MOFONGO CANDELA

dba ZARAS LLC

About this restaurant

Mofongo Candela is a seating restaurant with 45 seats located at 3095 S Military Trail in Lake Worth. The establishment specializes in authentic Dominican cuisine, with mofongo dishes as a notable part of its menu. According to search results, the restaurant features Caribbean-style appetizers, entrees, and desserts.

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F

Food Safety Grade

Poor

Based on DBPR food inspection reports from the last 36 months. Complaint inspections are excluded. This is not an official DBPR grade.

Location

Address
3095 S MILITARY TRAIL STE 15
LAKE WORTH, FL 33463
DBPR District
District 2 — Fort Lauderdale (licenses expire December)
County (Region Code)
Gadsden (code 20)
Seating
45 seats

License

License Number
SEA6020586
Establishment Type
Seating Restaurant
Base Risk Level
License Expiry
Dec 1, 2026
Last Inspection
Mar 31, 2026
Date Result Expand
Apr 1, 2026
Callback
Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violation details recorded for this inspection.

Class: Food Visit ID: 13663633 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Mar 31, 2026
Emergency order recommended

Violations Found

H · V01
Management awareness
Person in charge not present or not performing duties
H · V03 ×2
Employee health reporting
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
H · V08 ×2
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
H · V16
Proper cooking temps
Food not cooked to required minimum temperature
I · V35 ×2
Single-use items
Single-use items improperly reused
Class: Food Visit ID: 13559741 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Oct 24, 2025
Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Violations Found

H · V03 ×2
Employee health reporting
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
H · V08 ×2
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
H · V12 ×2
Shell stock requirements
Inadequate shell stock identification/records
I · V31
Clean multi-use utensils
Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned
I · V41
Toilet facilities
Inadequate or improperly maintained toilet facilities
Class: Food Visit ID: 10894259 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food