Helen's Mandarin House in Hollywood
Last inspected:
2029 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, FL 33020Helen's Mandarin House in Hollywood has accumulated 128 violations across 26 inspections since 2016, averaging 4.9 per visit. The facility was shut down in 2022 for roach activity. Fire inspections documented a recurring hazard spanning three years: marked exits and exit paths blocked by boxes, wood, and supplies in 2016, 2017, and 2019. The restaurant has faced 2 disciplinary actions totaling $600 in fines, with the largest penalty at $400. Top violation categories include improper ventilation, food contact surface issues, and hand and arm washing failures.
Most recent closure: March 24, 2022 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Helen's Mandarin House in Hollywood: Comparison to Broward County Averages
This Facility
4.9
violations / inspection
4.9 violations per inspection
Broward County Avg
4.52
violations / inspection
4.52 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Broward County Avg
0.23
closures / facility
0.23 county average
Helen's Mandarin House in Hollywood: Emergency Closure History (1)
Helen's Mandarin House in Hollywood: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $600.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024027077 | $200.00 | Apr 16, 2024 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2022015086 | $400.00 | Mar 25, 2022 | Fort Lauderdale |
Helen's Mandarin House in Hollywood: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. Exit hall has plywood and boxes lining it. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.shelving and wood and supplies lining exit hall. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. Boxes and wood lining exit hall. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
Helen's Mandarin House in Hollywood: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 7 inspections20 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Emergency order recommended
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections17 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Helen's Mandarin House in Hollywood: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Helen's Mandarin House in Hollywood last inspected?
- Helen's Mandarin House in Hollywood was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 21, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Helen's Mandarin House in Hollywood last shut down?
- Helen's Mandarin House in Hollywood was last shut down on March 24, 2022 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Helen's Mandarin House in Hollywood?
- The most frequently cited violations at Helen's Mandarin House in Hollywood are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Helen's Mandarin House in Hollywood had?
- Helen's Mandarin House in Hollywood has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.9 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Helen's Mandarin House in Hollywood find?
- Helen's Mandarin House in Hollywood was most recently inspected on January 21, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Helen's Mandarin House in Hollywood ever been shut down?
- Yes, Helen's Mandarin House in Hollywood has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- Has Helen's Mandarin House in Hollywood had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Helen's Mandarin House in Hollywood has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Helen's Mandarin House in Hollywood faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Helen's Mandarin House in Hollywood has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $600.00 in fines.
- How much has Helen's Mandarin House in Hollywood been fined?
- Helen's Mandarin House in Hollywood has been fined a total of $600.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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