ORCHID THAI RESTAURANT LLC
305 N PARK AVE, Winter Park FL 32789 · 407.331.1400
Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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JUL 26
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 12 points better than where it started.
Dead roaches on premises. (1) dead roach on trap in window above 3 compartment sink, operator removed, cleaned area
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken over carrots in reach in cooler. Operator moved chicken
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowls inside rice and sugar containers. Operator discarded container
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves soiled with dust at dish area Hood filters soiled with grease
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Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Spoons at server station.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking faucet at Handwash sink at cook line
Sep 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 9, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 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. 00ppm chlorine Bar dishwasher. Operator will wash, rinse and sanitize in kitchen dishwasher
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White chest freezer at cook line
Aug 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chlorine Sanitizer spray bottle with no label
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles soiled with dust above dish area
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Jan 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle in rice container
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White and green cutting board at cook line
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup ice in white chest freezer
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Aug 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cooked Rice noodles in cooler on line
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
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. Operator 3 current employee food safety cards, all others expired 2020
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Ceiling soiled in several areas kitchen
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in hallway by rice container
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Board on line has cut marks
Dead roaches on premises. (1) dead roach on trap in window above 3 compartment sink, operator removed, cleaned area
Floor area(s) covered with standing water under hand sink in kitchen
Food stored on floor. Canned goods stored on floor by boxed sodas
Hole in or other damage to wall/shelving Right side of steps leading outside by back door has hole in wall Wall right side of spices in kitchen in poor repair Shelving above 3 compartment sink in disrepair, cracked and broken
Towel used under cutting board.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled in several areas throughout kitchen
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet leaking hand sink kitchen
Apr 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority6 Intermediate6 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Basil leaves kept directly on non grade bag
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over lemon grass sauce in reach in cooler that has fish.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pan and strainer stored inside hand sink located in cook line. Employee filled pan in hand sink located in cook line Strainer kept on hand sink located at bar area
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located at bar
No soap provided at handwash sink, located at bar
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl use to scoop rice and sugar
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee cooking dish while wearing a bracelet. Employee scooping ice while wearing a bracelet and watch
Food stored on floor. Bamboo shoots,carrots, soy sauce stored directly on dry storage closet floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Salmon been thawed at room temperature
Oct 31, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee came inside from out back and went into kitchen to begin food prep without washing hands Corrective action taken
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels used to line numerous food items in stand up cooler in kitchen
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Drain in basin of hand sink at bar
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. employee fill container with water from hand sink in kitchen. Employee dumped water in basin of hand sink in kitchen
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bathroom waste receptacle not constructed of easily cleanable material. Ladies restroom
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl used in rice as scoop
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall behind chest freezer in kitchen Hole in wall/ceiling by electrical box by 3 bay sink
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven door
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in water at 105f
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in cooler make table by chest freezer
Oct 31, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee came inside from out back and went into kitchen to begin food prep without washing hands Corrective action taken
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels used to line numerous food items in stand up cooler in kitchen
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Drain in basin of hand sink at bar
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. employee fill container with water from hand sink in kitchen. Employee dumped water in basin of hand sink in kitchen
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 employees in the kitchen and 2 serves at the time with no Certified Food Manager on site. Owner arrived at facility 20 minutes after inspection started.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any 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.
Bathroom waste receptacle not constructed of easily cleanable material. Ladies restroom
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl used in rice as scoop
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall behind chest freezer in kitchen Hole in wall/ceiling by electrical box by 3 bay sink
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven door
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in water at 105f
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in cooler make table by chest freezer
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.