JOY LUCK CAFE
5000 S CLYDE MORRIS BLVD STE 8, Port Orange FL 32127 · 386-322-1800
Last inspected Jun 10, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cut cabbage 52F, per operator less than 2 hours stored on prep table, operator relocated to lower portion of reach-in cooler
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2022009514 | Dec 14, 2021 | Mar 10, 2022 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jun 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw meat stored above sauces in reach in cooler across from woks -raw shell eggs stored above cut vegetables inside walk in cooler
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -lid to container blocking basin of hand sink at end of cookline
Packaged food has no English labeling. -rice crackers from asian market, per manager. No english labeling.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -precooked won tons inside walk in cooler
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Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -jellyfish for personal use stored with other food product intended for customer consumption. Advised operator to keep personal food segregated and identified separately from food for restaurant use. -dried mushrooms without english labeling mixed with packaged food intended for restaurant use.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phone on surface of multi use stainless prep table across from smoker in back
Equipment in poor repair. -plastic bin, broken/damaged corner. Storing bagged/uncooked rice near back door -torn gasket at chest freezer
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -handle to utensil submerged inside food/sauce in 5 gallon bucket
Open dumpster lid.
Sep 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate12 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -damaged cans used to dispense broth at cook line
Presence of insects or other pests. -ants inside open bulk sugar on cook line. See stop sale.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw chicken stored above sauces inside walk in cooler
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. -sugar, contaminated by pest
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -bowl used to dispense sugar
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -underneath cookline equipment
Interior of salamander/oven on cook line has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -soiled gaskets to walk in cooler -some grease build up at hood filters on left side of cook line
Open dumpster lid.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -no.10 cans reused for broth
Screening at back door is not maintaining 16-mesh to the inch due to disrepair.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -plastic food trays across from cook line on top shelf
Stored food not covered. -bulk sugar
Thawed portions of raw animal food rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit for more than 4 hours (including all time for preparation, thawing and subsequent cooking or cooling combined) while being thawed under running water. -raw chicken, under cold running water for less than 2 hours per manager. 67F. Manager placed inti walk in cooler
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -handle to 3 compartment sink
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -sugar/salt on cook line inside lexan containers
May 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. -on shelf next to seasonings, above prep table. Advised to keep all medicines stored in area away from food and food preparation surfaces
Dented/damaged cans present. See stop sale. -operator bending cans for use with pouring broth/other food items. Operator removed from cook line.
Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs above cut celery inside cooler on cookline Raw chicken stored above bucket of sauce inside 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. -raw poultry, raw beef, raw pork inside opened commercial packaging stacked up against one another inside chest freezer in back
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -equipment stored inside basin of hand sink at end of cook line
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. -smoked pork
Cardboard box used as garbage container.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. -in front of 3 compartment sink
Cardboard used to line pallet storing bagged rice
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. -cloth rag making direct food contact with cooked chicken inside pan in walk in cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phone on top of multi use prep table
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -chicken, inside walk in cooler
Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -sides of salamander next to fryers -side of fryers
Open dumpster lid. -shared dumpster for plaza, lid open Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. -boxes from raw chicken on ground behind dumpster
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -no. 10 cans reused for sauces/other food products
Nov 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -smoke pork, egg rolls
Clean equipment stored on dirty shelf. -clean colander stored on soiled shelf
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -some hood filters above woks -gaskets on stand up reach in freezer next to walk in
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -no.10 cans reused for other purposes of storing foods/oil
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walk in cooler wall across from door/entry
Mar 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Feb 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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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. -raw chicken over raw pork in double door reach-in freezer, operator reorganized reach-in freezer
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cut cabbage 52F, per operator less than 2 hours stored on prep table, operator relocated to lower portion of reach-in cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -white cutting board on top of reach-in cooler across from cookline is stained
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -bucket of soy sauce stored on the floor on cookline
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -small white reach-in freezer next to fryers
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment, operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -rear area handwash sink and paper towel dispenser soiled -walk-in cooler door soiled
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -egg cartons, operator discarded
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls above and around rear prep area handwash sink soiled
Sep 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -employee put on gloves and began preparing raw pork without washing hands
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -plastic bags used in direct contact with foods in reach-in freezer and walk-in cooler
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. -rubbermaid gray trash cans used to store dried rice
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -inside of reach-in cooler across from woks has an accumulation of food debris
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. -probe thermometer displays low battery, operator replaced battery
Bathroom facility not clean. -unisex bathroom mirror, door, and door frame are soiled
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -bowl inside container of dried rice, operator removed
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. -cardboard lining dunnage racks underneath woks, operator discarded
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -reach-in cooler white cutting board
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phones on prep tables, operator relocated
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -buckets of sauce stored on floor next to wok, operator relocated
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of microwave has an accumulation of grease and food debris -hood filters have an accumulation of grease and food debris -reach-in cooler/reach-in freezer door gaskets have an accumulation of grease and food debris -reach-in cooler door handles have an accumulation of grease and food debris
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.