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 dateMay 7, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3411939
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8574034
DBPR license5401262

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority8 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical20 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#9High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored with food on spice shelf . Observed medication on prep table in pizza area **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#10High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Observed one Dented peeled tomato can present. See stop sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#11High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Next to propane tank , splitter needs 2 vacuum breaker s **Warning**

Warning
#12High Priority29-42-4

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

Warning

Intermediate 8

#13Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.observed can opener blade soiled. Observed wall mounted chopper soiled with food debris **Warning**

Warning
#14Intermediate31A-07-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. No handwash sink in new wait station area , and no working or connected to drain or hot water handwash sink at the new outdoor bar area **Warning**

Warning
#15Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Case of burgers covers hand wash sink in prep area **Warning**

Warning
#16Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Holding coiled hose in hand wash sink in dish area **Warning**

Warning
#17Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.prep sink area **Warning**

Warning
#18Intermediate51-14-7

Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – bar area added. 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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed a newly added wait station with ice bin, ice machine condiment and single service item storage in the outside open air patio . Also observed a new outside bar area with seating and tiki type roofing , ice bin frozen drink machine, handwash sink, refrigerator for drink related items. Neither of these areas are shown on existing approved plans from 2013. **Warning**

Warning
#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. **Warning**

Warning
#20Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in the walk-in cooler cooked : chicken, meatballs , meatloaf with no date markings **Warning**

Warning

Basic 8

#1Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling shows damage or is in disrepair. Rotting wood ceiling in pizza room **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic24-07-4

Basic – Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean a container of lids stored on mop sink **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Flour container stored on floor. In the walk-in cooler onions stored on the floor **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in wood top prep table. Observed chest freezer gaskets are soiled **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic08B-61-5

Basic – Observed an Outdoor ice machine with no overhead protection. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic14-11-5

Basic – Produce Walk-in cooler gaskets are in poor repair. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored on the floor in storage trailer **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.observed fish, pork and beef thawing on sink in kitchen. Observed chicken thawing on speed rack **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 5, 2026 3:28 PM.

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 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
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 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
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
4 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.