ORIENT HOUSE EXPRESS
5970 SW 18 ST E2A, Boca Raton FL 33433
Last inspected Oct 6, 2025 · 10 visits since August 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
SEP 24
OCT 24
FEB 25
JUL 25
SEP 25
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 26 points off where it started.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 5 live roaches on utility piping underneath cook line. Observed 3 live roaches on wall behind reach in freezer.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,040
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025076095 | Sep 15, 2025 | Feb 12, 2026 | $360 |
| 2--2025053423 | Jul 14, 2025 | Nov 13, 2025 | $400 |
| 2--2016015638 | Mar 16, 2016 | Apr 19, 2016 | $280 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Oct 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Floor soiled/has accumulation of food debris/grease underneath cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Piping underneath cook line heavily soiled with food debris/grease.
Stored food not covered. Containers of ready to eat sauce not covered in walk in cooler.
Sep 15, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored above cooked chicken in cook line flip top cooler. Raw chicken wings stored above open buckets of ready to eat sauce in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken stored in walk in cooler not properly date marked. Per operator, items were prepared approximately 48 hours ago. Operator date marked.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic quart container used as scoop in sauces stored in walk in cooler. Operator removed.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles throughout kitchen prep areas.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone stored on back prep table. Operator removed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of food debris/grease underneath cook line.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair. Broken/hanging gasket on interior of reach in cooler door on cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Piping underneath cook line heavily soiled with food debris/grease.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable odors coming from kitchen area surrounding grease trap and triple sink.
Stored food not covered. Containers of ready to eat sauce not covered in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pan of raw frozen chicken thawing at room temperature on back prep table. Operator moved item to walk in cooler.
Jul 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 14, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 6 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shrimp stored above ready to eat chicken in flip top cooler. Raw beef stored above ready to eat sauce in walk in cooler. Raw chicken stored above ready to eat sauce in walk in cooler.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 5 live roaches on utility piping underneath cook line. Observed 3 live roaches on wall behind reach in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken (62F - Cold Holding) held at room temperature in bin on floor near walk in cooler for less than 1 hour. Operator placed item into walk in cooler.
Ready-to-eat cooked chicken prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked in walk in cooler.
Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 15 dead roaches on floor underneath triple sink area. Observed 3 dead roaches on floor near front handwashing sink.
Food stored on floor. Bin of raw chicken stored on floor near walk in cooler. Operator reorganized.
Feb 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Container of medicine improperly stored. Package of theraflu cold medicine stored above food prep area on right flip top cooler in kitchen. Operator removed.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Plastic thank you shopping bags used to store pork in walk in freezer.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken stored over unwashed cabbage in walk in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and raw shrimp stored over ready to eat sauces in walk in cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of WD-40 stored with cans of coconut milk in back prep area. Operator reorganized.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Spray bottle containing cleaning solution not labeled at triple sink area. Operator labeled.
Cook line hood filters heavily soiled with grease and food debris.
Floors soiled with a sticky residue and dirt build up throughout warewashing, mop sink, and front counter areas.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator.
Objectionable odors in areas surrounding grease trap in kitchen.
Oct 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler, raw chicken and eggs stored over unwashed sweet potatoes, sesame oil and soy sauce. The sweet potatoes, and sauces were moved.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. On both the walk in freezer and walk in cooler doors.
Sep 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles with chemicals not labeled
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened bottle of water on work table, cook discarded
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Plate of employees food on prep table
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Dunkers two door reach in cooler on cook line has standing water inside cooler
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour not labeled
Jan 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over open sauce containers in walk in cooler. Manager moved eggs
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls used for food. Manager discarded bowls
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler handles have a food debris buildup
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook had no restraints Cook put hat on
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoops sitting in water. Manager discarded water.
Nov 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the cookline flip top cooler, a raw shell egg was stored inside of the container with raw broccoli. The operator removed the egg.
Aug 21, 2023□ 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 ▾
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Togo soup containers used as scoops. Operator discarded
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