GREEN HOUSE CHINESE RESTAURANT
12915 S ORANGE BLOSSOM TRL, Orlando FL 32837 · 407.438.0188
Last inspected Jul 7, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to operator.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2019019017 | Feb 19, 2019 | May 2, 2019 | $160 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 7, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate14 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 19 findingsThe state's own report →
Container of medicine improperly stored. Two tubes of muscle creme in glass reach in cooler at wait staff area
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Frozen chicken,pork and beef throughout facility
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef stored over a case of green peppers in walk in cooler
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw pork at walk in cooler
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Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All Expired 1/2026
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. White flap in interior of ice machine
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At waitstaff area
Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Observed wonton wrappers,ground sausage and snow peas on dining table in dining area
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven handle door
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in direct contact with flour. Operator moved
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoons stored in standing water temping at 87F by rice cooker
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter and outside of containers of spices
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Several reach in coolers and reach in freezers
Stored food not covered. Cooked wontons in bowls at wait staff area
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen shrimp soaking in metal bowl in triple sink. Operator turned on water Operator had frozen shrimp and frozen pork that wing in metal container. Operator removed pork and placed in different container
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Reach in freezer located in hallway where restroom and exit door handle between
Utensils in poor condition. Metal ice scoop is chipped,scoop is located in ice bin. Operator removed from bin
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By exit door at back of kitchen
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and sugar no label at dry storage
Jan 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Chicken stored in thank you bags at walk in cooler and reach in freezer located by exit door in dining area
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored over cooked rice in walk in cooler Raw chicken in thank you bag stored on top of container with lid where raw beef is stored in walk in cooler
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee fill container with water at drink station hand washing sink
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine
Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Observed employees making wonton at dining room. Operator moved task to kitchen
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked lids and containers in walk in cooler for variety of food items
Food stored in a prohibited area. Bags of rice stored across from reach in freezer by exit door at dining area
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven handle door
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in direct contact with ice at drink station
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave at cooks line
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink at drink station. Printed hand washing sign operator put up
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of storage containers throughout facility
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of reach in freezer by prep area and reach in freezer by exit door in dining area
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Reach in freezer stored next to exit door in dining area
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar, salt and cornstarch in white containers at dry storage area
Jul 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked lid on onion container in walk in cooler
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils used for scooping rice in water of 77F.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Top of dish machine -Side of fryer, side of wok, side of unused steamer and piping underneath, all heavily soiled
Jul 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef and raw chicken over unwashed pepper in walk-in cooler.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over raw pork in 3-door reach in freezer. Raw chicken over raw beef in walk-in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Per operator, cooked less than 2 hours ago.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to operator.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle on floor next to ice machine with no label.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in container with cooked chicken on cook line.
Food stored on floor. Several buckets of sauce on floor of walk-in cooler. Container of oil on flop by cook line.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on handle of oven door at cook line. Operator removed.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwashing sink at waitstaff area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on maketable reach-in coolers. Hood filters under hood system have accumulated grease.
Stored food not covered. Several prepped food items in walk-in cooler not covered. Observed crunchy fried noodles at waitstaff area not covered.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar not labeled on shelving across rom walk-in cooler.
May 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Cooked egg rills stored in boxes that were previously used for prepackaged noodles.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Bowl of raw shrimp inside container of cut lettuce in walk in cooler. Operator immediately removed.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Several employee drinks on prep tables. Operator removed
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -Bowl of raw shrimp used for employees inside container of cut lettuce in walk in cooler. Operator immediately removed.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked lid on onion container in walk in cooler
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. -Boxed oil and bowl of fried wonton stored under hand sink on cook line. Hand sink does not have a splash guard. Advised operator to remove immediately. Operator only moved fried wontons
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door. Operator immediately removed
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils used for scooping rice in water of 77F.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Top of dish machine -Side of fryer, side of wok, side of unused steamer and piping underneath, all heavily soiled
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sani bucket on floor at wait station, and sani bucket on floor in kitchen. Operator immediately removed
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing in standing water in 3bay sink. Operator immediately placed under cool running water
Aug 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Cut zucchini in walk in cooler covered with towel. The towel is in direct contact with the cut zucchini
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Egg rolls removed from plastic bag stored in egg roll case it came in
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef and raw shrimp stored over cut jalapeños in reach in cooler on cooks line Frozen pre portioned raw pork in Saran Wrap stored over boxes of prawns in reach in freezer
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken,beef,pork temping between 46F-48F. Per operator items were on counter topless than an hour ago. Advised operator to ice down items or put in freezer for temperature recovery
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. General Tso's chicken with no date mark. Per operator made yesterday
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bag of rice and case of water stored on floor in hallway where bathrooms are located
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. In use tongs stored on oven handle door on cooks line
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer across from mop sink
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Reach in freezer stored next to exit door at area next to restrooms
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. MSG in dry storage area no label
May 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over sauce buckets in walk in cooler
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Dry storage shelves
Employee eating while preparing food. Observed employee frying wonton strips and eating them while preparing them.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Bottom and top of the threshold and missing knobs
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed frying oil on the floor in cookline, employee removed it
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -dish machine racks soiled -dry storage shelves soiled
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Feb 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw pork in walk in cooler. Operator moved the pork to be above the chicken.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with yellow liquid without label. Operator labeled.
Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Observed employees doing wonton prep in dining room table. They moved prep items to be inside the kitchen.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. By the door knobs, back exit door.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives between prep table and 3 compartment sink. Operator removed it.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Hanging from oven door, operator removed them
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Spices/Condiments shelf soiled Reach in cooler gaskets are soiled
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed whole ducks defrosting in 3 compartment sink without running, operator turned water on.
Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour/sugar bins without labels. Operator labeled.
Oct 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef over unwashed vegetables in walk in cooler
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw pork in walk in cooler
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided Chinese health agreement form, owner completed with all employees
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with yellow liquid with no label
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By soda fountain
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back exit door bottom gap and door knobs
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Reach in cooler and wall
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. From oven door
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in 88F water temperature, operator discarded water
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gasket soiled from reach in cooler
Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container and flour bin
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floor torn under the dishwasher machine
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.