GOLDEN LOTUS CHINESE RESTAURANT
8365 S JOHN YOUNG PKWY · ORLANDO · Orange County · FL 32819
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler Raw chicken stored next to prepared carrots. Raw pork ribs stored next to cooked duck. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Next to sanitizer bucket at bar area. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 7
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board in kitchen heavily soiled.
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen hand wash sink locked with cart, containers on basin. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6Intermediate – 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/ **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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 operator DBPR Employee Health Agreement form.
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No items in walk-in cooler date marked
Basic 8
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen over cookline
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Glasses at beverage station. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Bag of onions stored on floor by rear exit door. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. On walk-in freezer door In reach in freezer chest in front storage room **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses on oven door on cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-02-4Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Over expo station in kitchen.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at kitchen hand wash sink.
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed vegetables over prepared vegetables in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 9, 2026 12:39 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.