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LAS ORQUÍDEAS RESTAURANT

900 E ATLANTIC BLVD · POMPANO BEACH · Broward County · FL 33060

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 21, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3630625
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10928175
DBPR license1623702

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#8High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In kitchen in reach in glass door freezer, raw chicken stored above raw pork ribs. Not all commercially packaged. Not prepared or portioned today. Employee moved ribs to different cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top cooler, raw chicken (54F – Cold Holding); raw beef (45F – Cold Holding). Employee stated removed from walk in cooler to flip top cooler less than two hours ago. Not prepared or portioned today. Employee **Warning**

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Intermediate 3

#10Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In kitchen, handwashing sink used to store sanitizer bucket and sponge. Employee removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#11Intermediate53B-10-4

Intermediate – Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Training records missing date of birth for employees. **Warning**

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#12Intermediate53B-03-5

Intermediate – Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Certificate missing approved provider safestaff. **Warning**

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Basic 7

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen soiled with mold like substance **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In kitchen, bowl used to dispense rice. Employee removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In kitchen, floor tiles missing and in disrepair throughout. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. In outside storage area, fryer oil stored on floor. **Warning**

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#5Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. On kitchen, hole in ceiling above ice machine. **Warning**

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#6Basic10-12-5

Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on soiled surface on top of ice machine. Employee moved ice scoop to dish area to be washed. **Warning**

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#7Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In employee restroom, no handwashing sign provided **Warning**

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Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 7, 2026 1:20 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
2 observation(s)

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