(The) Mofongo King
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
45
Score
Public records show 13 inspections at (The) Mofongo King stretching back to 2022. On Feb 23, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, which has been cited three times.
By comparison, the average Port St. Lucie facility scores 81, putting (The) Mofongo King on the weaker side. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
13
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
45
Aug 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
64
Jun 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. For red hose at front counter. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-23: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-23: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-23: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In kitchen. Tile has been ordered. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-23: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
74
Apr 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. For red hose at front counter. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-34-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tres leche cake 47F cold holding, flan vanilla 45F cold holding, flan 45F cold holding. Was removed from cooler and placed in front counter. Advised to rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. Dessert cooler at front counter. Employee placed one in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
05-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In kitchen. Tile has been ordered. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Napkins. Employee placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Coffee cup on cutting board in kitchen. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-09-4
45
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
58
May 17, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Over cook line, insulation exposed. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-17: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Along walls in Kuching - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-17: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Dish area - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-17: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
86
May 16, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. For red hose
29-34-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hanging from rack of bag n box station.
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All items in the walk in cooler. cod fish (53F - Cold Holding); conch (53F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (53F - Cold Holding); raw beef (49F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (49F); cooked beef (47F - Cold Holding); raw beef (47F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (49F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (49F - Cold Holding); raw pork (45F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (ambient 50F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. All items in walk in cooler. Manager came in this morning and noticed cooler not cold but temps were taken.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw shell eggs over cooked stew and cooked chicken in walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
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. Employee less than 60 days
11-26-1
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 - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Over cook line, insulation exposed. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Along walls in Kuching
36-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Dish area
36-22-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
10-17-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Stored foods in walk in cooler not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food in the walk in cooler.
08B-17-4
25
Dec 8, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
82
Jun 21, 2023
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In back area - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-21: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Back sink in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-21: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In kitchen area **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-21: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
86
Jun 12, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
52
Jun 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
45
Dec 6, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Octopus salad 47f cold holding , macaroni salad 47f cold holding , fish salad 47f cold holding Advised to rapid chill temperature is dropping **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In kitchen
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor.buckets of plantains on cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone keys on cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
64
Aug 23, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-23: **Time Extended**
02C-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-23: **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-23: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-23: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Person at steam table at front of building . - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-23: **Time Extended**
13-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Located under ice machine . - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-23: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor are at concrete state of ware. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-23: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-23: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was (The) Mofongo King last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at (The) Mofongo King on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at (The) Mofongo King?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at (The) Mofongo King.
How does (The) Mofongo King compare to other restaurants in Port St. Lucie?
(The) Mofongo King most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Port St. Lucie average of 81.
Has (The) Mofongo King's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at (The) Mofongo King have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at (The) Mofongo King means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is (The) Mofongo King inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, (The) Mofongo King is inspected around four times per year on average.
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