MANDARIN VILLAGE
8952 CLEARY BLVD, Plantation FL 33324
Last inspected Mar 20, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections within 30 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed wonton (112-120F - Hot Holding) per operator held out of temperature less than 2 hours. Operated placed in hot water to reheat. Rechecked 178F
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal bowl used to scoop cooked fried rice. Operator removed metal bowl.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Feb 2, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 1, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in the reach in freezer by the walk in cooler. Operator stored properly.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 2 expired food handlers licenses.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard boxes lining the tops of all 3 reach in freezers. Operator removed cardboard.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in the dry storage area.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed back door with a ripped screen and left open during operation. Observed 1 dead roach in the dry storage area.
Mar 21, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed egg rolls (52-55F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (50-55F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler per operator items were held fry station at room temperature 15 minutes prior to inspection then placed in walk in cooler. not portion or prep today
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed wonton (112-120F - Hot Holding) per operator held out of temperature less than 2 hours. Operated placed in hot water to reheat. Rechecked 178F
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used to repair freezer chest door.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored next to single serve Togo containers on cook line shelf.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in sugar and corn starch containers the handle in contact with products. Operator removed.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimp bags 30F thawing on the prep table at room temperature. Operator opened bags and placed under running water at three compartment sink.
Nov 7, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. -Observed duct tape used to repair chest freezer door.
Nov 6, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (44F - Cold Holding); rice noodles (44F - Cold Holding); Pork (44F - Cold Holding). Per operator, all TCS foods placed in unit more than 3.5 hours prior to the inspection. Advise operator to place ice pack on items for quick chill.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black substance buildup on can opener blade.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. -Observed duct tape used to repair chest freezer door.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Chef.
Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with soy sauce stored on kitchen floor.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Observed shrimp thawing at room temperature in 3 compartment sink. Operator placed shrimp underneath running water.
Mar 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marked on cooked pork stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, pork cooked on 03/19/2024.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with sanitizer at wait station.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used to repair chest freezer door.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating in kitchen area.
Food stored on floor. -Observed box with food items stored on floor at front line area. -Observed bag with vegetables stored on walk in cooler floor.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Chest freezer with exposed insulation.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed cases with unwashed vegetables stored over peeled and cut onions in walk in cooler. Operator relocate cut onions.
Nov 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bottle of drinking water on prep table in front of cooking stove.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation.
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.