Mambo's Cafe in Tampa
Last inspected:
4423 N Armenia Ave, Tampa, FL 33603Mambo's Cafe in Tampa has accumulated 243 violations across 29 inspections since 2016, averaging 8.4 per visit. The facility was shut down once for roach and rodent activity. Recent enforcement has intensified, with an emergency order recommended in July 2025 after inspectors found 27 violations including 5 high-priority citations. The restaurant faced one disciplinary action resulting in a $400 fine.
Most recent closure: July 28, 2025 for roach & rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Mambo's Cafe in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
This Facility
8.4
violations / inspection
8.4 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg
5.75
violations / inspection
5.75 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Hillsborough County Avg
0.25
closures / facility
0.25 county average
Mambo's Cafe in Tampa: Emergency Closure History (1)
Mambo's Cafe in Tampa: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025059928 | $400.00 | Jul 28, 2025 | Tampa |
Mambo's Cafe in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (29)
— 6 inspections37 violations · 29 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections25 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections17 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections35 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Mambo's Cafe in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Mambo's Cafe in Tampa last inspected?
- Mambo's Cafe in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on November 20, 2025. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- When was Mambo's Cafe in Tampa last shut down?
- Mambo's Cafe in Tampa was last shut down on July 28, 2025 for roach & rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Mambo's Cafe in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Mambo's Cafe in Tampa are: Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored, Employee health policy.
- How many health inspections has Mambo's Cafe in Tampa had?
- Mambo's Cafe in Tampa has had 29 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Mambo's Cafe in Tampa find?
- Mambo's Cafe in Tampa was most recently inspected on November 20, 2025 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Mambo's Cafe in Tampa ever been shut down?
- Yes, Mambo's Cafe in Tampa has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- 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 V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- Has Mambo's Cafe in Tampa faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Mambo's Cafe in Tampa has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Mambo's Cafe in Tampa been fined?
- Mambo's Cafe in Tampa 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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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