MANGO TANGOS TROPICAL GRILL
10350 W YULEE DR · HOMOSASSA · Citrus County · FL 34448
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
36 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored on counter at wait station area
35A-02-6High Priority – Dead small flying insects food storage area. Approximately 50 dead flying insects inside reach in freezer in outdoor storage area. Approximately 100 dead flying insects inside reach in cooler in outdoor storage area. **Repeat Violation**
01B-07-4High Priority – Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Moldy Cooked Pasta date marked 8/10 , soup date marked 9/23 in refrigerator in outside storage area
02C-01-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Moldy Cooked Pasta date marked 8/10 in refrigerator , soup date marked 9/23 in outside storage area ,
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found -1 on top area of ice machine in outer hallway area – thirty seven rodent droppings inside cabinet at wait station -sixteen rodent droppings on shelves in liquor room **Repeat Violation**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Coby jack 60° , 57° ground beef , 58° shrimp in reach in cooler opposite grill in cooler over night – manage discarded **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Coby jack 60° , 57° ground beef , 58° shrimp in reach in cooler opposite grill in cooler over night – manage discarded **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Soiled slicer blade and can opener on prep table in back kitchen – soiled interior of microwaves at cook line -soda dispensing gun in bar area -soda dispenser holster in bar area **Repeat Violation**
51-16-7Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Outside storage area containing reach in coolers and reach in freezers with food stored in them such as fish and other meats. Plan review deficiency letter sent to operator on 10/22/2021. Operator did not respond. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-02-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Daniel- hired approximately 90 days ago.
Basic 26
36-34-5Basic – -Ceiling and walls heavily soiled with accumulated food debris, dust, or mold-like substance in walk in cooler -soiled mold-like substance on ceiling in hallway near liquor room
32-02-4Basic – Bathroom door of men's restroom left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured Tank unsecured in front of reach in cooler in outdoor storage area with reach in coolers and freezers.and two unsecured tanks in kitchen area near soda boxes **Repeat Violation**
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. Condenser iced over inside reach in cooler opposite grill
28-02-4Basic – Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Ice machine drain line drains water on ground in outside walk area into storage area
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 employee drinks with no lids on prep table
08B-49-4Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public inside refrigerator at wait station
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation at cook line
08B-42-4Basic – Food stored outside. 3 reach in freezer storing food 2 reach in coolers storing food **Repeat Violation**
33-23-4Basic – Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall in storage closed near restrooms
14-42-4Basic – Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in men's and women's restroom
29-27-4Basic – No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. No plumbing to mop sink
14-47-4Basic – Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Damaged interior of walk in cooler door with insulation exposed
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Soiled shelves near service window in kitchen – soiled sides of warmer at service window – soiled hood filters – interior of keg coolers in bar soiled **Repeat Violation**
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers of shelf in walk in cooler
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler/freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. 3 reach in freezers in outdoor storage area 2 reach in coolers in outdoor storage area – soiled reach in cooler interior opposite grill – soiled interior of refrigerator at wait station
29-19-4Basic – Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Floor drain under 3 compartment sink in kitchen area
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food ( French onion soup ) not covered in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
33-31-5Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. 4 fryers in disrepair stored by exit of outdoor storage area
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables ( bell peppers , mangos, carrots ) stored with ready-to-eat food ( shredded cheese , tortillas in walk in cooler
14-33-4Basic – Walk in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
36-30-4Basic – Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Outdoor storage area with reach in coolers and freezers. Ceiling in outdoor storage area with reach in coolers and freezers Floors unsealed concrete in outdoor storage area with reach in coolers and freezers. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 9:21 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.