Tropico Mofongo Latin Food in Kissimmee
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3160 Vineland Rd Unit 2, Kissimmee, FL 34746Tropico Mofongo Latin Food in Kissimmee has accumulated 271 violations across 28 inspections since 2016, averaging 9.7 violations per inspection—nearly double the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have appeared repeatedly across the facility's inspection history, including employee health policy violations in at least 3 inspections (2024-04-04, 2025-09-10), hand washing violations in 6 inspections, chemical storage violations in 7 inspections, and food contact surface violations in every inspection from 2023-12-04 onward. A $400 fine was imposed for a single disciplinary action. Fire safety violations were documented on three occasions: on 2023-12-04 and 2024-02-02 for use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors with no hood suppression system installed, and on 2024-04-04 for a marked exit path blocked in the dish area. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on 2026-02-18 documented 15 basic violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Tropico Mofongo Latin Food in Kissimmee: Comparison to Osceola County Averages
This Facility
9.7
violations / inspection
9.7 violations per inspection
Osceola County Avg
5.57
violations / inspection
5.57 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Osceola County Avg
0.1
closures / facility
0.1 county average
Tropico Mofongo Latin Food in Kissimmee: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2019034121 | $400.00 | Apr 24, 2019 | Fort Lauderdale |
Tropico Mofongo Latin Food in Kissimmee: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (5)
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Dish area - blocked partially by storage racks, rolling rack, plastic containers
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Call Back - Complied
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.Small fryers added to facility not placed under hood system. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Administrative complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.Small fryers added to facility not placed under hood system.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-06-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher is inaccessible. Extinguishers on floor in various places throughout.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Tropico Mofongo Latin Food in Kissimmee: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections34 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 2 inspections24 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections29 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections19 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections24 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections19 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Tropico Mofongo Latin Food in Kissimmee: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Tropico Mofongo Latin Food in Kissimmee last inspected?
- Tropico Mofongo Latin Food in Kissimmee was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 18, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Tropico Mofongo Latin Food in Kissimmee?
- The most frequently cited violations at Tropico Mofongo Latin Food in Kissimmee are: Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Tropico Mofongo Latin Food in Kissimmee had?
- Tropico Mofongo Latin Food in Kissimmee has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Tropico Mofongo Latin Food in Kissimmee find?
- Tropico Mofongo Latin Food in Kissimmee was most recently inspected on February 18, 2026 with 6 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Tropico Mofongo Latin Food in Kissimmee ever been shut down?
- No, Tropico Mofongo Latin Food in Kissimmee has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- Has Tropico Mofongo Latin Food in Kissimmee had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Tropico Mofongo Latin Food in Kissimmee has 5 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Tropico Mofongo Latin Food in Kissimmee faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Tropico Mofongo Latin Food in Kissimmee has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Tropico Mofongo Latin Food in Kissimmee been fined?
- Tropico Mofongo Latin Food in Kissimmee has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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