Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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MOFONGO CANDELA

3095 S MILITARY TRAIL STE 15 · LAKE WORTH · Palm Beach County · FL 33463

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 31, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3677143
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13559741
DBPR license6020586

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedMarch 31, 2026 3:57 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedApril 1, 2026 3:24 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority0 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 6

#3High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw chicken over tres leches not in commercial packaging. Operator stored products properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#4High Priority08A-17-6

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw Ground beef over raw fish at reach in freezer, both products not in commercial packaging. Operator stored products properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 under cook line area, 1 crawling on prep table where deli slicer is located **Warning**

Warning
#6High Priority03A-03-5

High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. raw shell eggs (56F – Cold Holding) Observed in beverage cooler by front counter. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, held in cooler for three days. See stop sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#7High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. raw shell eggs (56F – Cold Holding) Observed in beverage cooler by front counter. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, held in cooler for three days. See stop sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#8High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef (117F – Hot Holding) Observed in steam table. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Operator returned to stove, 178F. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Basic 2

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead under triple sink area. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. At clean dish rack. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:06 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
2 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)

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