Mordisco Doral
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026
86
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Mordisco Doral, the earliest from 2023. On Mar 9, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 18 violations to closer to nine violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Looking across the full record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Mordisco Doral's latest score of 86 sits above the Doral average of 73. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 9, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal bowls on drying shelf at warewashing area not inverted.. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-09: **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed spray nozzle at warewashing area soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-09: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler /Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with mold like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-09: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
86
Feb 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade at prep table soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler /Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with mold like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed ROP on an avocado chicken filling without proper labeling, missing time. As per date on package stored the day prior. 02-22-26. **Warning**
03G-53-1
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal bowls on drying shelf at warewashing area not inverted.. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed Server Dishwasher (Chlorine 10ppm) not sanitizing properly. **Warning**
16-55-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between prep table and wall at prep area, employee removed knife. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed spray nozzle at warewashing area soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed at dumpster area. **Warning**
33-16-4
64
Aug 14, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed PORK BELLY (48F - Cooling) at walk in cooler, as per manager prepared the day before. Observed BEANS AND RICE (51F - Cooling) at reach in cooler next to grill, as per employee prepared the day before.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink.
29-34-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed PORK BELLY (48F - Cooling) at walk in cooler, as per manager prepared the day before. Observed BEANS AND RICE (51F - Cooling) at reach in cooler next to grill, as per employee prepared the day before.
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade at prep table soiled and oxidized.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at both handwashing sink located at preparation area.
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed fan vents soiled with debris.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plastic bins at drying rack at ware washing area not inverted.
24-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed yellow cutting board at preparation with deep cuts.
14-09-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed dish machine at 0ppm and not sanitizing properly. Adjusted sanitizer during inspection with a final reading of 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
16-55-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at front line no wearing proper hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap beneath the rear exit door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed ten bags of ice stored on the floor of walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observe no handwashing sign and handwashing sink next to a sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler / Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with debris.
22-16-4
30
Apr 7, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 20 minor violations.
View 28 violations
High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed 27 raw salmon fillets and 10 lbs of shrimp in reduced oxygen packaging that were not frozen prior to being vacuum sealed. Coached manager on correct procedure.
03G-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef over cooked chicken at walk-in cooler. Coached chefs on correct procedure. Products were arranged accordingly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed at spray hose at three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-37-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 27 raw salmon fillets and 10 lbs of shrimp in reduced oxygen packaging that were not frozen prior to being vacuum sealed. Coached manager on correct procedure.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed vacuum breaker missing from mop sink splitter.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed debris at bottom of hand washing sink next to kitchen entrance. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available at time of inspection.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels provided at bar hand washing sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bow with no handle used to dispense oil at preparation area. Coached manager on correct procedure.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at front counter area.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling at walk-in cooler and air vent at three compartment sink area soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal pots over three compartment sink not stored inverted.
24-05-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed speaker on preparation table at preparation area. Coached manager on correct procedure.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee at preparation are doing food preparation while wearing watch.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee doing food preparation with no hair restraint at cook line.
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at exit door by three compartment sink.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of cooked beef and box of fries on floor at walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed grease trap placed over gravel at back of store.
33-23-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach-in cooler at front counter.
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at ice machine near ware washing area. Scoop was correctly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed raw pork chunks not covered at reach-in cooler at cook line and cooked beef and octopus at walk-in freezer area. Coached manager on correct procedure. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed cooked beef with no date and time labeling. As per manager, used within 48 hours. Coached manager on correct procedure.
03G-53-1
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind three compartments supine soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution at cook-line area. Coached manager on correct procedure. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles not labeled at cook line.
02D-01-5
13
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed commercially packaged frozen yuca stored over frozen containers of ready to eat soup prepared and packaged on site at walk-in freezer. Coached chef on correct procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed at three compartment sink.
