MONDONGO'S RESTAURANT
3500 NW 87 AVE · DORAL · Dade County · FL 33172
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
29 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
35A-09-4High Priority – Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed small insects around mop sink. **Warning**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed male cook line employee with soiled gloves not changing gloves as needed in between food prep and cooking. Employee washed hands and changed gloves. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked eggs (110F – Hot Holding); sweet plantains (117F – Hot Holding) boiled potatoes (80F – Hot Holding); beef soup (112F – Hot Holding); beans (127F – Hot Holding) at the cook line and steam table. As per operator, products were placed between 1-2 hours ago. Operator began to reheat products to appropriate temperatures. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed mop sink with splitter attached and no vacuum breaker. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Intermediate 5
03G-46-2Intermediate – Establishment preparing food using a method that has been determined by the Divisions of Hotels and Restaurants to require an approved variance from the Division. Establishment does not have an approved Process Waiver for the method observed in use during the inspection. Observed establishment is doing remove oxygen packaging for sauces such as tartar sauce, sweet pepper, and chimichurri that are prepared in house. As per operator, the products are made on a daily basis and mixed together and placed into small packets. **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine and quaternary testing kit expired. Operator was provided new up to date strips. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-12-4Intermediate – No handwash sink for employees. Observed food prep room with no hand wash station. As per operator, she is waiting on plumber to come and install. The Division already approved the plans for the remodel on 8/20/2024.Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-14-5Intermediate – 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. **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle with chlorine sanitizer not labeled. Operator labeled. **Warning**
Basic 19
16-23-4Basic – Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning**
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave door handle soiled. **Warning**
36-06-4Basic – Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed at cook line. **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in back prep area soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed several cutting boards located in kitchen area with cut marks and no longer cleanable. **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drinks at food prep station in kitchen. **Warning**
08B-49-4Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. **Warning**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. **Warning**
36-11-4Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. **Warning**
08B-36-4Basic – Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed avocados near hand wash sink exposed to splash. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall with damage near prep room. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at the bar area. **Warning**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle. **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed black microwave located at the bar area with soiled interior. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled. Observed walk in freezer gasket soiled. Observed reach in cooler near prep station with soiled gasket. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves in kitchen area with rust accumulation. **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed beef and steak not covered inside walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall near mop sink and three compartment sink soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bin of salt with no label at the kitchen prep area. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 21, 2026 2:18 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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5 observation(s)
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.