El Rincon Del Mofongo in Port Charlotte
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2395 Tamiami Trl Unit 203, Port Charlotte, FL 33952El Rincon del Mofongo in Port Charlotte has logged 21 inspections with 95 total violations since 2022, averaging 4.5 violations per inspection—slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. However, the violation pattern reveals systemic compliance issues centered on employee health policy and handwashing practices. Employee health policy violations appeared in 8 of the 21 inspections, and proper hand and arm washing violations were cited in 5 separate inspections. Chemical storage violations were documented across multiple years (2022, 2025). Most recent inspections show persistence of these issues: the September 25, 2025 inspection cited three separate employee health policy violations, and the July 1, 2025 inspection documented three chemical storage violations alongside multiple employee health violations. All recent inspections closed with "Inspection Completed - No Further Action" dispositions, indicating no escalation to formal enforcement, but the recurring nature of employee health and hygiene findings suggests ongoing management challenges in staff training and workplace protocols.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
El Rincon Del Mofongo in Port Charlotte: Comparison to Charlotte County Averages
El Rincon Del Mofongo in Port Charlotte: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)
— 2 inspections9 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections15 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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El Rincon Del Mofongo in Port Charlotte: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was El Rincon Del Mofongo in Port Charlotte last inspected?
- El Rincon Del Mofongo in Port Charlotte was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 25, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at El Rincon Del Mofongo in Port Charlotte?
- The most frequently cited violations at El Rincon Del Mofongo in Port Charlotte are: Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils, Employee health policy.
- How many health inspections has El Rincon Del Mofongo in Port Charlotte had?
- El Rincon Del Mofongo in Port Charlotte has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of El Rincon Del Mofongo in Port Charlotte find?
- El Rincon Del Mofongo in Port Charlotte was most recently inspected on September 25, 2025 with 4 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has El Rincon Del Mofongo in Port Charlotte ever been shut down?
- No, El Rincon Del Mofongo in Port Charlotte has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
- What does Florida violation V32 (Proper sanitizing) mean?
- Violation 32 (Proper sanitizing) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/32.
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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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