ORCHIDS THAI RESTAURANT

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Tofu (57F - Cold Holding); Spring Rolls (57F - Cold Holding); Cooked Vegetables (57F - Cold Holding); Butter (54F - Cold Holding); and Raw Shell Eggs (56F - Ambient Air Temperature) in walk-in cooler with an ambient air temperature of 56F. A temperature was not yet taken today in the walk-in cooler per operator. Issued stop sale on items. Delivered items had bags of ice placed on products till technician can arrive and service cooler. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Tofu (57F - Cold Holding); Spring Rolls (57F - Cold Holding); Cooked Vegetables (57F - Cold Holding); Butter (54F - Cold Holding); and Raw Shell Eggs (56F - Ambient Air Temperature) in walk-in cooler with an ambient air temperature of 56F. A temperature was not yet taken today in the walk-in cooler per operator. Issued stop sale on items. Delivered items had bags of ice placed on products till technician can arrive and service cooler. Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink and no soap provided at handwash sink across from walk-in cooler. Operator placed and behind bar in dining area. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. The dishwasher initially read 0 ppm chlorine. The operator replaced the old bucket with a new one. After replacement, the dishwasher bucket - chlorine level measured 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Hose attached to faucet at three-compartment/food preparation/handwash sink eliminating required air gap.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. A bowl in the hand sink. The operator removed the bowl. Corrected On-Site

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

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/ 3 employees in the kitchen and 2 servers and no food manager on site.

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans not accurate. Storage room and freezer the hallway between the bathroom and the kitchen not on plans. Hand wash sink in the sushi area is not on the plans. No updated plans in OnBase, operator states they have not submitted plans yet. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

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. Supotchanee W. expired 1/18/2026. FRLA

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating in the kitchen area.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on the prep table.

Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Seats increased from 50 to 71. Repeat Violation

Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Seats increased from 50 to 71. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Server came into kitchen to pick up food, washed hands less than 15 seconds, discussed with manager on duty and staff. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-10: Not observed this visit Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans not accurate, storage room and freezer in hallway between bathrooms and kitchen not on plans. Hand wash sink near sushi area is not on plan. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-10: plans not accurate, not revised Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Seats increased from 50 to 99. Provided seating change form Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-10: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Seats increased from 50 to 99. Provided seating change form Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-10: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-10: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sink removed from kitchen area by dishwasher Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: Hand wash sink must be put back in original location by 10/28/24 Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans in OnBase are from 2014, do not match what is in establishment. Hand wash sink removed, dishwasher added, cooking equipment and 3 compartment sink moved to different wall. Soda and ice machine removed from kitchen. Ice machine is in small room behind dining room . Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: operator states that plans were mailed yesterday. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Marie in Tallahassee, Plan review states plans were received on the 25th. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Reach in cooler cutting boards Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Lower shelves on prep tables rusted Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk in cooler floor Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezers on cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All reach in cooler gaskets soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler on cook line next to cart with spices on it Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans in OnBase are from 2014, do not match what is in establishment. Hand wash sink removed, dishwasher added, cooking equipment and 3 compartment sink moved to different wall. Soda and ice machine removed from kitchen. Ice machine is in small room behind dining room . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-29: hand wash sink is in kitchen still in box, viewed invoice / work order for installation. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: Spoke with Marie in Tallahassee, she stated that there is nothing showing that she has sent application. Operator states that she was told she needs more detail on the plan. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Lower shelves of Prep tables rusted Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-29: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. On cook line, vertical and reach in cooler Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-29: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: Time Extended

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm, operator primed machine, corrected to 50 ppm Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Server came from dining room, washed hands less than 5 seconds

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee picked something up from floor, threw it away, then picked up plates of food and served to customers. Discussed when to wash hands with staff and manager on duty

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. spring rolls (52F - Cold Holding)

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler cook line, made last night - spring rolls (52F - Cold Holding)se stop sale Repeat Violation

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Vertical freezer handle soiled

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Long ponytail under hat Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Lower shelves of prep tables rusted.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Vertical glass door cooler on cook line Repeat Violation

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White square cutting boards stained Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-09: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Single door coolers on cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-09: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Table Fan on cook line Cooler door handles Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-06: table fan removed Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Walk in cooler floor Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-06: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-06: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven soiled Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-31: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-02: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Reach in cooler gaskets -Exterior of cooking equipment -Exterior of reach in cooler -walk in cooler gasket - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-31: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-02: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Walk in cooler floor Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-31: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-02: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-31: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-02: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-29: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under and behind equipment on cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-29: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Ovens soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-29: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Walk in cooler floor Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-29: Time Extended

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine sanitizer for dish machine at 0ppm, sanitizer bucket was empty, employee put a full bucket on and sanitizer now at 100ppm Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touching cell phone then touched clean plate without washing hands

High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee put hair net on then engaged in preparing food without washing hands

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee put egg roll on plate with bare hands, employee voluntarily discarded egg roll Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Employee received parasite destruction letter from company that supplies their salmon Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken over green beans in walk in cooler, employee moved raw chicken to bottom shelf Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener

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/ 3 employee in kitchen preparing food, 1 sushi chef, 2 servers

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink in kitchen, employee restocked paper towels Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sauces in walk-in cooler no date mark Cut cabbage in walk in cooler no date mark

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Employee chewing gum while making crab Rangoon Employee chewing gum on cook line while cooking food Both employees discarded gum Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Pack of gum above prep table on cook line Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook put beard guard on Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees put hair nets on Corrected On-Site

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open cup with straw in reach in cooler on cook line, employee removed drink Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice noodles 46°F held on counter for less than 4 hours operator to place a bag of ice on top of them for a quick cool. Chicken 51°F cold hold. Operator stated it was taken out during lunch a couple of times. All other items in the cooler are at proper temperature.. operator to place bag of inc on top for quick cool

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on shelf above cook line Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under and behind fixed equipment, dry storage