El Mangaso

5303 W Baker St, Plant City, FL 33563

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited El Mangaso five times, with records going back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 12, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

Restaurants in Plant City average 81, so El Mangaso is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 12, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-12: **Time Extended**

11-27-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-12: **Time Extended**

51-13-4

Jan 7, 2026

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Fernando Ibarra Martinez **Warning**

53A-01-7

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

51-13-4

Jun 5, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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11-27-4

Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. **Repeat Violation**

16-04-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation**

51-13-4

Mar 25, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

May 4, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Mangaso last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Mangaso on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

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

El Mangaso most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Plant City average of 81.

Has El Mangaso's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Mangaso have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Mangaso 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 inspected?

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

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