Mofonga House Rest
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
52
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Mofonga House Rest, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 3, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to six violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
That's lower than the typical Pembroke Pines restaurant, which scores around 79. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
52
Sep 10, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
52
Nov 21, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
52
Jul 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
67
Feb 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: Same - **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-23: Same **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: Same- **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-23: Same- **Time Extended**
53B-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hands washing sink front counter. Sign provided to operator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: Not posted **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-23: Same- **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet in triple sink leaking water. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: Same- **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-23: Same- **Time Extended**
29-11-4
70
Jan 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: Same - **Time Extended**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: Same- **Time Extended**
53B-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hands washing sink front counter. Sign provided to operator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: Not posted **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet in triple sink leaking water. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: Same- **Time Extended**
29-11-4
70
Jan 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Bag of raw chicken stored above bags of raw shrimps and bag of raw beef in silver reach in freezer. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bags and bottles stored in hands washing sink front counter. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink front counter. Employee provided . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink front counter. Employee provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. **Warning**
53B-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1) Shelf with clean containers under steam table soiled. 2) Small rack between glass reach in and stove soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Container of beef stored in standing water to thawed. Manager stored under running water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet in triple sink leaking water. **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored on floor in kitchen. Manager hanged during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths stored on prep tables throughout kitchen. Manager stored in sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1) 3 dead roaches under Coca Cola reach in front counter entrance to kitchen. 2) 2 dead roaches under Roster reach in cooler entrance of Kitchen. 3) 1 dead roach under chest reach in cooler away from kitchen. 4) 1 dead roach in women's bathroom away from kitchen. Employee removed all and cleaned areas during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris. Microwave oven behind entrance door to kitchen soiled **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hands washing sink front counter. Sign provided to operator. **Warning**
31B-04-4
33
Sep 14, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
29
Feb 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-20: Same. **Time Extended**
53B-09-4
90
Feb 9, 2023
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 6 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Container of aspirin, antiseptic skin cleaner store on top shelf above Microwave. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. U- Star reach in- Cooked rice (48F - Cooling). Per manager food item in unit overnight. Item not prepared nor portioned today. Observed item stored in deep container. See stop sale. **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees. Prep table-Cooked fish (69F - Cold Holding). Per manager food item in unit less than 4 hours. Item not prepared nor portioned today. Manager moved to reach in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. U- Star reach in- Cooked rice (48F - Cooling). Per manager food item in unit overnight. Item not prepared nor portioned today. Observed item stored in deep container. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. 1) Bag of raw beef stored above bags of plantains In Frigidaire freezer. 2)Bag of raw beef stored above container of fruit 3) Bag of raw beef stored on top of bag of yucca in Frigidaire freezer. 4) Container of raw beef stored above container of celery in reach in 2 doors glass cooler in kitchen. 5) Container of sausage stored above container of smashed plantains in 2 doors cooler.Employee stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. **Warning**
53B-09-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. **Warning**
11-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. At front counter bar area. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Container of beef as per manager prepared onsite over 48 hours not date marked. Manager date marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided. Water temperatures 90F in bathroom . **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag stored on table next to slicer in kitchen. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of sodas stored on floor in hallway behind kitchen and container of oil stored on floor in kitchen. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean knives in knife holder. Manager cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-48-4
Basic - Shelf with rust that has pitted the surface above triple sink in kitchen. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of cup stored on floor in hallway behind sink. Manager elevated. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Meat thawed in standing water in triple sink at a temperature of 76. Manager placed back in reach in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris. Behind triple sink in kitchen. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored by triple sink. Employee stored in sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer in triple sink 10ppm. Manager remade to 75ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 1) Container of flour 2) Container of rice not labeled. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
13
Oct 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mofonga House Rest last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mofonga House Rest on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mofonga House Rest?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mofonga House Rest.
How does Mofonga House Rest compare to other restaurants in Pembroke Pines?
Mofonga House Rest most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Pembroke Pines average of 79.
Has Mofonga House Rest's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Mofonga House Rest have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Mofonga House Rest means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Mofonga House Rest inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mofonga House Rest is inspected around three times per year on average.
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