ORIENT CHEF
17155 MIRAMAR PKWY, Miramar FL 33027 · 954.401.5222
Last inspected Dec 15, 2025 · 10 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Poster emailed to Operator
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Dec 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm), employee made new solution, chlorine sanitizer at 50 ppm.
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. Poster emailed to Operator.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Walk in Cooler- Bowl inside cut onions, employee removed.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Under prep shelf- storage of condiments and sauces.
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. - 4 broken tiles above walk in cooler -7 tiles with water damage above prep table and dishwasher area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Inside walk in freezer floor- build up of old food residues under storage racks.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. 2) flip top- metallic bowl inside cooked chicken strips. Employee removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters in middle of cook line. Build up of grease.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Two mops inside yellow bucket, employee removed.
Jul 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Antiseptic cream stored on top of open container of soy sauce - under shelf in cook line- employee removed.
Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. 1) flip top- ready to eat beef, touching raw shrimps. Employee removed and stored cooked beef on top of raw shrimps.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of 3-1 lubricant oil between two open containers of soy sauce in under storage shelf- cook line. Employee removed.
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. Poster emailed to Operator
Bathroom facility not clean. Employee-Toilet and hand wash sink
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cook line under storage shelf of soy sauce
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Inside walk in freezer- old food residues under storage shelves.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line stove- cooking and serving utensils in water temperature (101F). Employee removed utensils to be wash and sanitize
Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. Soiled wiping cloths stored inside large bin with water.Employee removed wiping cloths from water to be wash and sanitize.
Jan 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Walk in freezer- One container of food, employee removed from floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above fry canister, build up of grease.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler/ Walk in Freezer- build up of rust in all shelves
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. 3 mops on floor, employee removed and stored properly.
Wiping cloth not air-dried in a manner to prevent contamination of food equipment, utensils, linens, single-service and single-use articles. Observed clean wiping cloths stored wet on tray cart. Employee removed to placed on dryer machine
Oct 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 2083 N POWERLINE RD STE 4, Pompano Beach — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Men's bathroom and women's bathroom
Sep 24, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate8 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. Chicken wings, egg rolls and chicken nuggets, per employee food on time at 11:30. manager placed time label
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. wontons (95-112F - Hot Holding), per employee food hit held less than 2 hours. Employee reheated on boiling water to 167F
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm), employee made new solution, chlorine at 50 ppm
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Bathroom facility not clean. Employee bathrooms: -soiled toilet -soiled floor.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Under shelf of rice cooking pats, employee removed
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Substantial build up of old food residues and grease -under fry canisters and cooking equipment -inside walk in freezer"
Food stored on floor. Several bags of frozen food stored on floor, inside walk in freezer employee p,aced on shelves.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Metal bowl inside chopped onions container in walk in cooler. Employee removed.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Soiled microwave next to fry station
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filter, middle of cop line. -fry filters in fry station
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Two under shelf prep tables in cook line
May 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 2083 N POWERLINE RD STE 4, Pompano Beach — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed containers stacked wet at storage area. Operator separated containers to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on prep table. Operator placed in sanitizer solution.
Feb 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. raw shell eggs (54F - Cold Holding) observed eggs above prep table in cook line, per operator eggs held less than two hours, manager placed them back inside walk in cooler.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm, employee discarded, made new solution, chlorine sanitizer at 50 ppm.
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. Poster emailed to operator
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Right side of hood filters, soiled- in cook line.
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers boxes stored on top of mop sink, Employee removed.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop inside yellow bucket, Employee removed and stored properly.
Jan 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 2083 N POWERLINE RD STE 4, Pompano Beach — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food debris at back prep table.
Dec 18, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. Not cleaning kit or procedures on site, poster emailed.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Form provided and explained
Oct 19, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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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 chopping yellow onions, picked up onions debris from floor, placed on garbage, then continue to chop more onions, after instructed, employee washed hands
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. Sushi rice, per manager placed on time at 11:00 am, operator placed time label.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. wonton (115F - Hot Holding), per employee food hot held one hour ago, Employee reheated on the stove to 165F
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. Not cleaning kit or procedures on site, poster emailed.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Form provided and explained
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Under prep table in cook line.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -inside walk in freezer -under cook line equipment
Food stored on floor. Gallon of soy sauce on floor, in front of walk in freezer. Employee placed on shelf
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Right side hood filters -two fryer filters. -cooking stove Substantial build up of grease, and soil
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Two flip tops on cook line, inside shelves and covers, soiled.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken wings on standing water, Employee removed and placed on running cold water.
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.