Mangrove Sands in Vero Beach
Last inspected:
100 Woodland Dr, Vero Beach, FL 32962Mangrove Sands in Vero Beach has accumulated 328 violations across 38 inspections since 2016, averaging 8.6 per visit. The facility was shut down twice for rodent and roach activity. The restaurant operated under the prior name American Golf Club in 2017 and has faced 2 disciplinary actions totaling $600 in fines. Recent enforcement shows a pattern of repeated compliance failures: inspectors issued warnings in January 2026 with 16 violations, returned the next day to find continued non-compliance with 5 violations, and returned again in March to verify corrections. The top recurring violations involve consumer advisories, hand washing procedures, and ventilation standards.
Most recent closure: December 2, 2021 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Mangrove Sands in Vero Beach: Comparison to Indian River County Averages
This Facility
8.6
violations / inspection
8.6 violations per inspection
Indian River County Avg
6.33
violations / inspection
6.33 county average
This Facility
2
emergency closures
2 closures
Indian River County Avg
0.12
closures / facility
0.12 county average
Mangrove Sands in Vero Beach: Emergency Closure History (2)
Mangrove Sands in Vero Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $600.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2021057343 | $400.00 | Dec 2, 2021 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 4--2019002604 | $200.00 | Jan 14, 2019 | Miami (Doral) |
Mangrove Sands in Vero Beach: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.- has hood system but has a small fryer not under hood **Corrected On-Site**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Mangrove Sands in Vero Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (38)
— 3 inspections18 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections19 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections30 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections28 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 8 inspections62 violations · 33 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— 3 inspections23 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections18 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Mangrove Sands in Vero Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Mangrove Sands in Vero Beach last inspected?
- Mangrove Sands in Vero Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 6, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- When was Mangrove Sands in Vero Beach last shut down?
- Mangrove Sands in Vero Beach was last shut down on December 2, 2021 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 Mangrove Sands in Vero Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Mangrove Sands in Vero Beach are: Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Mangrove Sands in Vero Beach had?
- Mangrove Sands in Vero Beach has had 38 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Mangrove Sands in Vero Beach find?
- Mangrove Sands in Vero Beach was most recently inspected on March 6, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Mangrove Sands in Vero Beach ever been shut down?
- Yes, Mangrove Sands in Vero Beach has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?
- Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- Has Mangrove Sands in Vero Beach had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Mangrove Sands in Vero Beach has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Mangrove Sands in Vero Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Mangrove Sands in Vero Beach has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $600.00 in fines.
- How much has Mangrove Sands in Vero Beach been fined?
- Mangrove Sands in Vero Beach has been fined a total of $600.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Mangrove Sands in Vero Beach operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: American Golf Club (2017).
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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