Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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(THE) MOFONGO KING

295 SW PORT ST LUCIE BLVD · PORT ST LUCIE · St. Lucie County · FL 34984

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 16, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3411041
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8570208
DBPR license6603153

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority2 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#10High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw shell eggs over cooked stew and cooked chicken in walk in cooler.

#11High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. All items in walk in cooler. Manager came in this morning and noticed cooler not cold but temps were taken.

Stop Sale
#12High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All items in the walk in cooler. cod fish (53F – Cold Holding); conch (53F – Cold Holding); cooked pasta (53F – Cold Holding); raw beef (49F – Cold Holding); raw salmon (49F); cooked beef (47F – Cold Holding); raw beef (47F – Cold Holding); cooked pork (49F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (47F – Cold Holding); shredded cheese (49F – Cold Holding); raw pork (45F – Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (ambient 50F – Cold Holding) **Warning**

Warning
#13High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hanging from rack of bag n box station.

#14High Priority29-34-4

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

Intermediate 2

#15Intermediate11-26-1

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. Employee less than 60 days

#16Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Basic 9

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Over cook line, insulation exposed. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic36-03-4

Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Along walls in Kuching

#4Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Dish area

#6Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.

#7Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

#8Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored foods in walk in cooler not covered.

#9Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food in the walk in cooler.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 4, 2026 1:37 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
3 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.