Bonfire Mofongo House and Lounge

1704 NW 7 St, Miami, FL 33125 · Permanent Food Service · License 2333450

Official report

out of 100

Grade F

Safety score 2 of 100

Latest visit: Oct 27, 2026 (11 days ago)

What drove the grade

Live, small flying insects found.High priority · not yet fixed · 26 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Oct 26 routine inspection
6 high priority, 5 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 16 basic (6 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most
-63
Emergency closure on Oct 26, still closed
Counts in full until a follow-up lets the place reopen
-35
Safety score2

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Oct262026

Routine inspection

27 violations found · Inspector came back once

Follow-up visitOct 27, 2026 Closure extended
The problems weren't fixed yet. The business stays closed while the owner is given more time.
9 violations still not corrected:
- 1 High priority
- 2 Intermediate
- 6 Basic
What was still cited
High priority1
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.
  More time given
Intermediate2
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.
  More time given
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  More time given
Basic6
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  More time given
  Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  More time given
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  More time given
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  More time given
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  More time given
- Code 38, Lighting: Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in freezer.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitOct 26, 2026 Emergency closure
Conditions were a danger to public health, so the business was ordered to close immediately. It can't reopen until an inspector confirms the problems are fixed.
27 violations found:
- 6 High priority
- 5 Intermediate
- 16 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority6
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
  Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed more than 20 ants inside the sugar bin. Stop sale was issued.
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.
  Food placed in soiled equipment.
  Observed cheese and salami stored on top of rusted shelves inside the walk in cooler.
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
  Observed more than 60 flying insects flying around the dishwasher area and landing on clean equipment and preparation tables. Also observed around 10 flying insects flying and landing at the bar area.
  Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests.
  Observed more than 20 ants inside the sugar bin. Stop sale was issued.
- Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.
  Observed a can of raid stored on preparation table in the dishwasher area.
Intermediate5
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.
  Observed shelves at the walk in cooler.
- Code 27, Water source: No hot running water at three-compartment sink.
  Observed water reached 80°F after water running for about 5 minutes.
  Water with a temperature of least 85°F not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
  Observed water reached 80°F after water running for about 5 minutes.
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  Observed at the kitchen area. Employee provided paper towels.
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
  No soap provided at handwash sink.
  Observed at the kitchen area.
Basic16
- Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  Observed sugar not identified in the dry storage.
- Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
  Repeat violation
  In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
  Employee removed them.
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
- Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  Employee got a cap.
  Fixed on the spot
  Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  Employee wearing a watch and bracelet. Employee removed them.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  Observed a plastic container used as scoop inside the sugar. Employee removed it.
  Fixed on the spot
  Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  Repeat violation
  Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  Repeat violation
  Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in the kitchen.
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled at the cook line.
  Repeat violation
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead roaches on premises.
  Observed 1 dead roach on clean dishes at the 3 compartment sink. Employee discarded it and send all dishes to the dishwasher.
  Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  Repeat violation
  Insect control device installed over food preparation area.
  Observed above preparation table by the 3 compartment sink. Employee removed it.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  Observed at the buffet area.
- Code 38, Lighting: Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in freezer.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Food-contact surface: Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Nonfood-contact surface: Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
Stop sale: An order that the food can’t be sold or served.