Inspection Report

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MONDONGOS EXPRESS

2156 NW 7 AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33127

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 15, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3719850
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13758343
DBPR license2334100

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority3 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#8High Priority03D-01-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed at walk in cooler agiaco (89F – Cooling); lentils (97F – Cooling) not cooled to 70F with two hours. Employee began to reheat products. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#9High Priority01A-05-4

High Priority – Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. Observed at chest freezer at prep operator was unable to provide an invoice for empanadas. **Warning**

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#10High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in chest freezer at storage area raw chicken and meats not separated from frozen unwashed vegetables. **Warning**

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#11High Priority03A-03-5

High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed eggs at prep area stored at ambient temperature. **Warning**

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#12High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (81F – Hot Holding) at prep area. **Warning**

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Intermediate 3

#13Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at prep area the lid to standing blender soiled. **Warning**

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#14Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at HWS at warewashing area with buckets in it. **Warning**

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#15Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed manager unable to provide of employee training. **Warning**

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Basic 7

#1Basic36-06-4

Basic – Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed at cook line soiled cardboard under fryer. **Warning**

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#2Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal bowls and metal pans at storage area not inverted. **Warning**

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#3Basic14-25-5

Basic – Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Observed wood pusher not made of hard wood used to push meat into grinder. **Warning**

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#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at cook line floor under equipment soiled with debris. **Warning**

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#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed three cases of fry oil stored on the floor next to dry storage. **Warning**

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#6Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at chest freezer. **Warning**

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#7Basic29-20-5

Basic – Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed HWS at warewashing area with a slow drain. Observed mop sink with standing water. **Warning**

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Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 11:25 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
3 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.