Blackshear, Pierce County

La Orquidea

226 N HWY AVE BLACKSHEAR, GA 31516

Food

Latest score

Sep 18, 2025

City

Blackshear

County

Pierce

Inspections

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Sep 18, 2025

Routine

Score: 843 violations

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4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed containers of marinated raw meats being stored on same shelf as a container of chopped lettuce in RIC. Raw meats shall be stored below ready to eat foods to prevent contamination. COS. Items were rearranged for proper storage.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed several heavily stained plastic containers stored with clean dishes. All food contact surfaces including storage containers shall be cleaned and sanitized after each use or discarded if they are unable to be cleaned. COS. Containers were discarded.

11C - approved thawing methods used

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed food being thawed in prep sink without water flowing over it. All frozen foods shall be thawed using an approved thawing method.

Feb 6, 2025

Routine

Score: 922 violations

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6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed several items in RIC that were out-of-date or unmarked. All food items must be used or disposed of by their respective expiration/best by dates. Any food items moved to a new container must be stored in a food grade container and date marked for use within 7 days. COS. Items were discarded.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed sleeves of food storage containers stored on ground. Also observed several boxes of food items stored on ground in dry storage area. All food and food contact items must be stored 6in or more from the ground to avoid contamination. REPEAT. COS items were identified and moved to appropriate shelving.

Jul 9, 2024

Routine

Score: 844 violations

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed empty bucket in handwashing sink. Handwashing sink shall be clear at all times for handwashing use only. REPEAT.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food debris on food prep surfaces and debris build up in microwave. Food contact surfaces shall be cleaned and sanitized after use.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(8)(b) - expired foods (p)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple containers of eggs that were out-of-date. Also observed bottles of crema that were past their expiration date. Food items must be used or disposed of by their respective expiration/best by dates. COS. Items disposed of.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple packaged food items stored directly on the floor. All food and food contact sources must be stored a minimum of 6 inches off the floor.

Oct 13, 2023

Routine

Score: 816 violations

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2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee eating at food prep table. Employee shall eat at an area to prevent possible contamination of food or food prep surfaces or equipment.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1-.03(5)(d) - where to wash (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed bags of meat being thawed in hand washing sink. Hand washing sink shall be clear at all times for hand washing. REPEAT.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed no date marking in kitchen. REPEAT

11C - approved thawing methods used

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed bags of meat in two separate sinks thawing but did not have water flowing over it.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(z) - miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed owners shrimp which is from an unapproved source stored on top of meat in chest freezer with store food.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed wet wiping cloths on prep tale not in sanitizer solution between use. REPEAT.

May 31, 2023

Routine

Score: 864 violations

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed handwash sink blocked and not supplied with soap. REPEAT.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no date marking in kitchen. All foods shall be sate marked for 7 days from day prepared/cooked.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed wet wiping cloths stored on table between uses not in sanitizer. COS PIC placed cloths in sanitizer.

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Facility does not have test strips to test sanitizer levels.