ORCHIDS THAI RESTAURANT
8647 REGENCY PARK BLVD · PORT RICHEY · Pasco County · FL 34668
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
14-31-5High 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**
Intermediate 2
31A-04-4Intermediate – – 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**
51-16-7Intermediate – – 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**
Basic 7
14-09-4Basic – – 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**
14-11-5Basic – – 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**
36-11-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk in cooler floor **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: **Time Extended**
14-69-4Basic – – 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**
23-03-4Basic – – 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**
22-16-4Basic – – 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**
14-17-4Basic – – 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**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 23, 2026 12:34 PM.
Violation category totals
5 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.