ORIENTAL GARDEN OF PALM COAST
115 FLAGLER PLAZA DR, Palm Coast FL 32137 · 386.439.7777
Last inspected Jan 29, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fried chicken 54F. Had been sitting out for 20minutes. Person in charge put into reach in cooler.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jan 29, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed fried chicken placed in visibly soiled cardboard box that once carried raw chicken. See stop sale.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed fried food dumped into cardboard box covers lined with menus
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored above ready to eat soy sauce in walk-in cooler. Observed raw chicken stored over egg roll in walk-in cooler. Discussed with person in charge.
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed fried chicken stored in visibly soiled raw chicken box.
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed clear soup (125F - Hot Holding); wonton soup (107F - Hot Holding); egg drop sauce (87F - Hot Holding)on steam table. Person in charge placed all products in woks and reheated to 165+ during inspection.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed over the counter medications stored at drink station above glasses and utensils. Discuses with person in charge.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee food and drinks on prep tables in kitchen. Discussed with person in charge.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphones on prep tables.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed make line flip-top cooler gaskets soiled with food debris.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed back door blocked by cases of food and cardboard boxes. Discussed with person in charge and they pushed boxes away from door.
Oct 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over ready to eat foods. Person in charge moved pork to bottom shelf.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone above food prep table. Person in charge moved phone.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid is open.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Boxes blocking entry into back door from outside.
Mar 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over cooked pork. Person in charge moved raw beef.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fried chicken 54F. Had been sitting out for 20minutes. Person in charge put into reach in cooler.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding is separating from side of walk in cooler.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches by water heater. Person in charge disposed of dead roaches.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest freezer has ice buildup in back wall of cooler.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives underneath microwave. Person in charge pulled knifes out.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet rag under cutting board. Person in charge removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods are soiled with grease.
Oct 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. All freezers have ice buildup.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet rag under cutting board. Person in charge removed.
Mar 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 4, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate13 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. Dish machine tests at 0ppm.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler raw beef over bamboo soup.
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. In reach in freezer; raw chicken over scallops. Person in charge moved chicken to bottom shelf.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fried egg rolls in top of raw chicken box on counter next to fryer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. All food containers at stove are soiled with debris.
Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Bug sprayed under thawing shrimp. Person in charge moved bug spray to outside.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has mold inside.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop rice. Person in charge removed.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Soiled cardboard on floor in kitchen.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Staff have personal dishes of food in kitchen. Person in charge removed.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Grease on floor behind cookline.
Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. See stop sale. Fried egg rolls in top of raw chicken box next to fryers.
Food stored on floor. Bag on onions, onions in a bucket, soy sauce and onions on floor. Person in charge moved all to store properly
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging from cart.
No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Phone on to of single service containers. Person in charge removed
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All shelves in kitchen have grease on them.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing in water still frozen. Person in charge turned water on.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop outside of back door in bucket face down.
Oct 16, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
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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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. In reach in freezer raw chicken over raw shrimp. Person in charge moved chicken to bottom shelf.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Large spray bottles in corner are not labeled.
Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Observed small child in kitchen during inspection. Person in charge had child move out of kitchen.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach under 3 compartment sink. Person in charge disposed of dead roach.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor under cook line is soiled with grease.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet wiping cloth under cutting board. Person in charge removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sugar salt containers on cook line are soiled. Person in charge replaced with clean containers.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wooden shelf under microwave has paint peeling off.
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.