Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Extended

MANGROVE SANDS

100 WOODLAND DR · VERO BEACH · Indian River County · FL 32962

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 14, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Extension given, pending
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3647018
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID13607159
DBPR license4105250

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#4High Priority08B-01-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: **Time Extended**

Intermediate 3

#5Intermediate53A-02-7

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: **Time Extended**

#6Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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. – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: **Time Extended**

#7Intermediate53B-02-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 3

#1Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: **Time Extended**

#2Basic21-08-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Reading 0ppm. Advised to remake **Corrective Action Taken** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: **Time Extended**

Corrective Action Taken
#3Basic14-06-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Bar shelves – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: **Time Extended**

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 15, 2026 7:38 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
3 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.