Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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LOTUS GARDEN

7536 DR PHILLIPS BLVD SUITE 330 · ORLANDO · Orange County · FL 32819

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 16, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3483234
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8826661
DBPR license5815101

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate14 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical20 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#15High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken over unwashed cabbage, in walk-in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#16High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. All in walk-in cooler: Raw chicken over sauces Raw beef over sauces Raw pork over cut green peppers **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#17High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw shelled eggs (71F – Cold Holding) less than 4 hours. cooked fried chicken (53F – Cold Holding) less than 4 hours. Operator placed in walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 3

#18Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles soiled Ice machine soiled

#19Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

#20Intermediate31B-05-4

Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels sink at kitchen entry **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 14

#1Basic16-23-4

Basic – Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food for flour and sugar bins

#3Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Broccoli not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor in walk-in cooler

#4Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone, keys and phone chargers at microwave station **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on reach in freezer

#6Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under and behind cooking equipment on cookline **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor in walk-in freezer and oil on floor by dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer by dry storage area **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 68F at expo station. Operator discarded water **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#10Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board at prep station

#11Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris at expo station **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#12Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in freezer soiled Hood filters soiled

#13Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered flour in dry storage area **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#14Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 12:38 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
5 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.