MAMBO'S CAFE

Name: MAMBO'S CAFE
Address: 4423 N ARMENIA AVE, TAMPA, FL, 33603, US
Rating: 84.8

4423 N ARMENIA AVE, TAMPA, FL 33603

License #3910976

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84.8 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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MAMBO'S CAFE in TAMPA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 84.8 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has been inspected 5 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on November 20, 2025. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 60 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 45 of them so far.

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The latest inspection on November 20, 2025 shows 2 observation rows, all minor, which is usually a better sign than repeat high-priority findings.

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Disposition: Call Back - Complied
Non-food-contact surfaces (gaskets, shelves, equipment exteriors, door handles) soiled with grease, debris, dirt, slime, or dust.
Cutting boards, equipment, and storage in poor repair — cut marks, ice buildup, rust, missing handles on dispensing utensils.

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Disposition: Call Back - Complied
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in fridge behind sandwich press
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Deep freezer located next to fryer lid not properly fitting. Reach in cooler has torn gasket near back door.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked pork (50F - Cold Holding); Raw Chicken (49F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (51F - Cold Holding)
[03F-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Cut vegetables held on time has no time stamp. Manager added proper time stamp to vegetables.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked pork (50F - Cold Holding); Raw Chicken (49F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (51F - Cold Holding)
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic bottles of sauces have no labeling of ingredients inside reach in cooler on front line. Manager added proper labeling to bottles.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
[10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop laying in ice. Manager removed scoop.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have buildup of grease.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken Cooked and held longer then 24 hours has no date markings inside walk in cooler. Employee added dates to foods.
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler located by back door.

Disposition: Emergency order recommended
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in fridge behind sandwich press
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dishes above 3 compartment sink wet nesting
[33-16-4] Garbage can lids open. Employee closed lids
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal belongings on shelf with to go items in kitchen above 3 compartment sink near back door.
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Stored next to deep freezer in kitchen unsecured.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave located on prep table across from fryer, interior soiled with food debris
[35A-04-4] Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 25 rodent droppings located in storage area in back of house; 3 rodent droppings along wall in kitchen
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. No labels on containers of sugar, flour and sazon on shelf above 3 compartment sink
[10-06-5] In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Container located on prep table near kitchen entrance.
[35A-09-4] Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 1 insect underneath womens bathroom sink
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled debris; Stove soiled with food debris; Greased buildup on fryer on cook line
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee personal drink on 3 compartment-sink. Employee removed employee beverage.
[10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between equipment by stove in kitchen; knife stored between equipment by sandwich press
[08B-47-4] Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Rice and beans in containers stored on floor under prep table. Employee put bins on food prep area
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. empanadas (119F - Hot Holding) warmer next to front registers. grits (132F - Hot Holding) on front line steam table. Operator voluntarily discarded food.
[51-16-7] 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 no plans on OnBase for establishment during inspection observed unenclosed storage area where food, paper goods and reach in cooler is stored.
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete in walk in cooler in back of establishment.
[11-27-4] Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with a print out
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in fridge in front of house near grill. Employee removed.

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