LAKE MARY, Seminole County

ORCHID THAI CUISINE LAKE MARY

1210 S INTERNATIONAL PKWY # 162, LAKE MARY, FL 32746

FoodSeating
Latest violations
9
2 High Priority
Mar 23, 2026
City
LAKE MARY
County
Seminole
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

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.

Mar 23, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

01B-02-5

Detail 24460122

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to time abuse.

03F-04-5

Detail 24460119

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. - sushi rice. Operator states from yesterday

24-05-4

Detail 24460118

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. - customer serving spoons and forks Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 24460120

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

10-20-4

Detail 24460121

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. - tongs on oven door handle Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 24460123

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - ladles at cookline

16-46-4

Detail 24460117

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

14-55-4

Detail 24460125

Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. - at sushi station

02D-01-5

Detail 24460124

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - sugar

Oct 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-02-6

Detail 24132884

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. - raw chicken over raw beef at reach in freezer Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 24132880

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - bean sprouts (62F - Cold Holding). Observed on ice. Operator added more ice Corrective Action Taken

01C-03-4

Detail 24132881

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

22-02-4

Detail 24132882

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - chicken cutting machine blades. Employee sent to dish machine. Corrective Action Taken

14-01-5

Detail 24132883

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - plastic cup no handle use to scoop bulk dry food

Apr 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 8

14-86-1

Detail 23698765

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. - brown paper towel roll used to wrap cucumber sticks Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: Time Extended

08A-05-6

Detail 23698768

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw chicken over cut produce. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: Time Extended

03A-02-5

Detail 23698766

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - tomato (47F - Cold Holding); - bean sprout (47F - Cold Holding) Observed in ice bath on counter. Operator added ice Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: Time Extended

41-27-4

Detail 23698764

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. - Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary >500ppm). Operator made new solution. Final reading 200ppm Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: Time Extended

16-37-1

Detail 23698761

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - quaternary ammonia test kit for sanitizer bucket solution Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: Time Extended

16-15-4

Detail 23698767

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on dish tray Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: Time Extended

14-01-5

Detail 23698762

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - plastic bowl no handle used to scoop bulk rice Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: Time Extended

06-09-1

Detail 23698763

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. - tilapia Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: Time Extended

Apr 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 11

14-86-1

Detail 23694664

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. - brown paper towel roll used to wrap cucumber sticks Warning

50-17-3

Detail 23694661

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

08A-05-6

Detail 23694663

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw chicken over cut produce. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23694659

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - tomato (47F - Cold Holding); - bean sprout (47F - Cold Holding) Observed in ice bath on counter. Operator added ice Corrective Action Taken Warning

41-27-4

Detail 23694667

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. - Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary >500ppm). Operator made new solution. Final reading 200ppm Corrected On-Site Warning

52-03-4

Detail 23694668

Intermediate - Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab. - Crab salad used for Mango Tango Roll, and Cutie Roll Warning

02B-01-5

Detail 23694660

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. - Salmon Roe - Chef Selection Sashimi - Sashimi Tower Appetizer Warning

16-37-1

Detail 23694665

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - quaternary ammonia test kit for sanitizer bucket solution Warning

16-15-4

Detail 23694666

Basic - Accumulation of debris on dish tray Warning

14-01-5

Detail 23694658

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - plastic bowl no handle used to scoop bulk rice Warning

06-09-1

Detail 23694662

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. - tilapia Warning

Nov 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 12

14-86-1

Detail 23346174

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. - fish at sushi bar wrapped in paper towel

01D-01-5

Detail 23346173

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Warning

08A-04-5

Detail 23346171

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. - raw shell eggs over bag of carrots

03A-02-5

Detail 23346182

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - sushi rice (77F - Cold Holding) - tilapia (56F - Cold Holding). Observed over-filled at cookline cooler SMALL REACH IN COOLER: - cooked shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); - tomato (46F - Cold Holding); - cut lettuce (46F - Cold Holding) - summer rolls (81 - Cold Holding). Observed on counter. Warning

29-34-4

Detail 23346181

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. - threaded faucet near prep sink

01C-01-4

Detail 23346177

Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. - pan of live mussels, unable to locate tag

01B-10-4

Detail 23346180

Basic - Dead shellfish and/or shellfish with broken shells. See stop sale. - mussels

13-03-4

Detail 23346178

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

10-20-4

Detail 23346172

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. - tongs on oven door handles Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 23346179

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - utensils in standing water at sushi bar. Manager brought to ware wash Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 23346176

