Mangroves Grill in Tampa
Last inspected:
3705 Spectrum Blvd, Tampa, FL 33612Mangroves Grill in Tampa has accumulated 207 violations across 30 inspections since 2016, averaging 6.9 per visit. The facility has not been shut down but shows a pattern of repeated warnings followed by compliance callbacks, with four warning issuances between 2022 and 2025. The most frequently cited violations involve consumer advisories, improper handling of multi-use utensils, and ventilation issues. A 2021 fire inspection noted a missing boiler certificate, though the establishment indicated the inspection had been completed and documentation was pending.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Mangroves Grill in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
This Facility
6.9
violations / inspection
6.9 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg
5.73
violations / inspection
5.73 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Hillsborough County Avg
0.25
closures / facility
0.25 county average
Mangroves Grill in Tampa: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-01-5 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Establishment has had boiler inspection, they are waiting on the certificate.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (9) Heating and ventilation - The heating and ventilation system shall be kept in good repair or be installed to maintain a minimum of 68 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the building. The insurance inspectors boiler report is required annually for power boilers and high pressure/high temperature boilers and biannually for low pressure steam or vapor heating boilers and shall be posted in the boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
Mangroves Grill in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (30)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 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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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 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· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections26 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections25 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections18 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections34 violations · 25 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Mangroves Grill in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Mangroves Grill in Tampa last inspected?
- Mangroves Grill in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 6, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Mangroves Grill in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Mangroves Grill in Tampa are: Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Mangroves Grill in Tampa had?
- Mangroves Grill in Tampa has had 30 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Mangroves Grill in Tampa find?
- Mangroves Grill in Tampa was most recently inspected on January 6, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Mangroves Grill in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Mangroves Grill in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
- Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- 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 Mangroves Grill in Tampa had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Mangroves Grill in Tampa has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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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