MANGROVES GRILL
3705 SPECTRUM BLVD · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33612
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
01B-07-4High Priority – Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Ham inside walk in cooler has mold growth on exterior of ham.
Intermediate 3
22-56-4Intermediate – Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dishwasher only reaching 150F for sanitation. Had a discussion with operator about using the three compartment sink until dishwasher is sanitizing and working properly. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink by dishwasher. Chef placed paper towels at hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pork cooked and held longer then 24 hours has no date markings inside walk in cooler.
Basic 3
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has buildup of black-mold like substance.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Boxes of bread stored on floor inside truck freezer outside.
08B-39-4Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Broccoli not washed before preparation. Chef washed broccoli. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 18, 2026 12:11 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 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.