Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County

MANGO'S TROPICAL CAFE

900 OCEAN DR, Miami Beach, FL 331395013

FoodSeating
Latest violations
8
1 High Priority
Jan 20, 2026
City
Miami Beach
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
8

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.

Jan 20, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 8

12A-07-5

Detail 24312682

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.

01C-03-4

Detail 24312687

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Repeat Violation

01C-02-4

Detail 24312685

Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 24312683

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

14-09-4

Detail 24312686

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

13-03-4

Detail 24312684

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

36-27-5

Detail 24312688

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 24312681

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Jun 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 11

08A-04-5

Detail 23807516

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over apples in the walk in cooler. The manager moved the eggs to the bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

01C-02-4

Detail 23807519

Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining oyster tags for 90 days.

31B-03-4

Detail 23807524

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed by the walk in cooler. The manager had it refilled during the inspection. Corrected On-Site

01C-03-4

Detail 23807522

Intermediate - Oyster tags not marked with last date served.

02A-01-5

Detail 23807518

Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Form provided via email. The manager printed and posted it at the hostess station. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 23807515

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an open cup with a brown liquid on a preparation reach in cooler at the cook line. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 23807525

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. The manager put a sign up during the inspection. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23807520

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler and freezer gaskets soiled.

25-27-4

Detail 23807517

Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed unwrapped straws on the bar top at the main bar. The manager had them moved behind the bar. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 23807523

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 23807521

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic containers with shredded coconut. The manager labeled them. Corrected On-Site

Dec 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

10-14-5

Detail 23401284

Basic - Ice bucket not stored inverted between uses. The manager inverted the buckets. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 23401286

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in a water temperature of 105°F. The chef turned up the heat. Corrective Action Taken

36-27-5

Detail 23401285

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed by the ware washing entrance.

Feb 2, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

11-27-4

Detail 22614953

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. Provided manager with cleanup procedures via email.

31A-11-4

Detail 22614954

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed box of juice inside hand washing sink at top bar. Manager removed box. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

13-07-4

Detail 22614955

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee handling bread while wearing watch.

08B-38-4

Detail 22614956

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed eggs box on floor of walk-in cooler. Chef removed box. Corrected On-Site

51-13-4

Detail 22614957

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided manager with choking poster via email.

Jan 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 7

50-17-3

Detail 22604568

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. The operator paid for the license during the inspection. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22604567

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed salmon (53F - Cold Holding); cheese (53F - Cold Holding) as per the chef the items were placed on line approximately two hours ago. The chef moved the items to the walk-in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 22604562

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed two plastic containers in the hand washing sink at the corner bar. The manager removed the containers. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 22604563

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

23-03-4

Detail 22604566

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler gasket. The chef had it cleaned. Corrected On-Site

12B-13-4

Detail 22604565

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed half empty water bottles on a preparation reach in cooler at the cook line. The chef removed the water bottles. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 22604564

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 3 plastic squeeze bottles at the cook line.

Dec 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

22-02-4

Detail 21621137

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.

51-11-4

Detail 21621135

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed upstairs at the bar closet.

24-08-4

Detail 21621136

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 21621138

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.

10-20-4

Detail 21621139

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in the kitchen. The manager removed it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21621134

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters soiled.

Jun 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

03A-02-5

Detail 21130427

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on ice bath Ice coleslaw (49F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (49F - Cold Holding) Manager added more ice to containers to cool dawn. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

24-05-4

Detail 21130431

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed containers not inverted, Employee inverted all containers. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 21130432

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed bottles with water on top of preparation tables. Manager discarded water bottles. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 21130426

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a small bag and a hat stored on top of clean utensils. Employee removed personal items and stored them away from clean equipment and utensils. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 21130425

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

36-22-4

Detail 21130430

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed by walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 21130429

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on ice cream chest freezer.

10-20-4

Detail 21130428

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

Mar 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 11Total: 15

50-17-2

Detail 20923962

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License was paid at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 20923964

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler-cheese (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding Operator placed items in blast chiller to rapid cool. Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 20923960

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table-sauces (109-131F - Hot Holding); Operator began to reheat all sauces. Corrective Action Taken

02B-01-5

Detail 20923973

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment serves raw ceviche made with corvina fish, not identified as a raw product.

14-01-5

Detail 20923972

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container with no handle used as a scoop stored inside container of ice. Container was removed. Corrected On-Site

24-05-4

Detail 20923965

Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Employee began to invert. Corrected On-Site

24-07-4

Detail 20923974

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean drink/ice buckets stored on the floor at the bar.

21-05-5

Detail 20923961

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed shrimp stored directly on top of towel. Operator removed towel. Corrected On-Site

36-22-4

Detail 20923970

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water, at bar.

10-20-4

Detail 20923963

Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed tongs from off oven. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 20923971

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle stored directly inside seasoned flour. Scoop with handle was removed. Corrected On-Site

05-09-4

Detail 20923969

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.

29-49-6

Detail 20923967

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler, at bar. Operator cleaned cooler. Corrected On-Site

25-27-4

Detail 20923968

Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed unwrapped straws stored on bar counters.

29-11-4

Detail 20923966

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle, at three compartment sink at bar. Technician began to repair. Corrected On-Site