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MAY FLOWER CHINESE FOOD

275 S CHICKASAW TRL #3, Orlando FL 32825 · 407.306.8282

Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats10
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5811441
Grade history
OCT 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $800

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2015022201May 14, 2015Dec 8, 2015$400
4--2015004611Dec 9, 2014Jun 11, 2015$400

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Jul 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findings
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. Bleach that is not for sanitizing, operator purchased sanitizing bleach. Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-Site**
High priority/22-48-5/
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper bag use to line cooked chicken
High priority/14-86-1
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cooked chicken in walk in cooler.
High priority/08A-05-6
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. Trays of raw chicken stored next to bags of pork in chest go freezer.
High priority/08A-17-6
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Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Bagged wontons kept in front counter for grab and go. No label
Intermediate/02D-02-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl use to scoop salt and in flour
Basic/14-01-5/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Stains in multiple ceiling tiles around restaurant.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee opened drinks stored over reach in cooler make table and on prep table next to egg rolls prep.
Basic/12B-12-5
Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch.
Basic/35B-13-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in dish area
Basic/36-27-5
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Removed from tables.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk salt no name
Basic/02D-01-5
The state's own report →
Jan 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine bottles stored in shelves over make table on cook line, removed Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-Site**
High priority/41-07-4/
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. Employee went outside to open water from meter and came into restaurant, started to work no hand wash. Inspector ask employee to wash hands and he did.
High priority/12A-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Establishment operating with no potable running water. Restaurant had water turned off due to water meter been broken and high bill. Employee opened water. Inspector coached operator that water needs to be running during hours of operation including during preparation time.
High priority/27-12-4
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ready to eat cabbage that was contaminated with raw chicken.
High priority/01B-13-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Manager washed coffee cup
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels on hand sink located on bathroom and kitchen. Placed towels Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-Site**
Intermediate/31B-02-4/
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date marked on any ready to eat prepared in house foods in walk in cooler.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl use to scoop salt Bowl use to scoop soy sauce Removed,Repeat ViolationRepeat Violation**
Basic/14-01-5/
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water stains on ceiling tiles.
Basic/36-32-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Tea on table
Basic/12B-12-5
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food while wearing a bracelet and diamond ring.
Basic/13-07-4
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Removed
Basic/21-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Broccoli been cut prior to washing.
Basic/08B-39-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt with no label
Basic/02D-01-5
Aug 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Bamboo shoots 3 cans
High priority/01B-01-4
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored over cooked chicken in walk in cooler
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board
Intermediate/22-02-4
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Probe thermometer marking 38F degrees when calibrated.
Intermediate/05-06-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. No handle bowl use to scoop soy sauce.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water stain in ceiling tiles in kitchen
Basic/36-32-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Debris on a/c vent at dining room.
Basic/36-34-5
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food while wearing a bracelet and diamond ring.
Basic/13-07-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on chest freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Debris in reach in cooler shelves across from woks.
Basic/22-16-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Apr 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Rice, noodles, wings, general to' s chicken placed on time at noon with no date mark.
High priority/03F-02-5/Return visit Apr 21, 2025 · Time Extended
Feb 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw wings stored over raw shrimp in walk-in cooler.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Rice, noodles, wings, general to' s chicken placed on time at noon with no date mark.
High priority/03F-02-5
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/ Manager certification expired and no other person has the manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Towel inside hand sink front counter, apron inside hand sink located at back.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
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. Inspector printed copy for operator and employees signed.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee coffee cup stored over to go plates in front counter.
Basic/12B-12-5
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Raw pork container stored in walk in cooler floor.
Basic/08B-47-4/Corrected On-Site
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector provided printed copy to operator Inspector provided printed form to operator.
Basic/51-13-4
Oct 3, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer in corner has torn gasket and rim chipped
Basic/14-11-5/Return visit Oct 3, 2024 · Time Extended
Oct 2, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
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. Operator has bleach not approved for food contact surfaces. Advised to use chlorine bleach used for food contact surface
High priority/22-48-5
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Fried chicken Curry, tofu, eggs, Swiss cream rolls, cut cabbage, eggs, in walk in cooler overnight per operator Advised operator to immediately discard. Temperature range 45F-48F
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ribs, Raw beef, Wonton cheese, Egg rolls Wings, Cooked rice, Garlic, Pork, Milk, cooked noodles; (45-49F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler less than 4hrs per operator. Advised operator to immediately move to cooler for temperature recovery Fried chicken Curry, tofu, eggs, Swiss cream rolls, cut cabbage, eggs, in walk in cooler overnight per operator Advised operator to immediately discard. Temperature range 45F-48F
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice container
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table with container of cut cabbage
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on shelf above prep table cigarettes and lighter on storage shelf with paper products
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer in corner has torn gasket and rim chipped
Basic/14-11-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind chest freezers Behind cooking equipment
Basic/36-73-4
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Tongs in noodle container
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in both chest freezer
Basic/23-03-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Apr 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over cooked pork in chest freezer next to hand wash sink
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
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 beef in chest freezer located in front of walk in cooler
High priority/08A-17-6
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork in walk in cooler not date marked
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall damaged next to mop sink per operator due to water leak
Basic/36-24-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with grease buildup
Basic/23-03-4
Oct 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food.Operator re using card board lid boxes that are use to keep raw chicken.
High priority/14-15-4
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 stored over raw beef on chest freezer by walk in cooler. Raw chicken stored over raw shrimp on chest freezer by dry storage area.
High priority/08A-17-6/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.No paper towels on hand sinks in the back kitchen.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Probe thermometer with 10 degrees difference.
Intermediate/05-03-4
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked.Bourbon chicken removed from freezer last night with no date marked.
Intermediate/02C-08-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Plastic container use to scoop msg.
Basic/14-01-5
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food.Wonton strips kept on front counter.
Basic/02D-03-4/Repeat Violation
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Hood filters have grease build up.
Basic/23-03-4
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.Opened water bottled kept on top of sweet and sour chicken on reach in cooler across from fryers.
Basic/12B-13-4
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.Shrimp been thawed in standing water.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site

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.