MANGROVES GRILL
3705 SPECTRUM BLVD · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33612
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. 2 flies in back kitchen area by dishwasher.
01B-03-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Reduced oxygen packaged salmon, not removed from packaging before thawing as stated on labeling salmon.
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda dispenser nozzles on front buffett are soiled.
27-19-4Intermediate – Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Handwashing sink by dishwasher has no running water. **Warning**
Basic 5
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. C02 tank no secured on front line. Chef secured CO2 tank. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on top of reach in cooler on front line. Chef discarded drink. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Reduced oxygen packaged salmon, not removed from packaging before thawing as stated on labeling salmon.
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from ceiling in back kitchen area.
21-08-4Basic – Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Quaternary ammonia sanitation bucket tested 400ppm of quaternary ammonia. Chef discarded solution. Chef switch to Sani professional wipes. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 1:46 AM.
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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.