PURPLE ORCHID
8950 N KENDALL DR STE 101W, Miami FL 33176
Last inspected Sep 26, 2025 · 9 visits since July 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.
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 19 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2015021241 | Apr 13, 2015 | Jul 7, 2015 | $160 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Sep 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bagels stored inside non food grade bag inside reach in cooler. Operator removed bagels from bag.
Oct 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 6, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Observed a kiosk operated as food service offering sandwiches, beef/chicken/spinach/ham and cheese empanadas, prepackaged fruit, coffee and pastries.
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/. Observed a kiosk operated as food service offering sandwiches (prepared on site and prepackaged sandwiches) beef/chicken/spinach/ham and cheese empanadas, prepackaged fruit, coffee and pastries. The original plan reviewed included a restaurant that it is not part of the change of ownership.
Jun 5, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Observed a kiosk operated as food service offering sandwiches, beef/chicken/spinach/ham and cheese empanadas, prepackaged fruit, coffee and pastries.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over bottles of water at reach in cooler. Operator relocated the shell eggs to the bottom part of the reach in cooler.
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/. Observed a kiosk operated as food service offering sandwiches (prepared on site and prepackaged sandwiches) beef/chicken/spinach/ham and cheese empanadas, prepackaged fruit, coffee and pastries. The original plan reviewed included a restaurant that it is not part of the change of ownership.
Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment. Observed the three compartment sink too small and not accessible to wash/rinse/sanitize trays for empanadas, trays for pastries, cutting board and plastic containers used for ham, cheese, turkey and raw shell eggs. The establishment use raw shell eggs to egg-wash the empanadas. The trays, cutting board and plastic containers don't fit inside.
No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items.
Feb 9, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, throughout kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler gaskets soiled. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled, located at front counter.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jan 9, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceilings damaged throughout kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn, located at prep area.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Nov 7, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed west towels inside hand sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceilings damaged throughout kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled vents throughout kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn, located at prep area.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of turkey sausage stored on floor. Operator removed them and placed on the shelf.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper located on top of pep table. Operator removed it.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled walk in cooler gaskets.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers stored on floor at dry storage located outside establishment.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jul 7, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.