Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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(THE) MOFONGO KING

295 SW PORT ST LUCIE BLVD · PORT ST LUCIE · St. Lucie County · FL 34984

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 23, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3570819
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10724481
DBPR license6603153

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#9High Priority03A-02-5

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**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationWarning
#10High Priority29-34-4

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**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 1

#11Intermediate53B-01-5

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**

Warning

Basic 8

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic05-11-4

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**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In kitchen. Tile has been ordered. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Basic12B-07-4

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**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Napkins. Employee placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 10, 2026 12:50 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.