Inspection Report

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MANGROVE MAMAS

19991 OVERSEAS HWY · SUGARLOAF KEY · Monroe County · FL 33042

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 21, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3569609
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10720224
DBPR license5401262

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#11High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). During the inspection employee set up Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm). **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#12Intermediate16-37-1

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

#13Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at front counter.

#14Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink, located at front counter.

Basic 10

#1Basic16-03-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

#2Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

#3Basic32-04-4

Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not self-closing doors. Observed men's bathroom, located at front counter.

#4Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees with no hair restraints.

#5Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed cooking line reach in cooler gaskets torn.

#6Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. By the pizza station.

#7Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

#8Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed standing reach in freezer interior soiled.

#9Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw tuna packages being thawed at room temperature.

#10Basic36-04-5

Basic – Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 11, 2026 11:57 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
3 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.