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PURPLE ORCHID

11720 NE 2 AVE, Miami FL 33161 · 305-299-9443

Last inspected Mar 27, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats150
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2317558
Grade history
MAR 24
AUG 24
JAN 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Mar 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restrooms.
Basic/32-04-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 22, 2025 · On 12/22/2025 at the time of the callback inspection one self-closing door missing. Time Extended
Oct 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Kitchen was remodeled and some equipments were added.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restrooms.
Basic/32-04-4/Warning
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-6/Warning
Jan 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Hood filters soiled.
Basic/36-68-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Aug 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose connected to faucet without vacuum breaker.
High priority/29-34-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand washing sink. Employee provided it.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance inside ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee in food preparation area.
Basic/13-03-4
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed an employee washing dishes and not sanitized them. Explained to him the proper way to wash rinse and sanitize.
Basic/16-13-5/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Pizza oven soiled.
Basic/22-08-4
Mar 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink by oven.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside walk-in cooler
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Basic/16-03-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves rusted.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.wall soiled behind fryers.
Basic/36-27-5
Oct 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed a beef lasagna held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside walk-in cooler.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Metal tray without handle inside flour. Chef removed them.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives between reach in cooler and preparation table. Chef removed them.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food de inside oven.
Basic/22-08-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Basic/14-17-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wiping cloth on top of the preparation table.
Basic/21-12-4

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