Tropico Mofongo Latin Food
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
74
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Tropico Mofongo Latin Food, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 18, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near eight violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable”, showing up four times.
Compared to other Kissimmee restaurants (averaging 78), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Sep 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
May 14, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Slaw with tomatoes kept ambient cooling on reach in cooler located by steam wells on kitchen with temperature of 45.
03D-06-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken wings stored over Swai fish in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Coleslaw ambient cooling for 4 hours on reach in cooler located next to steam table in kitchen with temperature of 45F . Raw bacon kept overnight in reach in cooler across from flat top with temperature of 46F.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. All mentioned items kept in steam well for less than 4 hrs located in front of the wall that advertise the specials : Wings 129F BBQ ribs 113F Cooked green bananas 102F Ask owner to reheat **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw bacon kept overnight in reach in cooler across from flat top with temperature of 46F. Cut cabbage kept in reach in cooler next to steam well in kitchen.Kept for 3 hrs with temperature of 46F. Items kept for less than 3 hrs placed in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spoon inside hand sink located by cook line . Employee wash lettuce on hand sink located by dish area
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards in make tables. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket in cooler located in cook line broken and has debris .
14-11-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Seasonings buckets kept in walk in cooler floor and by exit door close to dish machine.
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up around walk in freezer door.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease outside of fryers .
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.Back exit door by dish machine.
35B-03-4
27
Dec 12, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-12: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cook line reach in cooler. No tcs foods available - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-12: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-12: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Kitchen exit door - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-12: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
82
Dec 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
37
Apr 4, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided and Accurate
FL-46
22
Feb 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
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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/. Facility added three small fryers that are placed on a table. Fryers not under hood system. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Can use to scoop rice. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Multiple cutting boards on make tables at kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.Open drink stored over ice machine. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: **Time Extended**
12B-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.Multiple buckets stored on walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: **Time Extended**
08B-47-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: **Time Extended**
33-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.At ladies bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Grease build up on hood filters. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.Reach in cooler and shelves , the one located across from flat top. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.Clean serving utensils kept at front counter. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: **Time Extended**
24-18-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.Reach in cooler under microwave at kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
55
Dec 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
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Intermediate - When operator asked to identify product used for specific item advertised on menu/menu board, operator indicated an imitation product or different product was used.Facility serving calamari and advertising octopus on menu. Inspector requested to see invoice and the owner recognized that he uses calamari as octopus. Per operator to his knowledge they are the same. Operator changed the name to squid or calamari on board. Menu needs to be changed , restaurant menus , to go menus , online menus. Admin Complaint** **Admin Complaint**
52-08-4
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/. Facility added three small fryers that are placed on a table. Fryers not under hood system.
51-16-7
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Can use to scoop rice. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Multiple cutting boards on make tables at kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.Open drink stored over ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.Multiple buckets stored on walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.At ladies bathroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Grease build up on hood filters.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.Reach in cooler and shelves , the one located across from flat top.
22-16-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.Clean serving utensils kept at front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.Reach in cooler under microwave at kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
50
May 22, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
26
Aug 23, 2022
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 3 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. cooked pork cooling from 12:30 pm at 2:41pm temperature (99-100F - Cooling) in prep kitchen table.
03D-01-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over RTE cooked chicken in walking cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked pork cooling from 12:30 pm at 2:41pm (99-100F - Cooling) prep kitchen table.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Green fried plantain (55F - Cold Holding) broken reach in cooler raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); raw pork (44F - Cold Holding) Time temperature control food less then 4 hours, advised operator to ice bath to bring down temp to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. fried chicken wings (120F - Hot Holding) Advised operator to reheat to 165F for 15 seconds. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Establishment advertised a specific fish on the menu/menu board but served another type of fish. Establishment advertising red snapper and served lane snapper. Operator corrected all menus, no AC at this time. **Corrected On-Site**
52-04-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Juan Viña cert expired 8/9/2017
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
02B-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Flour container had a Tupperware for scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Screen door open and screen is broken. There is also a gap on the bottom of the door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In dish machine area.
36-17-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Juice on the drink bar in milk crates directly on the floor. Walking freezer pasteles in milk crate directly on the floor.
08B-47-4
Basic - Food storage container for time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned after being emptied prior to refilling. In the prep kitchen and dishwasher area.
22-09-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Storage area.
14-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. In the cook line.
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. In cook line.
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoops had handles but not up. **Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Inside and outside of the ovens cook line.
22-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Checked all units in the cook line.
05-09-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Fryer station. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tropico Mofongo Latin Food last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tropico Mofongo Latin Food on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tropico Mofongo Latin Food?
Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Tropico Mofongo Latin Food.
How does Tropico Mofongo Latin Food compare to other restaurants in Kissimmee?
Tropico Mofongo Latin Food most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Kissimmee average of 78.
Has Tropico Mofongo Latin Food's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tropico Mofongo Latin Food have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Tropico Mofongo Latin Food 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 Tropico Mofongo Latin Food inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tropico Mofongo Latin Food is inspected around three times per year on average.
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