LAM'S GARDEN
2505 E COLONIAL DR, Orlando FL 32803 · (407)896-0370
Last inspected Mar 16, 2026 · 11 visits since September 2023
APR 24
AUG 24
JAN 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 22 points off where it started.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 10 droppings on top of refrigeration unit in prep area under in use microwave - operator cleaned up Approximately 6 droppings under in use dish machine - operator cleaned up
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2023042249 | Jun 19, 2023 | Nov 13, 2023 | — |
| 4--2023052832 | Sep 5, 2023 | Oct 31, 2023 | $600 |
| 4--2022051947 | Oct 20, 2022 | Nov 18, 2022 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Mar 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 15 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw Steak skewers over fried rice. Operator removed rice
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fried rice at 128F per operator 1 hour. Operator reheated to 178F
Establishment curing food without an approved Process Waiver from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Curing fish at room temperature outside at dry storage area. Per operator he will not continue to cure fish at room temperature
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at dim sum station. Operator added soup
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic containers with no handle used to scoop flour and dim sum station. Operator removed
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment at cook line
Food being prepared outside. Operator curing fish at room temperature 78F outside dry storage area. Per operator less than 1 hour. Operator placed fish inside cooler for temperature recovery
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. At dim sum prep station. Operator removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets in reach in cooler at dim sum station
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler next to dish area
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe at hand wash sink at dim sum station.
Oct 20, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Togo plastic bags with welcome lettering used to store pork in reach in cooler. Operator removed pork and wrapped.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef over veggie. Operator removed veggies.
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/ Jun Gang Mai
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Togo plastic bowl used to scoop sugar. Operator removed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath cooking equipment on both cooks line.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Oct 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Togo plastic bags with welcome lettering used to store pork in reach in cooler. Operator removed pork and wrapped.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef over veggie. Operator removed veggies.
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/ Jun Gang Mai
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash by ice machine and dish machine.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Togo plastic bowl used to scoop sugar. Operator removed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath cooking equipment on both cooks line.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Jan 10, 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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Equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer by back exit lid broken
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy build up of ice in walk in freezer
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls and ceiling main walk in cooler soiled
Jan 2, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dishmachine quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine tested 0 ppm chlorine
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels hand sink dim sum station Operator provided paper towels
Equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer by back exit lid broken
Food stored on floor. Case oil stored on floor cook line Operator removed
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy build up of ice in walk in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood and filters soiled Handles to walk in cooler and freezer soiled
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls and ceiling main walk in cooler soiled
Aug 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items throughout establishment no date marking
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under dumpling station equipment soiled
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused cooler in back storage area. Per operator to be discarded
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelving rusted
Aug 13, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server bring dirty dishes to dish area and returned to front no hand wash. Advised manager and she addressed employee
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink on cook line pot in sink. Employee removed pot
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink at back storage Operator brought paper towels
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items throughout establishment no date marking
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand sink at dumpling station no water. Per operator under repair
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Can of Red Bull and bottle of coke on make table Employee removed drinks
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under dumpling station equipment soiled
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer dumpling station heavy ice accumulation
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Large oven at cook line interior soiled
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused cooler in back storage area. Per operator to be discarded
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelving rusted
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Ceiling and walls in walk in cooler soiled
Apr 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items not date marked
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling and walls in walk-in-cooler soiled
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in kitchen soiled and disrepair
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy ice build up in walk-in-freezer
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights in back store room with large chest cooler missing light shield
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods and filter soiled
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bins of different flour not labeled. Operator labeled items
Nov 7, 2023Inspection 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 food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked rice in make table by dish machine. Operator removed rice.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pot in hand sink. Operator removed.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling and wall of walk-in-cooler soiled.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Small cutting board next ware wash grooved.
Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Operator removed drink
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee dirty apron above crispy noodle in kitchen. Operator removed apron
Food stored on floor. Case of oil on floor on cook line. Operator removed oil and put away.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy Ice build up in second walk-in-freezer by dumpling station
Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch. Screen on cook line mesh for window too large.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing raw chicken I sink with running water. Running water was 81°. Advised running water needs to be 75° or less. Advised to add ice to water in sink. Operator removed chicken and placed in walk-in-cooler.
Sep 5, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Numerous pans of cooked foods from previous day not dated
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout the kitchen
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. To small board on line by dish machine
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris to several areas throughout the kitchen area
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield at dumpling cook station
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Several floor fans heavily soiled
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Sep 5, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 22 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority5 Intermediate15 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Ran several times tested 0 ppm
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 10 droppings on top of refrigeration unit in prep area under in use microwave - operator cleaned up Approximately 6 droppings under in use dish machine - operator cleaned up
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. Provided operator with handout
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pan stored in hand sink on cook line
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Numerous pans of cooked foods from previous day not dated
3 baited mouse traps on top of open in use box sodas for customers in food preparation area. Operator removed baited traps from open boxed soda areas
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout the kitchen
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. To small board on line by dish machine
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Beverage drink on dish machine and prep table
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell on table Soiled Apron hanging off rack with clean utensils
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris to several areas throughout the kitchen area
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield at dumpling cook station
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Several floor fans heavily soiled
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink pipe leak under sink at back cook area
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
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