El Mangaso #2

3503 W Baker St, Plant City, FL 33563

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Aug 12, 2025

Score

Low Risk

El Mangaso #2 appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 12, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “no paper towels”, which has been cited two times.

Restaurants in Plant City average 81, so El Mangaso #2 is doing better than most peers. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 12, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of fruit on floor. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-12: Container of ice stored on floor. **Time Extended**

08B-38-4

Aug 8, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 14 live flies flying around truck. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-08: Observed 6 flies flying around truck. **Admin Complaint**

35A-02-7

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in reach in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-08: **Time Extended**

12B-13-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Operator eating apple in truck and sat apple on cutting board. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-08: Operator eating mango while preparing food. **Time Extended**

12B-02-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of fruit on floor. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-08: **Time Extended**

08B-38-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-08: **Time Extended**

42-01-4

Aug 6, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.

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High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 14 live flies flying around truck.

35A-02-7

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator got soap at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket in handwash sink.

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator got chlorine beach for food contact surfaces sanitizer at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**

22-38-5

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water on truck temped 75 F.

27-16-4

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Operator eating apple in truck and sat apple on cutting board.

12B-02-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water temped 68 F.

10-07-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in reach in cooler.

12B-13-4

Basic - Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Single service items stored outside.

25-11-5

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

42-01-4

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Bowl with no handle in fruit.

10-01-5

Basic - Food stored outside. Mangos, melons, and pineapples stored outside. Operator brought inside at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**

08B-42-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of fruit on floor.

08B-38-4

Jun 5, 2025

Routine - Food

3 major violations.

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Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

11-27-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. One new hire on unit. Manager had employee read and sign health agreement **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Aug 17, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

May 4, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Mangaso #2 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Mangaso #2 on file is from Aug 12, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Mangaso #2?

Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Mangaso #2.

How does El Mangaso #2 compare to other restaurants in Plant City?

El Mangaso #2 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Plant City average of 81.

Has El Mangaso #2's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at El Mangaso #2 have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Mangaso #2 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is El Mangaso #2 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Mangaso #2 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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