MANDARIN GARDEN RESTAURANT
13533 US HIGHWAY 1 · SEBASTIAN · Indian River County · FL 32958
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
14-15-4High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Menu used for under egg rolls **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on floor in kitchen 1 live roach under prep table in kirchen 2 live roaches in glue trap in prep area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-02-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Aspirin by food **Warning**
Intermediate 3
31A-03-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Containers **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53A-01-6Intermediate – Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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**
Basic 7
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-03-4Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 5 dead prep room floor2 dead on prep room wall 10 plus dead on floor under handsink 5 dead on floor in prep room 50plus in glue traps throughout kitchen 3 dead on food storage shelf 5 dead on floor in server area 1 dead on top of noodle container 6 dead on floor in 2 bin sink area 3 dead on shelf under sliced 5 dead on floor in dishwasher area 1 dead on clean utensils shelf . **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-11-4Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Grout worn to concrete **Warning**
35B-05-4Basic – Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Both back doors wide open **Warning**
35B-04-4Basic – Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Rear door knob holes **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:23 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.