MANGO'S TROPICAL CAFE
900 OCEAN DR, Miami Beach FL 33139 · (305)673-4422
Last inspected Jan 20, 2026 · 5 visits since January 2024
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 23 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. The operator paid for the license during the inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Jan 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Jun 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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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.
Establishment not maintaining oyster tags for 90 days.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed by the walk in cooler. The manager had it refilled during the inspection.
Oyster tags not marked with last date served.
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.
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.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. The manager put a sign up during the inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler and freezer gaskets soiled.
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.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic containers with shredded coconut. The manager labeled them.
Dec 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ice bucket not stored inverted between uses. The manager inverted the buckets.
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.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed by the ware washing entrance.
Feb 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed box of juice inside hand washing sink at top bar. Manager removed box.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee handling bread while wearing watch.
Food stored on floor. Observed eggs box on floor of walk-in cooler. Chef removed box.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided manager with choking poster via email.
Jan 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. The operator paid for the license during the inspection.
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.
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.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler gasket. The chef had it cleaned.
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.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 3 plastic squeeze bottles at the cook line.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.