PENDA CHINESE RESTAURANT
4638 E MICHIGAN ST, Orlando FL 32812 · 407-380-8810
Last inspected Aug 5, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken bone stored on top of raw shrimp at the walk-in cooler.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2021047067 | Jun 29, 2021 | Oct 22, 2021 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 15 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw shrimp stored over cooked pork at the reach-in freezer.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cabbage at the walk-in cooler, Raw shrimp stored over soy sauce at the walk-in cooler
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Walk-in cooler.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Xiaojing hired more than 60 day no certificate.
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. To go soup container used as scoops at the white rice.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen.
Establishment using stainless scrubber on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface. At the cook line.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen area under and behind equipment.
Food stored on floor. Soy sauce stored on floor kitchen area,boxes of food stored on floor at the walk-in freezer.
Light not functioning. Multiple area missing light throughout kitchen.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler shelves.
Stored food not covered.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed onion stored over cooked pork at the bottom of make table. Operator removed it.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen.
employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee bottle of water stored bottom of make table. Operator removed.
Mar 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw shell eggs at the walk-in cooler. Operator switch it.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Non of the cooked food at the walk-in cooler have a date mark operator stated cooked yesterday morning and the day before yesterday.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen equipment.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Sweet sour sauce stored on floor on floor back of the house. Operator moved it.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mop sink.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Throughout kitchen equipment and walk-in cooler shelves.
Stored food not covered. Shrimp stored at the walk-in freezer not covered. Operator covered it.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Operator left chicken in standing water to thawed. Operator switch on the faucet to thawed in cold running water.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen equipment.
Aug 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken skin stored top of wanton dough at the walk-in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pork dumplings stored on bottom of raw shell eggs at the bottom of make table.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken bone stored on top of raw shrimp at the walk-in cooler.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle have sanitizer no label Front area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The hoods.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of make table and walk-in cooler shelves.
Stored food not covered. All the food at the reach-in freezer not covered.
Feb 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored on top of fried wanton at the walk-in freezer.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored on top of cooked chicken at the bottom of make table. Operator switch it.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored on top of raw shrimp and raw eggs at the walk-in cooler have. Operator switch it.
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. Observed raw beef stored on top of clam at the walk-freezer front area.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. The only hand wash sink Blocked with buckets and and prep table.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container without handle used as scoop at the fried rice. Operator discarded it.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone stored at the prep table. Operator removed it.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of make table and the walk-in cooler shelves.
Jul 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Bottom of make table observed raw shell eggs stored on top of cooked pork dumbling.
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. Observed raw chicken stored on top of shrimp at the walk-in freezer.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cook wearing bracelets.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen corner.
Food stored on floor. Sauce stored on floor at the walk-in cooler.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of make table.
Stored food not covered. At the reach-in freezer the white one front area.
Feb 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate15 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Across from walk in on shelf of food prep area.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Uses time plan. Items are time marked, but plan not available. Gave operator copy to fill out.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen and in storage room.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Storage bins on clean dish rack.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Throughout.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored on floor. Case of sauce on floor in storage room. To go containers on floor in storage room.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White upright freezer in kitchen.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Kitchen
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Throughout.
Stored food not covered. Fries and shrimp in white reach in freezer. Cooked chicken in reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef sitting at room temperature on 3 compartment sink. Operator put in sink to thaw under cold running water.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Front counter.
Walk in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Prep area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Throughout
Sep 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Dry storage area
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap in the bottom and side of the back exit door
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. In cook line
Living/sleeping quarters that open directly into a public food service establishment without complete partitioning and/or self-closing doors. Observed bed in dry storage area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood soiled with grease
Walk in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Prep area and 3 compartment sink
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On top of the expo table
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Msg and sal containers
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.