(the) Mofongo King in Port St Lucie

Last inspected:

295 Sw Port St Lucie Blvd, Port St Lucie, FL 34984
Overview

The Mofongo King in Port St Lucie has accumulated 245 violations across 31 inspections since 2017, averaging 7.9 violations per visit. Ventilation deficiencies account for 26 violations, while sewage disposal and food contact surface issues have been cited repeatedly. The facility received one disciplinary action resulting in a $160 fine. Recent inspection patterns show recurring compliance issues, with multiple warnings and callbacks in 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025, indicating ongoing operational challenges despite repeated corrective actions.

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

33Inspections
268Violations
0Closures
$160in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

(the) Mofongo King in Port St Lucie: Comparison to St. Lucie County Averages

This Facility 8.1 violations / inspection 8.1 violations per inspection
St. Lucie County Avg 5.1 violations / inspection 5.1 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
St. Lucie County Avg 0.17 closures / facility 0.17 county average

(the) Mofongo King in Port St Lucie: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $160.00

Disciplinary action history for (the) Mofongo King in Port St Lucie
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
4--2021057619 $160.00 Sep 28, 2021 Miami (Doral)

(the) Mofongo King in Port St Lucie: Full Inspection History — DBPR (33)

— 3 inspections26 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V11 Food in good condition
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
— 3 inspections20 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V05 Handwashing procedures
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
V53 Outer openings protected
— 3 inspections18 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V11 Food in good condition
V12 Shell stock requirements
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— 4 inspections20 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V11 Food in good condition
V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation
— 3 inspections23 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage
V41 Toilet facilities
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V05 Handwashing procedures
V13 Parasite destruction
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V05 Handwashing procedures
V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V27 Correct procedures
V28 Water supply

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities
— 4 inspections21 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V03 Employee health reporting
V12 Shell stock requirements
V13 Parasite destruction
V24 Toxic substance control
V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V06 Handwashing facilities
V14 Food contact surfaces
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— 4 inspections29 violations · 17 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V09 No contamination

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V05 Handwashing procedures
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V13 Parasite destruction
V16 Proper cooking temps
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities
— 4 inspections42 violations · 25 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Admin. Complaint Callback Not Complied

High Priority Violations

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
— Routine - Food· 19 violations (12 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V03 Employee health reporting
V05 Handwashing procedures
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V12 Shell stock requirements
V13 Parasite destruction
V16 Proper cooking temps
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
V38 Waste properly disposed
V40 Wiping cloths usage
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
V53 Outer openings protected
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— Complaint Full· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V24 Toxic substance control
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— 4 inspections11 violations · 3 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

(the) Mofongo King in Port St Lucie: Frequently Asked Questions

When was (the) Mofongo King in Port St Lucie last inspected?
(the) Mofongo King in Port St Lucie was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 18, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
What are the most common violations at (the) Mofongo King in Port St Lucie?
The most frequently cited violations at (the) Mofongo King in Port St Lucie are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Proper sewage disposal.
How many health inspections has (the) Mofongo King in Port St Lucie had?
(the) Mofongo King in Port St Lucie has had 33 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of (the) Mofongo King in Port St Lucie find?
(the) Mofongo King in Port St Lucie was most recently inspected on September 18, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has (the) Mofongo King in Port St Lucie ever been shut down?
No, (the) Mofongo King in Port St Lucie has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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.
What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
Has (the) Mofongo King in Port St Lucie faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, (the) Mofongo King in Port St Lucie has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $160.00 in fines.
How much has (the) Mofongo King in Port St Lucie been fined?
(the) Mofongo King in Port St Lucie has been fined a total of $160.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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