LOTUS GARDEN
7536 DR PHILLIPS BLVD SUITE 330, Orlando FL 32819 · 407-363-7221
Last inspected Apr 22, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 33 points better than where it started.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly near dry storage.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over ready to eat chili sauce in walk in cooler, operator relocated chicken to proper hierarchy
Food-contact surface soiled/stained with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards on cooks line
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink by dish machine blocked my trash can, operator moved trash can
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Of reach in coolers on cooks line
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on cooks line next to hot well food items, operator removed and placed in employee location
Food stored on floor. Buckets of soy sauce stored on floor in walk in cooler, operator relocated off floor
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in water of 74F by hot well, operator discarded water
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. On prep table in kitchen, operator removed wiping cloth
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Dry storage shelves soiled -dish racks -gaskets of reach in coolers - underneath fryer on cooks line -spray nozzle of three compartment sink
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls soiled behind dish machine
Nov 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils and cup in handwash sink next to cooks line
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In reach in cooler in cooked beef
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Food stored on floor. Bucket of shrimp in walk in cooler
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Cutting board On cooks line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of microwave Exterior of reach in coolers on cooks line Exterior of 3 compartment sink Interior of spray nozzle in 3 compartment sink
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All reach in coolers on cooks line
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken in standing water, operator turned on water in prep sink
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Several wiping cloths not inverted sanitizing solution
Jun 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cut boards stained throughout kitchen.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in flour and sugar bins.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on reach in freezer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in reach-in freezer by dry storage area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets throughout the kitchen soiled Exterior of ice bin soiled. Hood filters soiled
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on cookline.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler: Unwashed mushrooms over cooked egg rolls Unwashed bell peppers over cut cabbage Unwashed ginger over cut vegetables
Feb 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 22 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority4 Intermediate14 Basic
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Employee washed hands with cold water. Cook washed with cold water and only scrubbed for 5 seconds.
Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler-Raw salmon stored with cut onions
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler 1. Raw chicken in over cooked chicken. 2. Raw sweet and sour chicken over cooked egg rolls
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. egg rolls (51F - Cold Holding) less than 4 hours. Operator place in reach in cooler for temperature recovery.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles soiled Ice machine soiled Tea pitchers stained Cut boards stained throughout kitchen.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times by cookline.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked throughout kitchen.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in kitchen.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food for flour and sugar bins.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee meals in reach in cooler by dry storage area not identified. Operator moved to lower shelf.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone, keys and phone chargers at microwave station
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on reach in freezer
Food stored on floor in walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in reach-in freezer by dry storage area
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets throughout the kitchen soiled Hood filters soiled
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler: 1. Unwashed lemons over cooked egg rolls 2. Unwashed vegetables over ready to eat soup 3. Unwashed eggplant stored with cooked egg rolls
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator added more chlorine to sanitizer. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 50ppm)
Jan 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 20 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate14 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken over unwashed cabbage, in walk-in cooler
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. All in walk-in cooler: Raw chicken over sauces Raw beef over sauces Raw pork over cut green peppers
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw shelled eggs (71F - Cold Holding) less than 4 hours. cooked fried chicken (53F - Cold Holding) less than 4 hours. Operator placed in walk-in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles soiled Ice machine soiled
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels sink at kitchen entry
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food for flour and sugar bins
Broccoli not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor in walk-in cooler
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone, keys and phone chargers at microwave station
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on reach in freezer
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under and behind cooking equipment on cookline
Food stored on floor in walk-in freezer and oil on floor by dry storage area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer by dry storage area
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 68F at expo station. Operator discarded water
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board at prep station
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris at expo station
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in freezer soiled Hood filters soiled
Stored food not covered flour in dry storage area
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jul 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate12 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of tablets above prep table where egg rolls are being made.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Water bottle on prep table next to egg rolls
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind fryer and reach in cooler at cooks line.
Food stored on floor. Boxes of shrimp on floor in walk in freezer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In reach in freezer across from three compartment sink.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice spoon in standing water 78F at steam table.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave by prep table next to ice machine
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All reach in coolers in the kitchen area.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Reuse of single service can with sauces at cooks line.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in by cooks line.
Vending machine exterior soiled. Hood filters at cooks line.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 200 ppm operator changed bucket. Now 50 ppm
Feb 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
9 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Dented can present. Bamboo shoots. See stop sale.
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. - cook handled wiping cloths and hose, then returned to food prep without changing gloves and washing hands
Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Bleach used for wiping cloths is not rated for use as a sanitizer.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. - cutting board washed, rinsed, and returned to use without sanitizing
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. - raw scallops over bowl of cooked chicken, walk in freezer
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. - pans of raw chicken over pans over raw beef, walk in freezer
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. - can of eggs left off temperature control less than 1 hour, 67F corrective action taken, placed in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - chicken, 90F, held off temperature control less than 1 hour; corrective action taken, placed in walk in unit to cool
Wiping cloth solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Tested over 200 ppm chlorine.
Nonfood-grade drill used in food. - paint stick used for sauce
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. - cookline hand sink
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below food equipment
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. - bowl of chicken placed under shelf, on double egg flat - boxes in walk in freezer
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. - hood filters - exterior of food buckets - walk in cooler shelves
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. - ridged sauce cans reused for spices
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - white buckets in back area, starch, sugar/salt
Jul 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate12 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly near dry storage.
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 on sheet pan over raw beef, in walk in freezer.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by dirty towel basket
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. Raw individual portioned meats in freezer.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Cleaning spray
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. In walk in freezer
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Silverware and paddles
Employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Hanging over prep sink
Food contaminated by phone placed in broccoli container.Advised operator to wash.
Food stored on floor. Buckets of sauces, and oils. Onions on floor in walk in cooler
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White reach in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Storage racks for oils and salt Fan covers in walk in cooler Gaskets on walk in cooler door Hood filters soiled
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed pepper and green onion over tomato sauce.
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