Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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8594 PALM PARKWAY · ORLANDO · Orange County · FL 32836

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 14, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3673401
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13547145
DBPR license5812638

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedOctober 14, 2025 2:47 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedOctober 15, 2025 10:23 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority6 Intermediate17 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical29 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 6

#18High Priority14-86-1

High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container for beef

#19High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature Raw chicken raw beef next to each other touching walk in cooler

#20High Priority08A-17-6

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. Raw chicken over raw salmon on speed rack in walk in freezer not in original container

#21High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 37 rodent droppings in kitchen in corner in sushi area **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#22High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours moved to walk in cooler rice noodles (50F – Cold Holding); cut lettuce (51F – Cold Holding); bochoy (51F – Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#23High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemicals stored next to cutting boards

Intermediate 6

#24Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food processor Inside cooler under slicer

#25Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hose and scrub pad stored inside

#26Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink across from soup base

#27Intermediate02C-02-5

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

#28Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

#29Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple liquid

Basic 17

#1Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner in plastic containers

#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

#3Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead large insects on premises 40 in light shields in kitchen 5 in light shields in dishwasher area **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#4Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items next to sliverware **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food watch

#6Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside back door.

#7Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water throughout kitchen

#8Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Soy sauce in prep area Food walk in cooler

#9Basic10-20-4

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

#10Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. MSG

#11Basic36-62-4

Basic – Light not functioning throughout kitchen

#12Basic33-11-4

Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster.

#13Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Kpot curtains soiled Prep table across from soup pots Exterior rice cooker

#14Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid.

#15Basic21-44-1

Basic – Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles on floor

#16Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust throughout kitchen

#17Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. MSG

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:19 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
3 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 34 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
3 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
2 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.