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ORCHIDS THAI RESTAURANT

8647 REGENCY PARK BLVD · PORT RICHEY · Pasco County · FL 34668

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 22, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Admin. complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3559524
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID10699990
DBPR license6102705

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#8High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. To go bag used for cooked rice **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: Sprouts in to go bag in walk in cooler **Time Extended**

Warning

Intermediate 2

#9Intermediate31A-04-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sink removed from kitchen area by dishwasher **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: Hand wash sink must be put back in original location by 10/28/24 **Time Extended**

Warning
#10Intermediate51-16-7

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans in OnBase are from 2014, do not match what is in establishment. Hand wash sink removed, dishwasher added, cooking equipment and 3 compartment sink moved to different wall. Soda and ice machine removed from kitchen. Ice machine is in small room behind dining room . **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: operator states that plans were mailed yesterday. **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Basic 7

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Reach in cooler cutting boards **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Lower shelves on prep tables rusted **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic36-11-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk in cooler floor **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: **Time Extended**

Warning
#4Basic14-69-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezers on cook line **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: **Time Extended**

Warning
#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All reach in cooler gaskets soiled **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: **Time Extended**

Warning
#6Basic22-16-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler on cook line next to cart with spices on it **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Basic14-17-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 23, 2026 12:34 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
5 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.