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SUMMER PALACE

588 S ALAFAYA TRL STE 40, Orlando FL 32828 · 6468210116

Last inspected Feb 9, 2026 · 6 visits since March 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats35
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5811729
Grade history
JUN 24
SEP 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 26 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found Observed 1 live small flying back of the house by the exit door. Next routine visit per supervisor Randy.
High priority/35A-02-7
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2017053366Oct 9, 2017Dec 7, 2017$400

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Feb 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findings
Live, small flying insects found Observed 1 live small flying back of the house by the exit door. Next routine visit per supervisor Randy.
High priority/35A-02-7
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored over green beans at the walk-in freezer.
High priority/08A-02-6/Repeat Violation
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over ready to eat sauce and ginger at the walk-in cooler. Operator switch it.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
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. Raw beef stored over raw shrimp at the walk-in freezer.
High priority/08A-17-6
Show the remaining 10 findings ▾
employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee energy drink stored bottom cooler at the sushi station. Operator removed it.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable Make table.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee EarPod and glasses stored front at prep table next to clean equipment. Operator removed it.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn at the wall-in cooler door.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door.
Basic/35B-01-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind equipment kitchen area.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of make table.
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Back of the house by the exit door.
Basic/36-27-5
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth Stored on cutting board at sushi area. Operator moved it to sanitizer bucket.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm Operator added chlorine second check 100 ppm.
Basic/21-07-4/Corrected On-Site
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Aug 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. At the walk-in freezer.
High priority/14-31-5
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw shrimp stored on top of imitation crab at the walk-in freezer.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Both of the make table cutting board.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees energy drink stored on prep table next to the make table. Operator discarded it.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employees for stored at the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer not identified as employees food.
Basic/08B-49-4
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn bottom of make table.
Basic/14-11-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The hoods.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of make table and walk-in cooler shelves.
Basic/22-16-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom of make table.
Basic/29-49-6/Repeat Violation
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor at the soda area. Operator replaced a holder under the bucket.
Basic/21-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (44F - Cold Holding). Operator stated that the cooler was open to put the food on it was at 41 f 2 hours ago she moved everything to the walk-in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At the make table. Operator removed it.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 4 helium tanks not secured by Back door.
Basic/51-11-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-34-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table both of them.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife sharper stored between 2 make table. Operator removed it.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed pan without Handel used as scoop at the rice. Operator removed it.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler and bottom of make table.
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Bottom of make table.
Basic/29-19-4/Repeat Violation
Sep 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored on top of ginger at the walk-in cooler.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. The make table the 3 of them.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone at the top of make table.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-73-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. 3 tongs stored at the oven handle.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Gasket torn bottom of make table.
Basic/14-36-5/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The hoods and mop sink.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Throughout kitchen equipment.
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go container at the top of make table.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom of make table.
Basic/29-49-6
Jun 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Employee pork feet food stored on top of soy sauce at the walk-in cooler.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
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 on top of raw shrimp at the walk-in freezer.
High priority/08A-17-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. small fridge front area (); cooked shrimp with imitationcrab (51F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (51F - Cold Holding)
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. small fridge front area (); cooked shrimp with imitationcrab (51F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (51F - Cold Holding) Operator discarded when I'm here.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Veggie rolls at the walk-in cooler 2 days ago.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. At the walk-in cooler.
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cup of water at the prep table. Keys and cellphones at the prep table.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Gasket torn bottom of make table.
Basic/14-36-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The hoods.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of make table.
Basic/22-16-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom of make table.
Basic/29-49-6
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Next to the exit door.
Basic/36-27-5
Mar 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 23 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

5 High priority3 Intermediate15 Basic
Show 23 findings ▾
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container.
High priority/14-86-1
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
High priority/14-31-5
Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken at the same container as coconuts at the freezer
High priority/08A-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored top of raw shrimp at the walk-in cooler.
High priority/08A-20-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. bean sprouts (47F - Cold holding). Operator add some ice second temperature 41f-cold holding.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Fork stored in the employee hand sink at the back of the kitchen.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided to operator.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Front area.
Basic/36-37-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface.
Basic/14-25-5
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Mop sink.
Basic/29-09-4
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. At the walk-in cooler.
Basic/14-38-4
Food stored on floor. Sauce stored at the floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored by the stove.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. At the 2 door white refrigerator.
Basic/05-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go container at the cook line.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Drill stored in top of ice machine.
Basic/42-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed cabbage stored in top of sweet and sour chicken. Unwashed orange stored in top of beans sprouts.
Basic/08B-17-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4

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.