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PURPLE ORCHID

1005 JOE DIMAGGIO DR, Hollywood FL 33021 · 3052999443

Last inspected Sep 2, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023

License typeRestaurant
Seats49
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenseSEA1622680
Grade history
JAN 25
APR 25
OCT 25
JAN 26
SEP 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operated renewed over phone during inspection. Confirmation #236055977
High priority/50-17-3/Corrective Action Taken/Admin Complaint
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2024019215Mar 7, 2024Apr 23, 2024$200

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Sep 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Open case of raw shell eggs on top of case of milk in walk in cooler. Manager rearranged to properly separate.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In front HOT CASE - assorted empanadas (118-124F Hot Holding). Per manager all in unit less than 2 hours. Employee removed to reheat in oven and increased temperature of display case.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Threaded hose bibb under hand sink by kitchen missing vacuum breaker.
High priority/29-34-4
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket around top right drawer of kitchen 4 drawer unit damaged and hanging loose.
Basic/14-11-5
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Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Customer grab and go assorted salads, parfaits, and fruit cups missing full label with production location and name.
Basic/02D-03-4
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Jan 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose bibb with hose under kitchen hand sink missing vacuum breaker.
High priority/29-34-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wiping cloths under cutting boards in prep area. Employee removed cloths.
Basic/21-04-4/Corrected On-Site
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In mini fridge at front counter.
Basic/05-09-4
Oct 2, 2025Inspection 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 ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken tenders (111F-119F - Hot Holding) being held in pan on flat top for less than 1 hour. Operator states item is reheated in fryer and moved to flat top for hot holding. Operator reheated to 165F+
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Had wash sink used to rinse wiping cloths. Discussed with employee and operator
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Cooked pork prepared on site and frozen. Per operator pork thawed on Monday. Operator date marked. Discussed proper date marking of cooked frozen and thawed foods
Intermediate/02C-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris. Employee cleaned and sanitized
Basic/22-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Apr 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pooled eggs on ice (60F - Cold Holding) being held on top of ice where ice does not reach the level of the food in pan. Discussed with operator. Operator buried pan in ice and discussed time as a public health control with operator. chicken salad (47F); ham (46F); sliced cheese (48F); cooked onions (47F); cooked mushrooms (46F); feta (47F); shredded cheese (45F); cooked peppers (49F); cooked chicken (46F); cooked sausage (49F). Being held in unit for less than 2 hours. Operator gathered large pans of ice and buried items in ice. Retook temperatures of food items with drops in temperature
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth sanitizer tested at 200+ppm chlorine. Operator remade sanitizer and retested at 100ppm chlorine
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Jan 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Sink and Surface test kit provided for chlorine sanitizer
Intermediate/16-32-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion container used to dispense Mac and cheese in walk in cooler. Operator removed
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Parfaits packaged for customer self service not labeled
Basic/02D-03-4
Mar 7, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operated renewed over phone during inspection. Confirmation #236055977
High priority/50-17-3/Corrective Action Taken/Admin Complaint
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In Frigidaire reach in freezer, containers of raw unwrapped philly steak and chicken philly steak meats above open box of avocados and mac and cheese trays.
High priority/08A-02-6/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Oct 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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 or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef,not commercially packaged, stored over cooked chicken tenders, commercially packaged, inside reach in freezer in kitchen. Operator properly stored.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site

This record follows the license, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the license 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.

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