Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report

MOFONGO CANDELA

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 2, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3698917
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13705197
DBPR license6020586

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJune 2, 2026 3:08 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJune 3, 2026 12:53 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority1 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#2High Priority08A-20-5

High 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**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#3High Priority35A-05-4

High 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**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#4High Priority41-10-4

High 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**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5High Priority29-34-4

High 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**

Warning

Intermediate 1

#6Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At cook line hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 1

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – 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**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:01 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.