EL MOFONGO
6011 103 ST RD #11 · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32210
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
22 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed multiple cooked food items with temperatures of 48-51F in standing reach in cooler closest to three compartment sink. Person in charge stated food items were cooked day prior and placed in reach in cooler. Confirmed food items were not removed from reach in cooler since day prior. Cooked shredded beef, cooked ground beef, cooked ribs, cooked plantains (48-51F – Cooling) **Warning**
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one can on pineapple with visible dent along vertical seem along side and top seem. **Warning**
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed package of raw ground beef stored over opened boxes of ready to eat churros and puff pastries stored in standing reach in freezer in center kitchen area. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-24-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked rabo (oxtail) with date marking of 03/01/2025. Person in charge stated rabo was cooked 4 days prior and updated label. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple food items with temperatures of 52-55F stored in flip top cooler in center kitchen area. Person in charge stated food items were placed in reach in cooler day prior and never removed. Deli meats, raw bacon, garlic butter (52-55F – Cold Holding) **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 chicken and cooked yucca with temperatures of 111-125F stored in steam table on front line. Person in charge removed food items and began to reheat to temperatures of 165F or higher. Cooked chicken, cooked yucca (111-125F – Hot Holding) **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed splitter on mop sink faucet with no vacuum breaker on non-chemical side.
Intermediate 3
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed brush and garbage in hand wash sink on interior side of main kitchen doorway. Person in charge removed brush and garbage. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink next to three compartment sink.
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. Observed two employees person in charge stated were hired less than 60 days prior with no signed employee reporting agreement. Person in charge had employees sign reporting agreement. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 12
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting boards with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed opened employee water bottle with lid stored on wire rack next to food items in middle kitchen area. Person in charge removed water bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse and jacket stored on prep table next to single service items in middle kitchen area. Person in charge moved employee belongings to designated area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed one employee on cook line engaging in food preparation with a silver watch on. Person in charge educated employee allowed jewelry requirements for food preparation. Employee removed watch. **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked lids on storage containers for beans in dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed multiple scoops with handle in direct contact with product in back dry storage area. Person in charge removed all handles from product. **Corrected On-Site**
33-38-4Basic – No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Observed no waste receptacle at either of two hand wash sinks in kitchen area.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; soiled gaskets and door frames on reach in cooler and reach in freezer doors throughout establishment. Soiled hood filters above cook line.
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. Observed both lids opened on dumpster located at front of establishment.
14-20-4Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed torn tin foil used as shelf cover on bottom shelf of prep table across from three compartment sink.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed box of raw beef on three compartment sink being thawed at room temperature. Person in charge moved raw beef to sink under running water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-12-4Basic – Utensils in poor condition. Observed spatula with rubber end in disrepair stored on prep table across from three compartment sink. Person in charge voluntarily discarded spatula. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 13, 2026 12:45 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
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.