Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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GOLDEN LOTUS CHINESE RESTAURANT

8365 S JOHN YOUNG PKWY · ORLANDO · Orange County · FL 32819

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 26, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3456816
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8755817
DBPR license5809344

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority4 Intermediate6 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

#7High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food./raw chicken stored over cooked duck in walk in cooler/ **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8High Priority41-27-4

High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed./chlorine over 200ppm, sanitizing bucket at front wait station.

Intermediate 4

#9Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times./pans inside kitchen hand sink/ **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – 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/one current food manager certificate available but not on duty.

#11Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink./kitchen hand sink/ **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#12Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – 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./missing four employees training certificates.

Basic 6

#1Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting.

#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. A bag of onions/near exit door. Soy sauce container on kitchen floor/ **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Front storage room/two chest freezer. Walk in freezer door with ice build up. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cook line hood filters soiled. Reach in chest freezer gasket soiled.

#5Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner./raw duck thawed in standing water/ **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#6Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler and cook line reach in cooker shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 18, 2026 12:34 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 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 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.