EL MOFONGO CUBAN RESTAURANT AND BAKERY
6011 103 ST STE 11, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32210
License #2614671
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Mixed Health Record
How is this score calculated? →EL MOFONGO CUBAN RESTAURANT AND BAKERY in JACKSONVILLE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 75 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 24, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 28 total findings; InspectFL has imported detailed violation rows for 21 of them so far.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on April 24, 2026 included 2 critical violations, 4 major, and 4 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Warning Issued
- [33-30-4] Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Observed discarded ceramic toilet in dumpster enclosure at front of establishment.
- [53B-01-5] 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. Observed person in charge unable to provide any proof of state approved food handler certifications for only employees hired more than 60 days prior without certified food manager certifications.
- [29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed missing vacuum breaker on non-chemical side of hose splitter at mop sink.
- [08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef items in reach in cooler in center of main kitchen area. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels.
- [16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to clean containers stored on drying rack next to three compartment sink.
- [06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen raw beef thawing on three compartment sink at room temperature.
- [11-26-1] 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 person in charge unable to provide any proof of reporting agreements for employees without certified food manager certifications.
- [14-12-4] Utensils in poor condition. Observed knife with chipped blade tip stored on knife rack near three compartment sink. Person in charge voluntarily discarded.
- [31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed buckets and cleaning supplies stored in multiple hand wash sinks in kitchen area and side station near office.
- [03D-15-4] Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooked rice cooling at room temperature on center prep table in main kitchen area. Person in charge stated rice was cooked 1.5 hours prior and moved rice to reach in freezer to rapidly cool.
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Would you eat here?
EL MOFONGO CUBAN RESTAURANT AND BAKERY has some meaningful issues on record. Would you still eat here?
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