What is Mofongo's Restaurant's health inspection score?

Mofongo's Restaurant has a SafeDine safety score of 61 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Mofongo's Restaurant last inspected?

Mofongo's Restaurant was last inspected on November 19, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Mofongo's Restaurant have?

Mofongo's Restaurant has 27 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Mofongo's Restaurant safe to eat at?

Mofongo's Restaurant has a safety score of 61/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Mofongo's Restaurant serve?

Mofongo's Restaurant serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Mofongo's Restaurant

Name: Mofongo's Restaurant
Address: 1672 SW 8 ST, Miami, 33135
Rating: 61

1672 SW 8 ST, Miami

Last Inspected: 11/19/2025

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0Fair

American•Little Havana

Ranked #335 of 384 in Little HavanaBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

3 inspections

Last: Nov 19, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

7 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Employee illness

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Unsafe food sourceHigh Priority

Food obtained from unapproved or unsafe source

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-44

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-8 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-9 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+15 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 56/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (61/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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1672 SW 8 ST, Miami, FL 33135

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2025

2 inspections

7 high priority

5 intermediate

11 basic

Aug

Nov 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

1 basic

Inspection History

3 records on file

3 Routine - Food

Nov 25

Routine - Food InspectionLatestInspection Completed - No Further Action

1 High2 Med1 Basic

4 total1 risk factor

73/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

09Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foodRisk Factor−10

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

04Facilities inadequate to maintain TCS food temperatures−5
22Food-contact surfaces not clean and sanitized−5

Basic (1)

−2 pts

45Fire extinguishing equipment not provided/maintained−2

Base deductions−22 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Aug 25

Routine - Food InspectionCall Back - Complied

1 High

1 total

90/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

16Dishwashing facilities inadequate; no chemical test kit−2

Base deductions−2 pts

Aug 25

Routine - Food InspectionWarning Issued

6 High5 Med11 Basic

22 total3 risk factors

0/100inspection score

−105 pts

High Priority (4)

−50 pts

01AFood obtained from unapproved sourceRisk Factor−10
01BFood not safe, unadulterated, or in unsound conditionRisk Factor−10
08BFood not protected during preparation/storage/display(2x)−20
09Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foodRisk Factor−10

Intermediate (4)

−35 pts

04Facilities inadequate to maintain TCS food temperatures−5
11Employee health knowledge lacking; ill employee present(2x)−10
22Food-contact surfaces not clean and sanitized(3x)−15
27Water source not safe; no hot/cold water under pressure−5

Basic (6)

−20 pts

02DFood not properly labeled or not in original container−2
10In-use food utensils not properly stored−2
16Dishwashing facilities inadequate; no chemical test kit−2
28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed(5x)−10
33Garbage/refuse not properly handled; premises not maintained−2
48Gas appliances not safe; boiler certificate not current−2

Base deductions−105 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

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Data source: Florida DBPR · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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