MELAO GASTRO BAR

dba MOFONGO STEAKHOUSE LLC

About this restaurant

Melao Gastro Bar is a family-owned seating restaurant located at 8199 N Dale Mabry Highway in Tampa with 105 seats. The establishment serves authentic Latin and Dominican cuisine, with reviews describing traditional Dominican dishes prepared with a modern twist. The restaurant is operated by Mofongo Steakhouse LLC.

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B

Food Safety Grade

Good

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

Location

Address
8199 N DALE MABRY HWY
TAMPA, FL 33614
DBPR District
District 3 — Tampa (licenses expire February)
County (Region Code)
Dixie (code 15)
Seating
105 seats

License

License Number
SEA3918416
Establishment Type
Seating Restaurant
Base Risk Level
License Expiry
Feb 1, 2026
Last Inspection
Dec 11, 2025
Date Result Expand
Dec 11, 2025
Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Violations Found

H · V02
Employee health policy
No employee health policy or inadequate policy
H · V11
Food in good condition
Food in poor condition, mislabeled, or adulterated
H · V12
Shell stock requirements
Inadequate shell stock identification/records
H · V22 ×2
Consumer advisory
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
B · V51 ×2
Premises clean
Premises not clean or in disrepair
Class: Food Visit ID: 10889851 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Aug 11, 2025
Callback
Call Back - Complied

Violations Found

H · V02
Employee health policy
No employee health policy or inadequate policy
H · V14 ×2
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
H · V22
Consumer advisory
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
I · V32
Proper sanitizing
Improper sanitizing solution or procedures
I · V33
Proper cooling equipment
Inadequate cooling/cold holding equipment
I · V36 ×5
Proper ventilation
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
B · V53
Outer openings protected
Outer openings not properly protected
Class: Food Visit ID: 10852874 PDA Verified Type: Complaint Full