MANGROVE SANDS
100 WOODLAND DR, Vero Beach FL 32962
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 14 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2021057343 | Dec 2, 2021 | Feb 24, 2022 | $400 |
| 4--2019002604 | Jan 14, 2019 | Apr 26, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Hole in or other damage to wall. Behind upright freezers
Waste line at soda gun holster draining into buckets
Aug 25, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
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. Cut tomatoes 43-48f; Mahi (53F - Cold Holding) sour cream 51f cold holding.; cheese (51F - Cold Holding); salsa (51F - Cold Holding); burgers (44F - Cold Holding); shrimp (45F - Cold Holding) Shrimp, burgers and Mahi in cooler overnight, all other items in cooler less then 4 hours. Manager moved all other items to rapid chill
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Blue cheese crumbles
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. Unit reading ambient 45f. Rechecked and now at 40f. Manager states they had doors open. Advised to monitor and have someone look at cooler to make sure it maintains food at 41f
Hole in or other damage to wall. Behind upright freezers
Waste line at soda gun holster draining into buckets
Mar 6, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Reading 0ppm. Advised to remake
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Bar shelves
Jan 14, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
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 required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Reading 0ppm. Advised to remake
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Bar shelves
Jan 6, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate6 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. Reading 0ppm. Primed and reading 0.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Queso dated 11/29. Manager threw away
Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
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 required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. For all employees Emailed form
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. At bar
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Reading 0ppm. Advised to remake
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Bar shelves
Jul 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shelled eggs over tomatillo in glass cooler
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in glass 2 door cooler
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple cooked items in tall reach in
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Multiple tanks throughout kitchen need secured
Jan 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. At bar. Advised to remake
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table cutting board
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Salad cooler
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk bin in dry storage
Jan 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. At bar. Advised to remake
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Ham and bean soup found at 64f cooling overnight, tightly wrapped. See stop sale
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. 0ppm. Primed sanitizer, Reading 0ppm.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Stop sale issue for cooling of white bean soup
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Chicken wings found at 47f. In cooks line cooler overnight. - Butter pats 70f sitting on counter since 10am. See stop sale. -Lettuce 55° Tomato 56° Doubled panned in salad cooler for 3 hours. Manager placed in ice bath
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. For burgers. Printed consumer advisory for manager
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Chili in reach in cooler
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
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. Mahi in ROP thawed
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table cutting board
Equipment in poor repair. Cook line cooler door does-not close properly
Food stored on floor. Potatoes in dry storage
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Tin pans on ice machine
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Salad cooler
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk bin in dry storage
Aug 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tile in dish area is soiled
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket at bar
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. Thawed Mahi in packaging stating to remove prior to thawing. See stop sale
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table next to slicer
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in cooler
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop being stored on top of ice machine
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Tongs being stored on greasy ansul pipe
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In cook line cooler and in tall white cooler
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar
Jul 31, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
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. Cooler #1 Sliced cheese 57f. Cooked chicken wing 48f Meatloaf 54f Slaw 48f Pork 59f Shrimp 58f Mahi 54f Chicken salad 53f Cut lettuce 49f Peppers and onions 49f #2 Cut cabbage 52f Raw eggs ambient 50f Gravy 47f
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dishes in hand wash sink at bar
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tile in dish area is soiled
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket at bar
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. 2 make top coolers
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. Thawed Mahi in packaging stating to remove prior to thawing. See stop sale
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table next to slicer
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in cooler
Food stored on floor. Flour in dry storage
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop being stored on top of ice machine
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Tongs being stored on greasy ansul pipe
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In cook line cooler and in tall white cooler
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar
Mar 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. New manager that took over has food handler not manager certification
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets make table
Jan 5, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate4 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. 0 ppm. Operator will call for repair will sanitize in triple sink till repaired
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken over unwashed lettuce
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over pickles in refrigerator
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. 400 ppm. Corrected to 50 ppm
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. New manager that took over has food handler not manager certification
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Inspector provided consumer Advisory
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on make table
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets make table
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Jul 26, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 19, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Front of kitchen next to upright reach in
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink next to dishwasher.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
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.