Mongoose

208 W Howry Ave, DeLand, FL 32720

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Feb 6, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show 10 inspections at Mongoose stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 6, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

By comparison, the average DeLand facility scores 73, putting Mongoose on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 6, 2026

Routine - Food

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

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Aug 8, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Feb 21, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Sep 6, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit.

05-05-4

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.

53B-13-5

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding detaching from wash ware wall area.

36-03-4

Feb 26, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-26: **Time Extended**

35B-01-4

Feb 23, 2024

Routine - Food

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

View 6 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Refrigerated drawers cut spinach (49F - Cold Holding); cooked soinach (49F - Cold Holding); cooked meat (49F - Cold Holding); rice (49F - Cold Holding); sliced beef 49F ( - Cold Holding); operator instructed to discard; cooked sliced beef (44F - Cold Holding). Operator removed and placed in another unit. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. See report. **Warning**

01B-02-5

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork stored over. Cooked chickem in Victory reach in cooler. **Warning**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

16-37-1

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**

35B-01-4

Basic - Opened bag of cat food stored with food, in storage area reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08B-50-4

Nov 16, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing, in kitchen .

36-03-4

Dec 9, 2022

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler Shredded cheese 44F, recently returned to unit, **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

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. Ricotta cheese at front counter placed 5 days ago. Operator updated. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

35B-01-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -soiled gaskets for reach in freezer.

23-03-4

Oct 12, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Oct 6, 2022

Complaint Partial

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mongoose last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mongoose on file is from Feb 6, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mongoose?

Across the inspection record, “cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mongoose.

How does Mongoose compare to other restaurants in DeLand?

Mongoose most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the DeLand average of 73.

Has Mongoose's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mongoose have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Mongoose 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 Mongoose inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mongoose is inspected around three times per year on average.

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