Williamsburg, Orange County

PEARLS CHINESE RESTAURANT

5438 CENTRAL FLORIDA PKWY, Williamsburg, FL 32821

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
1 Intermediate
Jan 7, 2026
City
Williamsburg
County
Orange
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jan 7, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

02C-02-5

Detail 24290573

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Nothing in walk-in cooler dated Repeat Violation

36-32-5

Detail 24290575

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Paint peeling in dry storage area

24-14-4

Detail 24290572

Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. At back prep table Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 24290570

Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple items in walk-in cooler Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 24290574

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In rice Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 24290571

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In kitchen near handink, dusty

Jul 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 7

50-17-3

Detail 23859324

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 23859318

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked egg rolls in low boy cooler on cookline Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 23859319

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Nothing in walk-in cooler dated Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 23859323

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in noodles at top of make table in kitchen Corrected On-Site

24-14-4

Detail 23859321

Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. At back prep table Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 23859322

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cookline

08B-38-4

Detail 23859320

Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple items in walk-in cooler

Mar 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

08A-04-5

Detail 23668818

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Pooled eggs over vegetables in walk-in cooler Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02C-01-5

Detail 23668820

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Nothing in walk-in cooler dated Repeat Violation

24-14-4

Detail 23668821

Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. At back prep table Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 23668819

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Coffee cup above prep table in kitchen Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 23668817

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone, pack cigarettes on prep table in kitchen Corrected On-Site

Sep 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

09-01-4

Detail 23156734

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed cook handle cooked chicken. Coached employee on proper glove usage Corrective Action Taken

08A-05-6

Detail 23156735

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over containers of chicken base in walk-in Repeat Violation

02C-01-5

Detail 23156737

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Nothing in walk-in cooler dated Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 23156733

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Coffee cup on prep table in back

25-32-4

Detail 23156736

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Reuse of cardboard box with raw chicken used for cooked chicken Repeat Violation

Apr 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

41-27-4

Detail 22773183

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Tested chlorine sanitizer at 200+, manager remade at 50ppm.

02C-08-5

Detail 22773185

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Ready to eat shrimp in walk in cooler not date marked.

50-09-4

Detail 22773189

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is current active. Verified ownership. License posted expired April 1, 2024.

08B-38-4

Detail 22773187

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of raw beef stored on walk in cooler floor. Manager moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22773186

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on cookline reach-in cooler has black mildew substance build up.

25-32-4

Detail 22773184

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Reuse of cardboard box with raw chicken used for cooked chicken

33-31-5

Detail 22773188

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. 2 door white cooler in kitchen not in operation, 2 door reach in lowboy cooler used for storage, and oven used for storage.

Jul 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

02C-08-5

Detail 22107807

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Pork in walk-in cooler

14-01-5

Detail 22107803

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Deli container in rice bin Corrected On-Site

36-24-5

Detail 22107805

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. At back door, bottom right

14-69-4

Detail 22107806

Basic - Ice buildup in chest freezer

10-07-4

Detail 22107804

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At rice cooker 81°F, operator discarded water Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 22107809

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken in standing water in triple sink. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 22107808

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In kitchen over fire extinguisher near back door

Dec 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

12A-19-4

Detail 21636243

High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Operator coached employee to wash with warm water for hand washing Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 21636239

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Broken equipment reach in cooler Advised operator to keep equipment clean Corrective Action Taken

35A-03-4

Detail 21636241

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches in broken ice machine in kitchen 2 dead roaches in dry storage area of front of house area Advised operator to clean when possible Operator will clean Corrective Action Taken

12B-07-4

Detail 21636245

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Starbucks coffee drink on prep table next to prepping chicken

14-11-5

Detail 21636240

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Broken ice.machine broken storage container within kitchen Advised operator to keep clean Corrective Action Taken

10-20-4

Detail 21636242

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Handle on cook line and on server area Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

25-32-4

Detail 21636244

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Eggshell holders used as food liners in reach in cooling Operator threw away Corrected On-Site

Sep 23, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 8

03A-03-5

Detail 21380042

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Eggs at 71F - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-23: Time Extended

02C-03-5

Detail 21380039

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-23: Time Extended

02C-02-5

Detail 21380045

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-23: Time Extended

23-24-4

Detail 21380041

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Kitchen broken reach in - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-23: Time Extended

32-12-5

Detail 21380043

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-23: Time Extended

40-06-5

Detail 21380040

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phones above - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-23: Time Extended

08B-38-4

Detail 21380044

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Soy sauce on floor Freezer walk in - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-23: Time Extended

10-20-4

Detail 21380038

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-23: Time Extended

Sep 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 10

35A-05-4

Detail 21377835

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 4 live roaches on back wired shelving rack next to walk in cooler and rice being prepared Warning

35A-04-4

Detail 21377841

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 7 rodent dropping by dish/ ware washing area on floor and broken oven unit. Warning

03A-03-5

Detail 21377837

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Eggs at 71F

02C-03-5

Detail 21377842

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.