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - hand wash sink at sushi bar - hand wash sink at kitchen

16-46-4

Detail 23346175

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

Apr 11, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 9

29-34-4

Detail 22794690

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. On the splitter at the mop sink

41-17-4

Detail 22794694

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

50-09-4

Detail 22794692

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

10-20-4

Detail 22794693

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

10-07-4

Detail 22794691

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.80°

31B-04-4

Detail 22794688

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sushi area

23-03-4

Detail 22794695

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Booth seats have food debris on them from the prior night

16-46-4

Detail 22794687

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

25-05-4

Detail 22794689

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of napkins stored on the floor

Sep 22, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

22-41-4

Detail 22309469

High Priority - 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. 0PPM unable to prime operator will call for service

10-05-5

Detail 22309466

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At the cooks line water temp 80°

08A-04-5

Detail 22309467

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In cooler 1 eggs over green peppers , operator corrected Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 22309470

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At the mop sink

53A-05-6

Detail 22309468

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager not present

36-36-4

Detail 22309465

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In the prep area

23-03-4

Detail 22309464

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of the fryers

Jul 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

08A-05-6

Detail 22143663

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over cut broccoli

29-34-4

Detail 22143667

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

14-11-5

Detail 22143666

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket to the small make cooler is ripped -lexan melted no longer cleanable

31B-04-4

Detail 22143669

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front hand sink at the sushi area

23-03-4

Detail 22143665

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. On the traulsen cooler remove the blue packing protection

16-46-4

Detail 22143668

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

06-01-5

Detail 22143664

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen items left to thaw at room temperature. Shrimp, beef and fish

Feb 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 7Total: 13

41-07-4

Detail 21754029

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Stored in the prep storage area . Operator removed Corrected On-Site

12A-13-4

Detail 21754024

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dish washer

11-27-4

Detail 21754026

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided form to operator via email

11-26-1

Detail 21754032

Intermediate - 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 new for to the operator

02C-02-5

Detail 21754022

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

41-17-4

Detail 21754030

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At the dish washer

36-34-5

Detail 21754025

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Tile at the vent on the cooks line

14-11-5

Detail 21754031

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket ripped on the make cooler

10-20-4

Detail 21754023

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

31B-04-4

Detail 21754027

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink at the dish area

16-46-4

Detail 21754021

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

25-06-4

Detail 21754028

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Silverware on the cooks line

42-01-4

Detail 21754020

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in the buckets

Aug 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 11

01B-01-4

Detail 21269251

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 cans of water chestnuts damaged

35A-02-6

Detail 21269253

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies at the dish washer

31A-09-4

Detail 21269250

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At the sushi station the sink had a container in the sink

41-17-4

Detail 21269255

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

16-03-4

Detail 21269248

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

14-11-5

Detail 21269249

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket ripped at the 2nd make cooler Gasket ripped on the true cooler in prep

10-20-4

Detail 21269254

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

16-46-4

Detail 21269256

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On the hotel pans

06-01-5

Detail 21269257

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Duck thawed at room temperature, operator relocated to the walk in cooler

36-02-5

Detail 21269252

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.

29-11-4

Detail 21269258

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At the line hand sink glove filled with water

Jan 27, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 9

08A-17-6

Detail 20817345

High Priority - 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. Chicken prepped in a hotel pan over beef

41-10-4

Detail 20817342

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Window cleaner stored next to clean equipment

29-34-4

Detail 20817346

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. The black hose is unprotected and needs a vacuum breaker added

31A-11-4

Detail 20817347

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Items thawing in the hand sink

40-06-5

Detail 20817343

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Sweatshirt, jacket stored with the food and single service items

14-11-4

Detail 20817340

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Lexan container has been damaged by heat and can no longer be properly sanitized

08B-36-4

Detail 20817344

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Rice wrappers stored under the soap dispenser at the hand sink

42-02-4

Detail 20817339

Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Ham mar in the same tub as kitchen utensil

23-03-4

Detail 20817341

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood need to be cleaned and serviced

Aug 4, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

41-17-4

Detail 20401175

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle operator labled

24-05-4

Detail 20401177

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Forks and spoons stored handle down at the door

08B-38-4

Detail 20401176

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of hoisin and jug of oil on the floor

12B-13-4

Detail 20401174

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In the true cooler in prep a open coffee energy drink in the cooler

36-27-5

Detail 20401178

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall, ceiling and vent over the ice machine dusty