in the bar area, nearby the three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen: container stored inside the hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Ware wash area. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
67
Aug 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Dining room and back area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-12: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Dining room and back area. **Time Extended**
29-42-4
86
Aug 11, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 5 major violations. 11 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 4 live flies flying throughout the bar area, 2 live flies rest on a shelf in the prep area, and 3 live flies flying throughout the ware wash area. **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Walk in cooler: raw chicken stored above raw beef. Discussed with the operator and provided the handout for the proper storage of food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Stand up reach in cooler: flan prepared in-house dated 7/21 and 7/31 **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Stand up reach in cooler: flan prepared in-house dated 7/21 and 7/31 **Warning**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Kitchen: quaternary sanitizer bucket stored on the bottom shelf of a prep by seasonings. **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Dining room and back area. **Warning**
29-42-4
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. As per operator, everyone has been employed more than 60 days: Alexis Leonardo Sylvia, Gloria José, Jorge Yander, Alberto, Maria, N., Marcel, Maria P., Morales, Katy, Luis Rafael, Angel, and King. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Ware wash area. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.bar: soda gun nozzles soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator could not provide the chlorine and quaternary test kits. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. All hand washing sinks except in the ware wash area. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Ware ware area : clean pans wet nesting. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Ware wash area and back area by the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. All drains soiled. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. All sinks . **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout the kitchen and the ware wash area. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Kitchen, shelves with the microwave soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout the kitchen . **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. **Warning**
21-09-4
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Ware wash area and back **Warning**
36-06-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Ware wash area. **Warning**
24-06-4
14
Feb 13, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mofongo's Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mofongo's Restaurant on file is from Nov 19, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mofongo's Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mofongo's Restaurant.
How does Mofongo's Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Mofongo's Restaurant most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Mofongo's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mofongo's Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mofongo's Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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