Mango's Tropical Cafe
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
55
Score
Mango's Tropical Cafe, located at 900 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on January 20, 2026. The inspection identified one critical, two major, and five minor violations. Previous inspections at this establishment have also typically fallen into the moderate-risk category.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. **Repeat Violation**
01C-02-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
55
Jun 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
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**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining oyster tags for 90 days.
01C-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed by the walk in cooler. The manager had it refilled during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
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**
02A-01-5
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**
25-27-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
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**
02D-01-5
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**
12B-07-4
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**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler and freezer gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
43
Dec 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Feb 2, 2024
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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.
11-27-4
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**
31A-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed eggs box on floor of walk-in cooler. Chef removed box. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided manager with choking poster via email.
51-13-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee handling bread while wearing watch.
13-07-4
70
Jan 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. The operator paid for the license during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
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**
31A-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 3 plastic squeeze bottles at the cook line.
02D-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
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**
23-03-4
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**
12B-13-4
55
Dec 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed upstairs at the bar closet.
51-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in the kitchen. The manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
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