(THE) MOFONGO KING
295 SW PORT ST LUCIE BLVD · PORT ST LUCIE · St. Lucie County · FL 34984
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked beans 50F cooling in walk in cooler. Made last night, education provided with cooling handout. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-01-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Chicken cooked 67F cooling, cooked tostones 71F cooling, cooked beef 67F cooling. Made at 9am found at 1:15. Education provided. Employee discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01A-03-4High Priority – Food prepared in a private home. See stop sale. Desserts flan and tres leche are being made at home.
14-86-1High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. With cut leafy greens. Removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live in prep area floor. Removed. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked beans, cooked chicken, cooked fried plantain, cooked beef **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Marinated steak 47F cold holding, marinated pork 45F cold holding. Out less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 4
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Seasoning container in sink. Removed. Also, used as a dump sink. Education provided. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For quat. Provided some. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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. Manager unable to locate trainings. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. All employees on site signed. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 9
14-74-7Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk in cooler ambient thermometer reads 45F.
51-09-4Basic – Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. 20 added. Total 70 for outside and inside. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Prep area.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Under small yellow cutting board.
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Prep area.
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 11:25 AM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 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.