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ORIENT RESTAURANT (THE)

308 DEL PRADO BLVD, Cape Coral FL 33990

Last inspected Apr 22, 2024 · 3 visits since September 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.

Licence typeFood service
Licence4601769
Grade history
SEP 23
FEB 24
Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried rice (78F - Cold Holding) on prep table. The owner placed fried rice into walk-in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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Disciplinary actions

3 cases · $920

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2024031402Apr 22, 2024Jul 8, 2024$320
7--2022008714Jan 19, 2022Mar 10, 2022$200
7--2019045784Sep 5, 2019Oct 9, 2019$400

Inspection history

3 visits, newest first

Apr 22, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning/Return visit Apr 22, 2024 · Observed Certified Manager Certification Expired. Admin Complaint
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pork, egg rolls and beef not date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Apr 22, 2024 · Observed pork in stand up reach-in cooler not date marked. Admin Complaint
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning/Return visit Apr 22, 2024 · Time Extended
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Basic/36-17-5/Warning/Return visit Apr 22, 2024 · Time Extended
Show the remaining 2 findings ▾
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cook line heavily soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 22, 2024 · Time Extended
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Apr 22, 2024 · Time Extended
The state's own report →
Feb 15, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
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 owner changed out sanitizer bucket.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over ready to eat pork wontons in the walk-in cooler.
High priority/08A-05-6/Warning
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pork, egg rolls and beef not date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Basic/36-17-5/Warning
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Basic/10-07-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cook line heavily soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters unprotected in prep area.
Basic/25-06-4/Warning
Stored food not covered. Observed white rice and pork uncovered in walk-in cooler.
Basic/08B-12-5/Warning
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Sep 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw shrimp in stand up reach-in cooler across from cook line. The owner moved raw beef beside raw shrimp in stand up reach-in cooler.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 2 cracked eggs in egg container in walk-in cooler. The owner is going to discard cracked eggs.
High priority/01B-14-4/Corrective Action Taken
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried rice (78F - Cold Holding) on prep table. The owner placed fried rice into walk-in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed roasted pork and egg rolls not date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Repeat Violation
Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Observed low water pressures in mens and women's restroom.
Intermediate/27-17-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of rice and flour not labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5

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.