MANDARIN EXPRESS – PADDOCK MALL
3100 COLLEGE RD #VC04B · OCALA · Marion County · FL 34474
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. At the dry storage area (common area), approximately hundreds of rodent droppings on floor. At the dry storage area, operator have, single service, flour, sugar, seasoning in plastic containers and can food.
Intermediate 3
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filled pot, Inspector addressed situation. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-16-7Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 30 days. Dry storage room at the mall not on plans. Operator have, dry goods and single service.
53B-02-5Intermediate – 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. For two employees **Repeat Violation**
Basic 4
08B-44-4Basic – Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. At the cook line, sauce buckets on floor, Employee moved off the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple employee drinks on prep table and above equipments, Employee moved all. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-49-4Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In walk-in cooler and reach-in cooler, milk and fruits above customers food, Employee moved and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-38-4Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. In walk-in cooler, chicken container cracked.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:43 AM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.