When was Mofongo's Restaurant in Miami last inspected?

Mofongo's Restaurant in Miami was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 15, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.

What are the most common violations at Mofongo's Restaurant in Miami?

The most frequently cited violations at Mofongo's Restaurant in Miami are: Proper cooking temps, Clean multi-use utensils, Management awareness.

How many health inspections has Mofongo's Restaurant in Miami had?

Mofongo's Restaurant in Miami has had 5 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.

What did the most recent inspection of Mofongo's Restaurant in Miami find?

Mofongo's Restaurant in Miami was most recently inspected on July 15, 2026 with 14 violation(s), including 5 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.

Has Mofongo's Restaurant in Miami ever been shut down?

No, Mofongo's Restaurant in Miami has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.

What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?

Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.

What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?

Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.

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.

Mofongo's Restaurant in Miami

Last inspected: July 15, 2026

1672 Sw 8 St, Miami, FL 33135

Miami-Dade County · Permanent Food Service
Owner: Costa Brava 8 Corp
DBPR License: SEA2338330

Overview

Mofongo's Restaurant in Miami has been cited for recurring high-priority violations across four inspections between February 2025 and November 2025, averaging 10.5 violations per inspection, which is double the statewide average. The facility was issued a warning on August 11, 2025 following an inspection that documented 42 violations, including six high-priority findings: improper cooking temperatures, hand washing violations, time as a control violation, toxic substance control issues, chemical storage violations, and missing consumer advisories. A callback inspection on August 12, 2025 found one additional high-priority violation that was corrected on site. The most recent routine inspection on November 19, 2025 identified 12 violations including four high-priority cooking temperature citations and three high-priority consumer advisory violations, though the facility received no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.

5Inspections

41Violations

0Closures

Last inspected DBPR: July 15, 2026

Mofongo's Restaurant in Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages

This Facility 8.2 violations / inspection 8.2 violations per inspection

Miami-Dade County Avg 6.71 violations / inspection 6.71 county average

This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures

Miami-Dade County Avg 0.13 closures / facility 0.13 county average

Mofongo's Restaurant in Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (5)

2026 — 1 inspection12 violations · 7 high priority

Jul 15, 2026 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

2025 — 4 inspections19 violations · 10 high priority

Nov 19, 2025 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Aug 12, 2025 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Aug 11, 2025 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 13, 2025 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mofongo's Restaurant in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mofongo's Restaurant in Miami last inspected?: Mofongo's Restaurant in Miami was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 15, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
What are the most common violations at Mofongo's Restaurant in Miami?: The most frequently cited violations at Mofongo's Restaurant in Miami are: Proper cooking temps, Clean multi-use utensils, Management awareness.
How many health inspections has Mofongo's Restaurant in Miami had?: Mofongo's Restaurant in Miami has had 5 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Mofongo's Restaurant in Miami find?: Mofongo's Restaurant in Miami was most recently inspected on July 15, 2026 with 14 violation(s), including 5 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
Has Mofongo's Restaurant in Miami ever been shut down?: No, Mofongo's Restaurant in Miami has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?: Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?: Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
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.