Mandarin Village

8952 Cleary Blvd, Plantation, FL 33324

Chinese

Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Mandarin Village has been inspected 11 times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 20, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about four violations before that.

When inspectors have written things up, “duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Plantation restaurant scores 78. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 20, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Feb 2, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Dec 1, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Mar 21, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - 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 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

03A-02-5

High Priority - 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 **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used to repair freezer chest door.

14-71-4

Basic - 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.

40-06-5

Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**

10-01-5

Basic - 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 . **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Nov 7, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. -Observed duct tape used to repair chest freezer door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: **Time Extended**

14-71-4

Nov 6, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - 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. **Warning**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black substance buildup on can opener blade. **Warning**

22-02-4

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. -Observed duct tape used to repair chest freezer door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

14-71-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Chef . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

13-03-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with soy sauce stored on kitchen floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

08B-38-4

Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

06-01-5

Mar 21, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Nov 27, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - 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.

12B-07-4

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation.

14-36-5

May 25, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Jan 6, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Nov 21, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mandarin Village last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mandarin Village on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mandarin Village?

Across the inspection record, “duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mandarin Village.

How does Mandarin Village compare to other restaurants in Plantation?

Mandarin Village most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Plantation average of 78.

Has Mandarin Village's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mandarin Village have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mandarin Village means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Mandarin Village inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mandarin Village is inspected around three times per year on average.

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