El Patron Del Mofongo in Brandon
125 N Kings Ave, Brandon, FL 33510El Patron del Mofongo in Brandon, Florida operated without a valid food permit during its initial inspection in July 2022, when inspectors found eight violations including poisonous materials improperly stored above food-contact surfaces and a handwashing sink lacking adequate hot water. The facility subsequently obtained proper permitting and passed three focused inspections between September 2023 and January 2026 with zero violations, including required vended water assessment and Hurricane Idalia compliance checks. The most recent inspection on January 5, 2026 was completed with no violations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
El Patron Del Mofongo in Brandon: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
This Facility
0
violations / inspection
0 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg
5.75
violations / inspection
5.75 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Hillsborough County Avg
0.25
closures / facility
0.25 county average
El Patron Del Mofongo in Brandon: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $160.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024053423 | $160.00 | Apr 22, 2024 | Miami (Doral) |
El Patron Del Mofongo in Brandon: FDACS Inspection History (5)
Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.
— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Conducted Routine Offsite Inspection. Lab results provided.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Conducted routine offsite inspection. Lab results provided.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements
Comments: Initial Inspection Vended Water
Payments can be made online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or can be mailed to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer
Services, P.O. Box 6720, Tallahassee FL 32314-6720. Checks and money orders are to be payable to Florida Department of
Agriculture and Consumer Services. All payments must include the Food Establishment number and reason of payment type in the
memo section of the check or money order.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Offsite Focused Visit to conduct assessment for Hurricane Idalia.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection
— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit; Check Back Needed· 8 violations· Operating Without Permit
Comments: Thank you for submitting your food establishment permit application. To complete the application process, you must remit payment
in full. To expedite the processing of your food permit application, electronic online payment is available at
https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Follow the instructions on the portal page for payment processing. Payment by check or money order
is also accepted, but must be made payable to FDACS and remitted to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services,
PO Box 6720, Tallahassee, FL 32314-6720. Please note that payment by check or money order may delay the processing of your
food permit application.
Permit fees must be paid in full before your application can be processed further. Failure to pay any permit fees in full will result in
the denial of your permit and you may be subject to administrative penalties if you are found operating without a valid food permit,
which is a violation of Section 500.12(1)(a), Florida Statutes. If you are found to be in violation of this provision, the Department may
impose up to a $5,000.00 fine against you and/or seek administrative action to close your business.
The Minimum Construction Standards checklist has been used in accordance with 500.12(2)(a) Florida Statutes by the food safety
inspector to determine compliance before obtaining a food permit.
Request #5082050
Payments can be made online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or can be mailed to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer
Services, P.O. Box 6720, Tallahassee FL 32314-6720. Checks and money orders are to be payable to Florida Department of
Agriculture and Consumer Services. All payments must include the Food Establishment number and reason of payment type in the
memo section of the check or money order.
Risk-Based Violations
7-301.11
Poisonous or toxic materials for retail sale not stored or displayed to prevent contamination of
food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic
materials by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food,
equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-301.11 PP
Retail area: Soaps stored on shelving above single-service plates. COS: Soaps were relocated.
x
73
Hemp Extract, as defined in section 581.217(3)(e), F.S., intended for Human Consumption
contains a controlled substance. s. 893.03(1)(c)190, F.S.
Retail area: 5 packages of Space Walker Cereal Milk disposable, 2 packages of Space Walker
Blueberry Cookies disposable, 5 packages of Bona Fide Flower Gelato disposable, 2 packages of Bona Fide Flower
Blue Dream disposable and 4 packages of Bona Fide Flower Master Kush disposable contain THC-O. COS: All
mentioned products were voluntarily discarded.
x
74
Retailer selling hemp extract intended for inhalation did not post a clear and conspicuous sign
directly adjacent to the display of the product which states: "THE SALE OF HEMP EXTRACT INTENDED FOR
INHALATION TO PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF 21 IS PROHIBITED, PROOF OF AGE IS REQUIRED FOR
PURCHASE". 5K-4.034(8)(a), F.A.C.
Retail area: No sign posted for hemp extract intended for inhalation stating that "The sale of Hemp
Extract intended for inhalation to persons under the age of 21 is prohibited, proof of age is required for purchase".
COS: Sign provided to person in charge.
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Print Date: 7/19/2022
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5-202.12(A)
Handwashing sink not equipped to provide hot water at a temperature of at least 100°F
through a mixing valve or combination faucet. 5-202.12(A) PfPf
Bathroom: No hot water at handwashing sink. Establishment has 30 days to provide hot water at
handwashing sink in bathroom.
o
95
Establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a test
through a recognized accredited program. 5K-4.021(1), F.A.C.
No certified food protection manager.
o
Good Retail Practice Violations
4-502.11(A)
Utensil not maintained in good repair or condition; or ambient air temperature, water pressure,
or water temperature measuring device not maintained in good repair or not accurate within the intended range of
use. 4-502.11(A) and (C)
Walk-in cooler: Ambient air thermometer shows temperature as being -2 degrees F. Ambient
temperature measured 36F.
o
5-501.17
Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
5-501.17
Bathroom: No covered trash can in unisex bathroom.
o
99
The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. An application for a food
permit has been submitted. Food Establishment shall remit payment of appropriate fee within 10 days. 500.12(1)
(a)F.S., 5K-4.020(4)(b) F.A.C.
The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. An application for a food permit has
been submitted. The Food Establishment shall remit payment of the appropriate fee within 10 days. Contact the
Business Center at 850-245-5520 for further assistance.
o
El Patron Del Mofongo in Brandon: Frequently Asked Questions
- How many health inspections has El Patron Del Mofongo in Brandon had?
- El Patron Del Mofongo in Brandon has had 0 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 0 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- Has El Patron Del Mofongo in Brandon ever been shut down?
- No, El Patron Del Mofongo in Brandon has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has El Patron Del Mofongo in Brandon faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, El Patron Del Mofongo in Brandon has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $160.00 in fines.
- How much has El Patron Del Mofongo in Brandon been fined?
- El Patron Del Mofongo in Brandon has been fined a total of $160.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- When was El Patron Del Mofongo in Brandon last inspected?
- El Patron Del Mofongo in Brandon was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on January 5, 2026. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
- How many inspections has El Patron Del Mofongo in Brandon had?
- El Patron Del Mofongo in Brandon has 5 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of El Patron Del Mofongo in Brandon find?
- El Patron Del Mofongo in Brandon was most recently inspected by FDACS on January 5, 2026 (Focused Inspection).
- Has El Patron Del Mofongo in Brandon had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- No, El Patron Del Mofongo in Brandon has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
- What are the most common violations at El Patron Del Mofongo in Brandon?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at El Patron Del Mofongo in Brandon are: 5-202.12(A): Handwashing sink not equipped to provide hot water at a temperature of at least 100°F through a mixing valve or combination faucet. 5-202.12(A) Pf; 7-301.11: Poisonous or toxic materials for retail sale not stored or displayed to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-301.11 P; 4-502.11(A): Utensil not maintained in good repair or condition; or ambient air temperature, water pressure, or water temperature measuring device not maintained in good repair or not accurate within the intended range of use. 4-502.11(A) and (C).
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