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YUMMY HOUSE CHINESE CUISINE ORLANDO

478 E ALTAMONTE DR 102, Altamonte Springs FL 32701 · 407-339-8877

Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 10 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats108
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6903756
Grade history
APR 24
DEC 24
APR 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -rice by cook line 124-128° less than 4 hours. Operator reheating.
High priority/03B-01-6
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2022024235Feb 28, 2022Jun 8, 2022$400

Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Jul 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in freezers back of the house by reach in white chest freezer.
Basic/23-24-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo containers on prep tables back of the house. Employee inverted
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 14, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-6/Return visit Jan 14, 2026 · Time Extended
No hot running water at mop sink. -cold water only, hot water line capped.
Basic/27-10-4/Return visit Jan 14, 2026 · Time Extended
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -rust on some walk-in cooler shelves.
Basic/14-17-4/Return visit Jan 14, 2026 · Time Extended
Jan 5, 2026Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Food placed in soiled container/equipment. -cut mushrooms returned to cardboard box. Operator placed in food grade container.
High priority/08B-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. -larger pans of cooked chicken and beef cooling less than 2 hours 68 kept out of cooler during lunch rush. Product cooling must be held u dear refrigeration.
Intermediate/03D-15-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -side walls, plastic deflector soiled in ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -in back storage room. Operator placed chain around tank.
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-6
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Basic/33-19-4
No hot running water at mop sink. -cold water only, hot water line capped.
Basic/27-10-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -rust on some walk-in cooler shelves.
Basic/14-17-4
May 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 8, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -dish machine 0ppm. Bucket of sanitizer empty. Operator will set up 3 compartment sink for chlorine sanitizing until order received.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning/Return visit May 8, 2025 · 0ppm. Primed machine, no chlorine sanitizer pumping into machine. Time extend 7 days. Time Extended
Food stored on floor. -some cases of food on floor in walk-in freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4/Return visit May 8, 2025 · Time Extended
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -on oven door.
Basic/10-20-4/Return visit May 8, 2025 · Time Extended
Apr 30, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -dish machine 0ppm. Bucket of sanitizer empty. Operator will set up 3 compartment sink for chlorine sanitizing until order received.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -raw shell eggs above unwashed greens. Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw pork, pooled eggs above cooked chicken, garlic.
High priority/08A-04-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -shrimp 60° after thawing on draining board of 3 compartment sink. Operator states product to be returned to walk-in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -rice by cook line 124-128° less than 4 hours. Operator reheating.
High priority/03B-01-6
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -plastic defector in ice machine soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Food stored on floor. -some cases of food on floor in walk-in freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -on oven door.
Basic/10-20-4
Dec 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Windex on shelf over to go orders. Operator immediately removed
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
Intermediate/22-02-4
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator has incorrect test strips for dish machine. Dish machine uses chlorine
Intermediate/16-37-1
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice, and chicken container
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone,wallet, earbuds, above prep table. Operator immediately removed
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice bin at wait station. Operator immediately removed
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in water of 89F. Operator immediately discarded water
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in coolers at bar
Basic/23-03-4
Apr 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Hunt tomato ketchup 4 cans 7lb each 28lbs total
High priority/01B-01-4
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket. phone, and speaker on dry storage shelf with canned goods.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover in walk in cooler Sides of grill and cooking equipment Upright Fan has dust debris that is blowing on cilantro to dry. Advised operator to clean fan and re wash cilantro. No visible debris observed on cilantro
Basic/23-03-4/Corrective Action Taken
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of cups on floor in back storage area
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 7, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. -in storage area by back door.
Basic/36-03-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 7, 2023 · Time Extended
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -small white board in prep area.
Basic/14-09-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 7, 2023 · Time Extended
Nov 27, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 15 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -1 can water chestnuts.
High priority/01B-01-4/Warning
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -chlorine 0ppm after running 3 cycles and priming machine.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -pan of pooled raw eggs above mushrooms, water chestnuts in reach-in cooler. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -dishwasher handled soiled dishes, then put away clean dishes without removing gloves and washing hands. Advised.
High priority/12A-09-4/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -cart blocking access to only hand wash sink on cook line. Sponge and scrubby in sink.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -cook line hand wash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink. -cook line hand wash sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -white deflector panel in ice machine soiled.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. -in storage area by back door.
Basic/36-03-4/Warning
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -small white board in prep area.
Basic/14-09-4/Warning
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. -open cup of employee food on cutting board in prep area.
Basic/12B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -handles of scoops in salt and flour in product.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -cook line hand wash sink
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -new dry goods container need label naming product.
Basic/02D-01-5/Warning

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.