Toro Mambo Cocina Mexicana

185 E Indiantown Rd 223 230, Jupiter, FL 33477
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Feb 14, 2026
50
Score
High Risk

Going back to 2025, Toro Mambo Cocina Mexicana has four inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 14, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around six violations compared to roughly 13 violations earlier on.

Restaurants in Jupiter average 79, so Toro Mambo Cocina Mexicana trails the local norm. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

4
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 14, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk in freezer non commercially packaged raw bacon stored above bags of cooked spinach, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products. In walk in freezer non commercially packaged raw steak stored above three milk cake, discussed with operator who corrected storage of product. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-14: In walk in freezer non commercially packaged raw bacon wrapped jalapeño poppers stored above pastry dough, discussed with chef who corrected storage of products. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered kitchen from back door and without washing hands employee went to steam table and handled clean and sanitized utensils, discussed with operator employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-14: Employee entered kitchen from outside back door and without washing hands employee handled pans of cilantro and onion, discussed with operator employee washed hands. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
12A-16-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At dish washing area water hose Bibb connection no vacuum breaker installed, discussed with operator to install. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-14: At dish washing area water hose Bibb connection no vacuum breaker installed, discussed with operator to install. **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
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. One new employee hired 2 weeks ago, discussed with operator and provided email copy of health reporting agreement. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-14: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. On menu huevos ranchero a dish containing raw/ undercooked eggs not identified on menu. On menu ceviche with fish and shrimp marinated in lime juice served on menu not identified as having raw ingredients, per operator fish and shrimp are not heat treated and soaked in lime juice and served, discussed with operator to add asterisk to menu products to identify raw ingredients. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-14: **Time Extended**
02B-04-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler door gaskets soiled with operator to clean and sanitize. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-14: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
50
Feb 13, 2026
Routine - Food
10 critical violations. 6 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. At dish washing area medication burn spray stored above clean dishes, discussed with operator who removed medication. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered kitchen from back door and without washing hands employee went to steam table and handled clean and sanitized utensils, discussed with operator employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee wiped face with hand and after without washing hands employee handled multiple containers of food products at cook line, discussed with employee who washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-25-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found In Kitchen approximately 2 live flying insects landing on single service to go containers, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize areas and discard containers. **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk in freezer non commercially packaged raw bacon stored above bags of cooked spinach, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products. In walk in freezer non commercially packaged raw steak stored above three milk cake, discussed with operator who corrected storage of product. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler raw scallop stored above tomatoes, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in cooler raw chicken stored above raw steak, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler raw scallops (49F - Cold Holding); raw fish (52F - Cold Holding); cooked peppers (51F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (55F - Cold Holding) cream sauce (69F - Cold Holding); chipotle sauce with fresh garlic (69F - Cold Holding) per operator products not portioned or prepared today and held in unit for approximately 3 hours, discussed with operator who moved products to freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At bar spray bottles of cleaners stored on rim of ice chest, discussed with operator who removed cleaners. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At dish washing area water hose Bibb connection no vacuum breaker installed, discussed with operator to install. **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In kitchen on prep table raw marinated chicken (46F - Cooling) at 1:50 since 1:35 to 47F at 2:30, at this current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours, discussed with operator to move product to walk in cooler. In reach in cooler across from stove cooked shrimp (55F - Cooling) at 2:00 since 11:30 to 55F at 2:30, at this current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 6 hours, discussed with operator to move product to freezer to rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink at cook line covered by cutting board and used to store tortillas on top, discussed with operator who removed products. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. On menu huevos ranchero a dish containing raw/ undercooked eggs not identified on menu. On menu ceviche with fish and shrimp marinated in lime juice served on menu not identified as having raw ingredients, per operator fish and shrimp are not heat treated and soaked in lime juice and served, discussed with operator to add asterisk to menu products to identify raw ingredients. **Warning**
02B-04-5
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. One new employee hired 2 weeks ago, discussed with operator and provided email copy of health reporting agreement. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Per operator cooked salsa bottles stored on time is a public health control with no written procedures, discussed time is a public health control requirements with operator and emailed form. **Warning**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At dish washing area multiple unlabeled spray bottles of chemical cleaners, discussed with operator to label bottles. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler door gaskets soiled with operator to clean and sanitize. **Warning**
23-24-4
12
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee tasted food with their finger, touched clean spoon and other food containers without changing gloves and washing hands; Educated ; employee washed hands **Corrected On-Site**
12A-05-4
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Ceviche served with raw fish raw scallops and shrimp Operator was able to get letter before closing inspection **Corrected On-Site**
01D-01-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored in the same container with cook octopus; as per operator octopus is served cold and it can't be reheated to least 145F; See Stop Sale
08A-08-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed numerous employees touching soiled towels with gloved hands and touching clean utensils ; food containers afterwards at cook line without washing hands and changing gloves Educated All washed hands **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored in the same container with cook octopus; as per operator octopus is served cold and it can't be reheated to least 145F; See Stop Sale
01B-03-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked onions (126F - Hot Holding); cooked peppers (97F - Hot Holding)next to flat top at cook line; food out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes; Placed to reheat to 165 F **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Employee tasted sauce by putting his index finger inside the sauce twice ; See stop sale.
01B-18-5
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. Printed and signed during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Food stored on floor- salsa bucket in beer cooler Advised to store properly **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
30
Feb 24, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Toro Mambo Cocina Mexicana last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Toro Mambo Cocina Mexicana on file is from Feb 14, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Toro Mambo Cocina Mexicana compare to other restaurants in Jupiter?

Toro Mambo Cocina Mexicana most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Jupiter average of 79.

Has Toro Mambo Cocina Mexicana's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Toro Mambo Cocina Mexicana have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 13 earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Toro Mambo Cocina Mexicana 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.