MONDONGO'S RESTAURANT
3500 NW 87 AVE · DORAL · Dade County · FL 33172
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed slice tomatoes (67F – Cold Holding) stored next to the fryers for less than 2 hours as per operator, operator placed bag of ice on top of tomatoes. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken soup (128F – Hot Holding) stored on top of the stove 1 hour before inspection, as per operator. Operator reheated items.
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on top of prep table, operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 4
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink at the server station in disrepair. Sign posted not to use.
51-16-7Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. 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 room containing 2 preparation tables and meat grinder, no hand sink located inside room. Located near walk in coolers. **Repeat Violation**
03F-10-5Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed operator using time for chicharron (97F – TPHC); ground beef (79F – TPHC); boiled potatoes (87F – TPHC ) with no written plan. Send operator the form, and filled out during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-5Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed handwashing sink next to walk in coolers with no hot water.
Basic 7
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
33-14-4Basic – Dumpster overflowing garbage.
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the kitchen.
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid.
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed napkins and Togo containers by the drive thru window.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by 3 compartment sink.
36-10-4Basic – Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed walk in freezer soiled.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 4, 2026 12:59 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
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.