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5745 Columbia Cir, Mangonia Park, FL 33407 · Permanent Food Service · License 6022157
What drove the grade
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 8 routine inspection5 high priority (3 fixed on the spot), 4 intermediate-33
- Complaint after follow-up on Sep 8Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score47
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitSep 8, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
2 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate2
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Hand wash sink missing in food preparation area.
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress.
- First visitJul 8, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
9 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority5
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation.
At walk-in cooler; fresh garlic in oil prepared/date marked/held refrigerated since 6/20. See stop sale.
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
At walk-in cooler; cooked pasta (45°F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler overnight. See stop sale.
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
At walk-in freezer; raw chicken stored over opened packaged of ready to eat wonton wraps. At reach-in freezer; raw fish stored over plastic wrapped pan of cheese bread. Operator moved raw items below ready to eat items.
Fixed on the spot
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
Employee handled soiled dishes while washing and rinsing then handled clean/sanitized dishes/utensils/equipment while placing to dry/store/use without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands.
Fixed on the spot
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
Employee entered kitchen from outside then handled clean equipment (walk-in cooler door handle) and food (produce) without washing hands . Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate4
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Dishwasher (Temperature - Not Set Up). Operator stated no measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature. Advised Operator to acquire.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Hand wash sink missing in food preparation area.
Food preparation area adjacent to walk-in freezer; no hand washing sink. Advised Operator hand washing sink required for food preparation area.
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress.
Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment removed front counter food preparation/service area with hand washing sink. Added food preparation area at previous dry storage with no hand washing sink. No plans submitted/approved. Advised Operator to submit completed 7005 application with updated plans to dhr.planreview@myfloridalicense.com.
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.