Fort Lauderdale, Broward County

TANGO CAFE

2455 E SUNRISE BLVD STE 104, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
1
1 Intermediate
Dec 16, 2024
City
Fort Lauderdale
County
Broward
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
6

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.

Dec 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

11-27-4

Detail 23424133

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 handout to operator.

Apr 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

09-01-4

Detail 22827359

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure...cutting strawberry to serve with bare hands, operator stated that washed hands right before to cutting strawberries. Operator washed hands and putting gloves on hands. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 22827364

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...bread with raw eggs in reach in cooler . Operator properly stored. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22827363

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.....cheese 45F , raw chicken 45F in front of line reach in cooler , food not prepped or portion today , food being held less than four hours. Operator closed door properly and adjusted thermostat. Corrective Action Taken

03F-02-5

Detail 22827360

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking ..... quinoa 54F, coleslaw 52F in front line displayed food in without time or temperature. Food was prepped 2 hours ago . Operator time marked. Corrected On-Site

12A-03-4

Detail 22827361

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink ..washing hands in dishwashing sink . Discussed with operator, washing hands at handwashing sink . Corrected On-Site

05-06-4

Detail 22827362

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 8 degrees Fahrenheit.

32-04-4

Detail 22827358

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors...door left opened. Operator closed the door . Corrected On-Site

Jan 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 22560912

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Prep area - Whirlpool - raw chicken stored over ready to eat vegetables. Operator stored all items properly. Corrected On-Site

03F-10-5

Detail 22560910

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided Time as a Public Control Form to operator and reviewed.

02D-03-4

Detail 22560911

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Grab and go fresh orange juice. Operator voluntarily removed items. Corrected On-Site

May 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-36-4

Detail 22000651

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tiles missing. Employee restroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-17: Basic - Ceiling tiles missing. Employee restroom. Warning Time Extended

Mar 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 6

12A-27-4

Detail 21864837

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing procedures and employee properly washed hands/changed gloves. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 21864832

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter - open top - roasted pork (50-51F); tuna salad (50-51F). Per operator items were held in unit overnight. No items pooled or portioned today. Observed ice buildup on condensing coils. Advised operator to refrain from using unit until such time all TCS items are maintained at 41F and below. See Stop sale. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21864834

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter - open top - roasted pork (50-51F); tuna salad (50-51F). Per operator items were held in unit overnight. No items pooled or portioned today. Observed ice buildup on condensing coils. Advised operator to refrain from using unit until such time all TCS items are maintained at 41F and below. See Stop sale. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21864833

Intermediate - 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. Warning

36-36-4

Detail 21864835

Basic - Ceiling tiles missing. Employee restroom. Warning

14-74-7

Detail 21864836

Basic - 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. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter - open top - roasted pork (50-51F); tuna salad (50-51F). Per operator items were held in unit overnight. No items pooled or portioned today. Observed ice buildup on condensing coils. Advised operator to refrain from using unit until such time all TCS items are maintained at 41F and below. Warning

Jul 25, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

08A-05-6

Detail 21214865

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over vegetables in storage area Whirlpool reach in. Operator stored all items properly. Corrected On-Site

51-13-4

Detail 21214866

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.