29-37-4
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed employee at three compartment sink not knowing the correct concentration of chlorine. Coached employee on correct concentration. **Corrective Action Taken**
53B-16-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink block by plates cart at three compartment sink area. Coached manager on correct procedure.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink at front counter and hand washing sink at preparation area.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink with plastic container inside at three compartment sink area. Plastic container was removed. Also, observed hand washing sink at front counter, closer to kitchen entrance, used to wash spoons. Coached manager on correct procedure for both instances. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink at front counter and hand washing sink at preparation area. Paper towels were provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair at reach-in cooler across from cook-line.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of hayacas stored on floor at walk-in freezer. Coached chef on correct procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at ice bin at front counter. Ice scoops were correctly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed plastic containers of tostones and pork belly not covered at reach-in cooler at cook line. Staff covered containers. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind three compartment sink soiled.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution at cook-line area. Coached manager on correct procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
21-12-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation on air conditioning vent, above back kitchen exit door. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
29
Apr 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Establishment offers raw fish items on menu using salmon and branzino which is served raw, no parasite destruction documentation provided. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: Proper parasite destruction letter not provided at time of inspection. * Nonexempt fish may not be served raw or undercooked. Consumer advisory must be in place. **Time Extended**
01D-01-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb located at mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Emailed to operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. As per originally plans for restaurant location, a handwash sink was installed next to triple sink. Establishment remolded kitchen area and removed handwash sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: **Time Extended**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed on menu tuna tartar, ceviches, tuna carpaccio and salmon carpaccio not identified with an asterisk or symbol indicating that items area covered by the consumer advisory. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. None provided at the time of inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment removed a handwash sink, added a bar at dinning area, extended front counter prep area and changed the layout of restaurant establishment. No revised plans were submitted. Submit revised plans to dhr.planreview@myfloridalicense.com **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 to operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation on air conditioning vent, above back kitchen exit door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed large metal pots on shelves above triple sink, not kept inverted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding units throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to plastic food containers after cleaning stored on storage racks near warewashing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
33
Apr 5, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Establishment offers raw fish items on menu using salmon and branzino which is served raw, no parasite destruction documentation provided. **Warning**
01D-01-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. RIC#1 pasta (48F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding); meat lasagna (49F - Cold Holding); corn (46F - Cold Holding) located across from kitchen cookline, less than 4 hours, advised to place food items on ice for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb located at mop sink. **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment removed a handwash sink, added a bar at dinning area, extended front counter prep area and changed the layout of restaurant establishment. No revised plans were submitted. Submit revised plans to dhr.planreview@myfloridalicense.com **Warning**
51-16-7
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 to operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
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. Emailed to operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. As per originally plans for restaurant location, a handwash sink was installed next to triple sink. Establishment remolded kitchen area and removed handwash sink. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed on menu tuna tartar, ceviches, tuna carpaccio and salmon carpaccio not identified with an asterisk or symbol indicating that items area covered by the consumer advisory. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. None provided at the time of inspection. **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation on air conditioning vent, above back kitchen exit door. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed large metal pots on shelves above triple sink, not kept inverted. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle of spoon in a container of rice w/ read beans, not kept above rim of container. Chef removed spoon stored in food container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit located at dipperwell behind middle bar area at 75F. Manager turned on dipperwell for water to constantly stay running. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding units throughout kitchen. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to plastic food containers after cleaning stored on storage racks near warewashing area. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed food storage containers of brown sugar, sugar and rice not identified, stored under kitchen counter. Chef labeled food containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
25
Feb 6, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in the bar and kitchen.
31B-02-4
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. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar and kitchen.
31B-03-4
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. Poster provided via email. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mordisco Doral last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mordisco Doral on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mordisco Doral?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Mordisco Doral.
How does Mordisco Doral compare to other restaurants in Doral?
Mordisco Doral most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Doral average of 73.
Has Mordisco Doral's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mordisco Doral have averaged around nine violations per visit, down from roughly 18 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mordisco Doral 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 Mordisco Doral inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mordisco Doral is inspected around three times per year on average.
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