Mango, Hillsborough County

TRIPLE J TIKI HUT BAR AND GRILL LLC

1001 W US HWY 92, Mango, FL 33584

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
1 Intermediate
Mar 24, 2026
City
Mango
County
Hillsborough
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
9

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 24, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

41-04-4

Detail 24465104

Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed pack of cigarettes on prep shelf. Manager removed Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 24465101

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 2 oz portion cups in honey mustard and marinara sauce. Manager removed Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 24465105

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current copy posted in kitchen expired 2-1-2015

14-69-4

Detail 24465103

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in main kitchen due to broken gasket on right side door.

08B-17-4

Detail 24465102

Basic - Unwashed vegetables stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed whole peppers, onions and tomatoes stored over cheese in walk in cooler.

Jul 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

16-37-1

Detail 23858913

Intermediate - No Quaternary Ammonium chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Tested sanitizer and tested at 200ppm. With tablet and water ratio.

31B-03-4

Detail 23858912

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By three compartment sink

Apr 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

31A-07-4

Detail 23678640

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Hand sink next to there compartment sink not installed per approved plans. Manager working on installing hand sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: Hand sink not installed. Manager stated more time needed by plumbers Time Extended

Mar 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Total: 3

31A-07-4

Detail 23652711

Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Hand sink next to there compartment sink not installed per approved plans. Manager working on installing hand sink Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23652713

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At cook line hand sink Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23652712

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. Only proof was through an unapproved provider that was completed in 2018. Warning

Jan 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

51-16-7

Detail 23503408

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed complete remodel of kitchen and redesign of layout. Front entrance to kitchen move to opposite wall. Only hand sink and kitchen is approximately 20 feet away from door opening. Observed hood system moved to adjacent wall observe compartment, sink, mops sink, one hand expo window Also, observed two walk-in coolers and an in unenclosed storage area. Unclosed storage area has dry storage rack with cleaned and sanitized dishes. Also one reach in freezer stored outside of main building. Observed solid walls for most of the area, but there is a gap at the bottom of the fencing, and the top of the fencing is close off with open grate that would allow for cross-contamination to occur. Additional employee restroom added as well. Two bars are present with garage doors, and they are completely open to environment. One bar next to garage doors does not have smooth and easily cleanable ceiling observed rafters above bar. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-27: Plans submitted and awaiting approval from plan review on 1-22-2025. Will check on status at next unannounced inspection. Time Extended

Nov 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 5Total: 5

11-27-4

Detail 23377690

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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: Time Extended

53A-01-7

Detail 23377687

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Kayla - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: Time Extended

51-16-7

Detail 23377689

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed complete remodel of kitchen and redesign of layout. Front entrance to kitchen move to opposite wall. Only hand sink and kitchen is approximately 20 feet away from door opening. Observed hood system moved to adjacent wall observe compartment, sink, mops sink, one hand expo window Also, observed two walk-in coolers and an in unenclosed storage area. Unclosed storage area has dry storage rack with cleaned and sanitized dishes. Also one reach in freezer stored outside of main building. Observed solid walls for most of the area, but there is a gap at the bottom of the fencing, and the top of the fencing is close off with open grate that would allow for cross-contamination to occur. Additional employee restroom added as well. Two bars are present with garage doors, and they are completely open to environment. One bar next to garage doors does not have smooth and easily cleanable ceiling observed rafters above bar. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 23377691

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: Time Extended

11-26-1

Detail 23377688

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: Time Extended

Nov 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 6Basic: 1Total: 7

11-27-4

Detail 23367581

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.

53A-01-7

Detail 23367577

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Kayla

51-16-7

Detail 23367582

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed complete remodel of kitchen and redesign of layout. Front entrance to kitchen move to opposite wall. Only hand sink and kitchen is approximately 20 feet away from door opening. Observed hood system moved to adjacent wall observe compartment, sink, mops sink, one hand expo window Also, observed two walk-in coolers and an in unenclosed storage area. Unclosed storage area has dry storage rack with cleaned and sanitized dishes. Also one reach in freezer stored outside of main building. Observed solid walls for most of the area, but there is a gap at the bottom of the fencing, and the top of the fencing is close off with open grate that would allow for cross-contamination to occur. Additional employee restroom added as well. Two bars are present with garage doors, and they are completely open to environment. One bar next to garage doors does not have smooth and easily cleanable ceiling observed rafters above bar.

53B-01-5

Detail 23367579

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.

11-26-1

Detail 23367576

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.

02B-02-5

Detail 23367580

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Burgers cooked to order on menu. Printed and posted consumer advisory Corrected On-Site

08B-43-4

Detail 23367578

Basic - Food stored in a room that is not fully enclosed. Observed reach in freezer stored in unenclosed storage area.

Feb 1, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

41-07-4

Detail 22612620

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of bayer asprin on table

36-68-5

Detail 22612621

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease accumulated in kitchen due to fryer sticking out from under hood system

29-11-4

Detail 22612622

Basic - Water leaking from pipe under hand sink