MONDONGOS EXPRESS
2156 NW 7 AVE, Miami, FL, 33127
Most recent inspection
- Date
- September 15, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Warning Issued
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 15
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (15)
- 03A-03-5Critical
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less.
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed eggs at prep area stored at ambient temperature. **Warning**
High Priority
- 03B-01-6Critical
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (81F - Hot Holding) at prep area. **Warning**
High Priority
- 03D-01-5Critical
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours.
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed at walk in cooler agiaco (89F - Cooling); lentils (97F - Cooling) not cooled to 70F with two hours. Employee began to reheat products. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
High Priority
- 01A-05-4Critical
Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source.
High Priority - Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. Observed at chest freezer at prep operator was unable to provide an invoice for empanadas. **Warning**
High Priority
- 08A-20-5Critical
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in chest freezer at storage area raw chicken and meats not separated from frozen unwashed vegetables. **Warning**
High Priority
- 14-69-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at chest freezer. **Warning**
Basic
- 29-20-5
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink.
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed HWS at warewashing area with a slow drain. Observed mop sink with standing water. **Warning**
Basic
- 22-02-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at prep area the lid to standing blender soiled. **Warning**
Intermediate
- 31A-11-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at HWS at warewashing area with buckets in it. **Warning**
Intermediate
- 36-06-4
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed at cook line soiled cardboard under fryer. **Warning**
Basic
- 53B-01-5
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 and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate - 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 and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed manager unable to provide of employee training. **Warning**
Intermediate
- 24-05-4
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal bowls and metal pans at storage area not inverted. **Warning**
Basic
- 14-25-5
Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface.
Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Observed wood pusher not made of hard wood used to push meat into grinder. **Warning**
Basic
- 36-73-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at cook line floor under equipment soiled with debris. **Warning**
Basic
- 08B-38-4
Food stored on floor.
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed three cases of fry oil stored on the floor next to dry storage. **Warning**
Basic
Source: Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.