MANGOS SOUTHERN KITCHEN AND BAR
5137 N FLORIDA AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33603
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee wash hands with gloves on. Manager corrected employee. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cabbage slaw at 89F sitting out on table. Shredded cheddar(59F – Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (59F – Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. Reach in cooler by ware-washing area cheddar cheese 48F Discussed with manager to rapid cool items in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 3
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Meat thawing in tray placed in hand wash sink. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Manager stated that they are currently out of chlorine test strips. **Warning**
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Not available for 2 employee trainings **Warning**
Basic 3
12B-01-4Basic – Employee eating while preparing food. Back kitchen cooks line. **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing meat in ice bath. Discussed with manager proper thawing methods. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 21, 2026 11:07 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 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.