MOFONGO CANDELA
3095 S MILITARY TRAIL STE 15 · LAKE WORTH · Palm Beach County · FL 33463
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw pork at flip top cooler on cook line. Operator stored products properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches under steam table in kitchen. Advised operator to kill and remove roaches. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Liquid soap and bug spray stored next to cooking oil and salt. Operator stored chemicals properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. On wall by At three compartment sink where hose is attached. **Warning**
Intermediate 1
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At cook line hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 1
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 5 dead roaches under prep table and tall white refrigerator in kitchen, approximately 4 dead roaches behind fryer. Operator removed dead roaches from restaurant. Approximately 8 behind bar beverage cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:01 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
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.