MONDONGO'S RESTAURANT
3500 NW 87 AVE · DORAL · Dade County · FL 33172
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
22-41-4High 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 glassware chlorine sanitizing dishwasher at 0ppm, instructed staff to use the other machine available while this gets fix. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-13-4High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handling dirty dishes and handling cleaned sanitizer utensils without washing hands hands or changing gloves, manager was made aware of it and instructed employee to wash hands before handling cleaned sanitized utensils.
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mazamorra(cooked corn) (48F – Cold Holding); Fresh tomatoes based tomatoes (ahogado sauce) (60F – Cold Holding) at walk-in cooler, as per dated label from previous day.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mazamorra(cooked corn) (48F – Cold Holding); Fresh tomatoes based tomatoes (ahogado sauce) (60F – Cold Holding) at walk-in cooler, as per dated label from previous day.
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked potatoes (115F – Hot Holding) held at steam table , as per staff for less than an hour, instructed the staff to reheat potatoes to 165°F or above and maintain at 135°F or above. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Basic 10
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dusted soiled AC Vents/Returns all throughout kitchen area.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed some auxiliary cutting boards with marks not longer cleanable.
12B-12-5Basic – 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.
12B-01-4Basic – Employee eating while preparing food. Observed employee drinking from open container while serving food for customers, employee Beas instructed not to drink while serving food for clients. **Corrective Action Taken**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed all throughout behind, around dishwasher machine area.
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-08-4Basic – Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quad sanitizer bucket at 0ppm, staff provided new bucket retested 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 7, 2026 1:53 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.