Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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EL MOFONGO

6011 103 ST RD #11 · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32210

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 24, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3406473
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8553500
DBPR license2614671

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedApril 24, 2024 4:00 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedApril 29, 2024 12:00 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
7 High Priority4 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 7

#8High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. In back kitchen/prep area near triple sink, observed approximately 47 live flies. **Warning**

Warning
#9High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In clear plastic top freezer in small storage area, bag of raw chicken in to go bag. Chicken voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10High Priority41-05-4

High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Four (4) cans of household fly spray on storage unit near rear exit door.

#11High Priority08A-17-6

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. In clear plastic top freezer in small storage area, opened bag of raw chicken stored on top of package of raw pork. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. In small prep/food storage room adjacent to main kitchen, 37 live roaches obeserved under stand up reach in coolers and freezers. **Warning**

Warning
#13High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter in warmer, beef patties 109F. Beef patties placed in warmer approximately 4.5 hours prior. Patties discarded. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin ComplaintStop Sale
#14High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter in warmer, beef patties 109F. Beef patties placed in warmer approximately 4.5 hours prior. Patties discarded. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin ComplaintStop Sale

Intermediate 4

#15Intermediate11-27-4

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. No written plan available. Inspector emailed Form 5030-104 (Clean Up Instructions for Vomitting/Diarrhea). **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#16Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit available.

#17Intermediate11-26-1

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. No proof that any employee has been informed of their health responsibilities. Inspector emailed Form 5030-103 (Food Employee Reporting Agreement). **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#18Intermediate02C-04-5

Intermediate – Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. In stand up reach in cooler in small storage area, multiple containers of soup are not being tracked correctly.

Basic 7

#1Basic36-11-4

Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor in small storage area in front of kitchen has cracked tiles. Floor in main kitchen has areas of unsealed concrete.

#2Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under and behind stand up reach in coolers/freezers in small storage area. Floor under cooking equipment in kitchen. Floor under triple sink in kitchen. Wall under triple sink in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic33-11-4

Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. Dumpster in front of establishment.

#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of white cabinets near front counter. Multiple handles for reach in coolers/freezers in kitchen. Multiple gaskets for reach in coolers/freezers in kitchen. Hood filters above cooking equipment. Mop sink.

#5Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster/grease receptacle lid. Dumpster lid on one side is open, the other is missing. Grease receptacle lid is open. Lids closed. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#6Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in cooler in small storage area. Interior of reach in cooler in back prep area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic36-30-4

Basic – Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Wall in small prep area near ice machine is not sealed. Walls and wood in small storage closet in dining area are not sealed.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 3:12 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 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 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.