02C-02-5

Detail 21377839

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.

23-24-4

Detail 21377838

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Kitchen broken reach in

32-12-5

Detail 21377840

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

40-06-5

Detail 21377834

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phones above

08B-38-4

Detail 21377836

Basic - Food stored on floor. Soy sauce on floor Freezer walk in

10-20-4

Detail 21377843

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

Apr 20, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 9Total: 11

12A-25-4

Detail 21027811

High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.phone to cooking equipment without hand washing. manager educated staff. Corrective Action Taken

50-17-2

Detail 21027807

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

23-24-4

Detail 21027805

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles./ microwave and other equipment throughout kitchen.

36-32-5

Detail 21027808

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair./ in storage area

36-34-5

Detail 21027813

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance./ throughout kitchen

24-26-4

Detail 21027815

Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor./ single service items in closed dining room on the floor.

40-06-5

Detail 21027810

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items./ wallet and keys on prep table. Manager moved. Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 21027814

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.upper part of door. Repeat Violation

36-68-5

Detail 21027809

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.

10-01-5

Detail 21027806

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container./ rice with cup.. Manager removed bowls. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

16-46-4

Detail 21027812

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

Nov 19, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 13Total: 13

14-01-5

Detail 20673914

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in cooked rice storage container. In walk-in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-16: Time Extended

40-06-5

Detail 20673908

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee phone stored next to food in cook line preparation area area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-16: Time Extended

14-11-4

Detail 20673911

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer lid is rusted / corroded / not cleanable. Observed in cook line preparation area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-16: Time Extended

14-10-4

Detail 20673919

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed food storage plastic containers with the lid cut to allow pouring. Not durable. Observed in cook line preparation area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-16: Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 20673913

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at kitchen exit door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-16: Time Extended

10-01-5

Detail 20673917

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed inside the sugar container. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-16: Time Extended

21-04-4

Detail 20673912

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed in cook line preparation area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-16: Time Extended

38-01-4

Detail 20673910

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed in back kitchen preparation area by walk-in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-16: Time Extended

16-46-4

Detail 20673915

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed in storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-16: Time Extended

22-16-4

Detail 20673907

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler gaskets have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in cook line preparation area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-16: Time Extended

14-20-4

Detail 20673918

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as cover. Observed in cook line on oven and wall Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-16: Time Extended

33-31-5

Detail 20673916

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed an old ice machine stored in kitchen preparation area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-16: Time Extended

21-12-4

Detail 20673909

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in cook line preparation area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-16: Time Extended

Sep 13, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 14Total: 20

12A-16-4

Detail 20502914

High Priority - Employee began working with food without first washing hands. Observed cook come in from the outside area and started to work with food without washing hands. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 20502908

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over ready-to eat sauces in cook line preparation area. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 20502903

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 20502915

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

03F-10-5

Detail 20502907

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Cook chicken at cook line using time as a public health control. 4 hour time mark on container. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 20502900

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice and cooked pasta held over 24 hours in walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

14-01-5

Detail 20502902

Basic - Bowl with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in cooked rice storage container. In walk-in cooler. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 20502909

Basic - Employee phone stored next to food in cook line preparation area area. Warning

14-11-4

Detail 20502917

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer lid is rusted / corroded / not cleanable. Observed in cook line preparation area. Warning

14-10-4

Detail 20502913

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed food storage plastic containers with the lid cut to allow pouring. Not durable. Observed in cook line preparation area. Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 20502912

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at kitchen exit door. Warning

10-01-5

Detail 20502899

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed inside the sugar container. Warning

21-04-4

Detail 20502906

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed in cook line preparation area. Warning

38-01-4

Detail 20502911

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed in back kitchen preparation area by walk-in cooler. Warning

16-46-4

Detail 20502898

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed in storage area. Warning

22-16-4

Detail 20502916

Basic - Reach-in cooler gaskets have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in cook line preparation area. Warning

14-20-4

Detail 20502910

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as cover. Observed in cook line on oven and wall Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 20502904

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed uncovered containers of cooked shrimp, cleaned cut vegetable, and raw chicken. Observed in walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning

33-31-5

Detail 20502901

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed an old ice machine stored in kitchen preparation area. Warning

21-12-4

Detail 20502905

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in cook line preparation area. Warning