TANGO ON OCEAN
1024 OCEAN DRIVE, Miami Beach FL 33139 · 3057948330
Last inspected Feb 25, 2026 · 8 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed six flies around soda machine in bar area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2018036260 | Jul 10, 2018 | Aug 9, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Feb 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Oct 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cheese inside WIC.
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 to operator via email.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled.
Jun 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles missing on floor in front of walk in cooler.
Jun 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 400plus ppm). Employee diluted solution with a final reading of 200ppm
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed four packs of tuna thawed in ROP packaging.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed SHREDDED MOZZARELLA(58F - Cold Holding); SLICED HAM (60F - Cold Holding); CUT LETTUCE (58F - Cold Holding); PICO DE GALLO (47F - Cold Holding); TOMATO SAUCE (48F - Cold Holding), as per chef more than six hours. Operator discarded the products.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed SHREDDED MOZZARELLA(58F - Cold Holding); SLICED HAM (60F - Cold Holding); CUT LETTUCE (58F - Cold Holding); PICO DE GALLO (47F - Cold Holding); TOMATO SAUCE (48F - Cold Holding), as per chef more than six hours. Operator discarded the products.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed four packs of tuna thawed in ROP packaging.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed dish machine not sanitizing properly, chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles missing on floor in front of walk in cooler.
Dec 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar. The manager brought towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar. The manager brought soap.
Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer.
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the bar.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 3 plastic squeeze bottles. The chef labeled them.
Jun 19, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in reach-in cooler across from front grill: cheese (48F - Cold Holding); rice (49F - Cold Holding); ham (51F - Cold Holding); tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items placed in cooler 1 hour prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved items to walk-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. Items in reach-in cooler across from back grill: cheese (46F - Cold Holding); hamburger (45F - Cold Holding); chicken (44F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items placed in cooler 1 hour prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved items to walk-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. Items in walk-in cooler: salmon (46F - Cold Holding); steak (44F - Cold Holding); cheese (45F - Cold Holding); milk (48F - Cold Holding); cheese (48F,47F,48F - Cold Holding). Manager stated walk-in cooler was at proper temperature this morning at 9 am. Manager opened door to walk-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F.
Jun 17, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate12 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine next to front office, 0 ppm.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed six flies around soda machine in bar area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in reach-in cooler across from front grill: cheese (48F - Cold Holding); rice (49F - Cold Holding); ham (51F - Cold Holding); tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items placed in cooler 1 hour prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved items to walk-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. Items in reach-in cooler across from back grill: cheese (46F - Cold Holding); hamburger (45F - Cold Holding); chicken (44F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items placed in cooler 1 hour prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved items to walk-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. Items in walk-in cooler: salmon (46F - Cold Holding); steak (44F - Cold Holding); cheese (45F - Cold Holding); milk (48F - Cold Holding); cheese (48F,47F,48F - Cold Holding). Manager stated walk-in cooler was at proper temperature this morning at 9 am. Manager opened door to walk-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F.
'Consumer advisory for raw or undercooked oysters not posted/provided in a conspicuous location. Sign on board in corner of bar. Manager placed sign in hostess station in dining room.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags stored in office.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in coolers across from cook line. Bin of ice machine on right side in wait station. Mixer head of kitchen floor mixer.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of training for employees.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Dish machine next to front office.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents throughout the kitchen.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach-in coolers across from cook line, 47F,48F. Walk-in cooler, 47F.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf next to clean pans. Manager removed drink from shelf.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers stored over three compartment sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Handle of prep area reach-in cooler. Ice machine lid.
Food stored on floor. Case of cooking oil in dry storage area. Manager placed cooking oil on shelf.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezer across from walk-in cooler.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on ice machine in wait station.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket of walk-in cooler. Area around soda nozzles of soda machine in bar area.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored on shelf across from back office.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of breader in dry storage area.
Jan 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of frying oil stored on floor at dry storage area. Chef removed box from floor.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster posted at kitchen. Provided manager with choking poster via email.
Observed utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting at three compartment sink area.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service items on floor at dry storage area.
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.