ORCHIDS THAI RESTAURANT
8647 REGENCY PARK BLVD, Port Richey FL 34668 · 727-844-3125
Last inspected Jun 17, 2026 · 13 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Seats increased from 50 to 71.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $2,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023021987 | Apr 5, 2023 | Jul 24, 2023 | $800 |
| 3--2023010712 | Jan 30, 2023 | May 3, 2023 | $800 |
| 3--2022058056 | Nov 28, 2022 | Jan 4, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Jun 17, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 8, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Tofu (57F - Cold Holding); Spring Rolls (57F - Cold Holding); Cooked Vegetables (57F - Cold Holding); Butter (54F - Cold Holding); and Raw Shell Eggs (56F - Ambient Air Temperature) in walk-in cooler with an ambient air temperature of 56F. A temperature was not yet taken today in the walk-in cooler per operator. Issued stop sale on items. Delivered items had bags of ice placed on products till technician can arrive and service cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Tofu (57F - Cold Holding); Spring Rolls (57F - Cold Holding); Cooked Vegetables (57F - Cold Holding); Butter (54F - Cold Holding); and Raw Shell Eggs (56F - Ambient Air Temperature) in walk-in cooler with an ambient air temperature of 56F. A temperature was not yet taken today in the walk-in cooler per operator. Issued stop sale on items. Delivered items had bags of ice placed on products till technician can arrive and service cooler.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink and no soap provided at handwash sink across from walk-in cooler. Operator placed and behind bar in dining area.
Mar 17, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate6 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. The dishwasher initially read 0 ppm chlorine. The operator replaced the old bucket with a new one. After replacement, the dishwasher bucket - chlorine level measured 100 ppm.
Hose attached to faucet at three-compartment/food preparation/handwash sink eliminating required air gap.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. A bowl in the hand sink. The operator removed the bowl.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips.
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/ 3 employees in the kitchen and 2 servers and no food manager on site.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans not accurate. Storage room and freezer the hallway between the bathroom and the kitchen not on plans. Hand wash sink in the sushi area is not on the plans. No updated plans in OnBase, operator states they have not submitted plans yet.
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. Supotchanee W. expired 1/18/2026. FRLA
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating in the kitchen area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on the prep table.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Seats increased from 50 to 71.
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Seats increased from 50 to 71.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Mar 10, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Server came into kitchen to pick up food, washed hands less than 15 seconds, discussed with manager on duty and staff.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans not accurate, storage room and freezer in hallway between bathrooms and kitchen not on plans. Hand wash sink near sushi area is not on plan.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Seats increased from 50 to 99. Provided seating change form
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Seats increased from 50 to 99. Provided seating change form
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Feb 26, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate4 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. 0 ppm, primed machine, still 0 ppm, interior of machine, well, and tubes heavily soiled
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Server came into kitchen to pick up food, washed hands less than 15 seconds, discussed with manager on duty and staff.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Glass door cooler in kitchen- raw chicken over cooked rice, operator moved chicken freezer In walk in cooler - raw chicken over sauces, moved to bottom shelf
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In glass door cooler on kitchen- Cooked rice (46F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (46F - Cold Holding) all moved to freezer, covers removed Recheck- chicken 43F, rice 35f, shrimp 33F
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Bucket in cook line > 200 ppm, corrected to 50 ppm
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at prep table
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink not installed as red lined on approved floor plan
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans not accurate, storage room and freezer in hallway between bathrooms and kitchen not on plans. Hand wash sink near sushi area is not on plan.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened bottles of water on prep table on kitchen
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Seats increased from 50 to 99. Provided seating change form
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Seats increased from 50 to 99. Provided seating change form
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Oct 28, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sink removed from kitchen area by dishwasher
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans in OnBase are from 2014, do not match what is in establishment. Hand wash sink removed, dishwasher added, cooking equipment and 3 compartment sink moved to different wall. Soda and ice machine removed from kitchen. Ice machine is in small room behind dining room.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Reach in cooler cutting boards
Equipment in poor repair. Lower shelves on prep tables rusted
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk in cooler floor
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezers on cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All reach in cooler gaskets soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler on cook line next to cart with spices on it
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves
Oct 22, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. To go bag used for cooked rice
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sink removed from kitchen area by dishwasher
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans in OnBase are from 2014, do not match what is in establishment. Hand wash sink removed, dishwasher added, cooking equipment and 3 compartment sink moved to different wall. Soda and ice machine removed from kitchen. Ice machine is in small room behind dining room.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Reach in cooler cutting boards
Equipment in poor repair. Lower shelves on prep tables rusted
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk in cooler floor
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezers on cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All reach in cooler gaskets soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler on cook line next to cart with spices on it
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves
Oct 21, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towel lined under spring rolls in walk in cooler
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. To go bag used for cooked rice
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Thai tea (45F - Cold Holding); Butter (45F - Cold Holding); spring rolls (46F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler, operator put ice on all product and called repair company
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sink removed from kitchen area by dishwasher
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans in OnBase are from 2014, do not match what is in establishment. Hand wash sink removed, dishwasher added, cooking equipment and 3 compartment sink moved to different wall. Soda and ice machine removed from kitchen. Ice machine is in small room behind dining room.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Reach in cooler cutting boards
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Plates of food in kitchen on top of boxes, plates removed
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Bowl of employee food in walk in cooler next to spring rolls, employee food removed
Equipment in poor repair. Lower shelves on prep tables rusted
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk in cooler floor
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezers on cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All reach in cooler gaskets soiled
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable odor in walk in cooler
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler on cook line next to cart with spices on it
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves
Jun 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 23, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans in OnBase are from 2014, do not match what is in establishment. Hand wash sink removed, dishwasher added, cooking equipment and 3 compartment sink moved to different wall. Soda and ice machine removed from kitchen. Ice machine is in small room behind dining room.
Equipment in poor repair. Lower shelves of Prep tables rusted
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. On cook line, vertical and reach in cooler
Feb 29, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans in OnBase are from 2014, do not match what is in establishment. Hand wash sink removed, dishwasher added, cooking equipment and 3 compartment sink moved to different wall. Soda and ice machine removed from kitchen. Ice machine is in small room behind dining room.
Equipment in poor repair. Lower shelves of Prep tables rusted
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. On cook line, vertical and reach in cooler
Feb 20, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee rinsed gloves in mop sink, then dryer the. With Owen attached to apron. Discussed proper hand wash with owner.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. On cook line > 200ppm, corrected to 100 ppm
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans in OnBase are from 2014, do not match what is in establishment. Hand wash sink removed, dishwasher added, cooking equipment and 3 compartment sink moved to different wall. Soda and ice machine removed from kitchen. Ice machine is in small room behind dining room.
Equipment in poor repair. Lower shelves of Prep tables rusted
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Case of mangos and bag of rice under soap for hand wash sink in kitchen
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Knives on magnets on wall.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. On cook line, vertical and reach in cooler
Oct 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority0 Intermediate4 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. 0 ppm, operator primed machine, corrected to 50 ppm
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Server came from dining room, washed hands less than 5 seconds
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee picked something up from floor, threw it away, then picked up plates of food and served to customers. Discussed when to wash hands with staff and manager on duty
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. spring rolls (52F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler cook line, made last night - spring rolls (52F - Cold Holding)se stop sale
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Vertical freezer handle soiled
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Long ponytail under hat
Equipment in poor repair. Lower shelves of prep tables rusted.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Vertical glass door cooler on cook line
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.