The Mofongos House

5008 Spirit Lake Rd, Winter Haven, FL 33880

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Sep 25, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2023, The Mofongos House has six inspections in the public record. On Sep 25, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

That's lower than the typical Winter Haven restaurant, which scores around 88. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 25, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-25: No proof of employee training. **Admin Complaint**

53B-01-5

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-25: No certificate at this time **Admin Complaint**

53A-01-7

Jul 21, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2025 **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Vitamins and ibuprofen, stored on shelf and reaching cooler next to dairy products. **Warning**

41-07-4

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. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

53A-01-7

Jan 29, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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

16-37-1

Oct 3, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over ready to eat foods in reach in cooler. Operator removed raw shrimp and placed on lower shelf underneath ready to eat foods. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bowel of food in hand washing sink. Operator item from hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Jun 14, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on the flat top reach in cooler.

23-03-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of plantains.

08B-38-4

Nov 28, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Mofongos House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Mofongos House on file is from Sep 25, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does The Mofongos House compare to other restaurants in Winter Haven?

The Mofongos House most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Winter Haven average of 88.

Has The Mofongos House's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Mofongos House have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Mofongos House 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 The Mofongos House inspected?

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

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