MANGROVE MAMA'S RESTAURANT & BAR
19991 OVERSEAS HWY · SUGAR LOAF KEY · Monroe County · FL 33042
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
24 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 5 rodent droppings on wood ledge of plywood wall behind dish storage shelving in storage room. Observed 3 rodent droppings in prep area on unused old sandwich press . Observed 2 rodent droppings on shelving above food prep table that is holding uncovered flour, bread crumbs and ground plantains . Observed 1 rodent dropping on dish rinse table next to dish machine.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shrimp (55*F – Cold Holding); potato salad (55*F – Cold Holding); coleslaw (55*F – Cold Holding) relocated into walk in cooler less than 3 hours in unit
Intermediate 3
02B-01-5Intermediate – Ahi tuna on the Menu not identify as raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface of French fry cutter soiled with food debris. Can opener blade is soiled
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Broom stored in front of hand wash sink and wiping cloth hanging over faucet.
Basic 19
36-37-5Basic – Storage room Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Exposed wood rafters in storage room where chest freezer are and in Pizza room and in kitchen above cook line and prep areas.
10-17-4Basic – At the bar observed In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
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. Low boy reach in in unit on cookline at 55F
36-12-4Basic – Concrete kitchen floors are pitted And not easily cleanable.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Pack of cigarettes on stainless steel prep table
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Both Walk in cooler doors in disrepair. Low boy reach in cooler in not working. No food in unit Stand up white refrigerator is not working. No food in unit. Refrigerated drawers under flat top do not work. No food in unit . Observed a Broken ice machine soiled with leaves inside
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water in dish area
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment in kitchen
36-11-4Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
33-20-4Basic – Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
33-23-4Basic – Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
36-34-5Basic – Kitchen Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at prep sink area
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Chest freezer gaskets are soiled. In freezer storage room Light shield above chest freezer have a buildup of debris inside them
36-30-4Basic – Storage room Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Unpainted plywood walls in storage area .
33-31-5Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises.
32-02-4Basic – Womens Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
32-04-4Basic – Womens Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:59 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.