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ORIENT GARDEN RESTAURANT

23003 STATE RD 7, Boca Raton FL 33428 · 561.931.2157

Last inspected Feb 11, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats8
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6021867
Grade history
FEB 24
OCT 24
APR 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at hand wash sink at front counter Chef fixed hot water
Intermediate/27-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $480

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2025069417Aug 19, 2025Oct 14, 2025$480

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Feb 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents over the cook line.
Basic/23-03-4
Aug 19, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored above ready to eat cabbage in flip top cooler. Raw chicken stored above containers of ready to eat sauce in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized.
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. Non-commercially packaged raw chicken stored above non-commercially packaged raw beef in reach in freezer.
High priority/08A-17-6/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Back exterior screen door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles throughout kitchen/kitchen prep areas.
Basic/23-24-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Underneath cook line and prep area handwashing sink areas.
Basic/36-22-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking from handwashing sink at counter area.
Basic/29-11-4
Apr 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
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. Non-commercially packaged raw chicken stored over non-commercially packaged raw beef in reach in freezer. Operator reorganized.
High priority/08A-17-6/Corrected On-Site
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cans of WD-40 stored above containers of honey and garlic powered seasoning on dry storage wire rack. Operator reorganized.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink left of dry storage used to stored soiled cooking utensil. Operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles on kitchen prep line.
Basic/23-24-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses throughout cook line and kitchen areas.
Basic/21-12-4
Oct 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In the buckets of starch, pint size containers were stored inside and used to dispense the product. The items were removed
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Feb 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over vegetables in walk incooler. Chef moved eggs to bottom shelf
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Thawing steak in hand-wash sink, chef removed
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at hand wash sink at front counter Chef fixed hot water
Intermediate/27-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Chef discarded bowls
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Nov 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the cookline flip top cooler, the raw eggs were stored behind the raw beef. The items were switched.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-05-5

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.