Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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MANGROVE MAMAS

19991 OVERSEAS HWY · SUGARLOAF KEY · Monroe County · FL 33042

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 13, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3396671
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8518727
DBPR license5401262

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority6 Intermediate12 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical21 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#13High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. DRAWERS: (); Beef (45*F – Cold Holding); lobster (44*F – Cold Holding); Fish (45*F – Cold Holding); cooked beef (46*F – Cold Holding. Cold holding unit in defrost at time of temping.

#14High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb inside kitchen.

#15High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

Intermediate 6

#16Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – Clam tags not marked with last date served.

#17Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

#18Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.can opener blade is soiled.

#19Intermediate53B-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.

#20Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – 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.

#21Intermediate31B-05-4

Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.

Basic 12

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

#2Basic32-12-5

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

#3Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water in dish area

#4Basic08B-52-4

Basic – Food exposed to dripping water from a roof leak in the front of walk-in cooler door.

#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor in the walk-in cooler . Oil containers and plastic bottles of water stored on the floor

#6Basic14-11-5

Basic – Gaskets on desert reach in cooler are in poor repair. Walk-in cooler door in poor repair

#7Basic10-13-5

Basic – In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses.

#8Basic10-12-5

Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.

#9Basic38-07-4

Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In pizza area.

#10Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

#11Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid.

#12Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Plastic cups stored on the floor in storage trailer.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 16, 2026 12:47 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 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.