Empire Szechuan
341 N Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801 · Permanent Food Service · License 5810425
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 1 routine inspection2 high priority (fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 2 intermediate (fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 9 basic (5 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most-25
- Safety score75
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitJul 1, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
13 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Raw Shell eggs over onions in prep cooler. operator removed
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
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 and out of original package over ready to eat pea and carrots In reach in freezer. Operator removed
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate2
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
On line. Operator replaced
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
No soap provided at handwash sink.
At both hand sink. Operator replaced
Fixed on the spot
Basic9
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.
Boxed oil on floor. Operator removed
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
In between hand sink and prep table. Operator removed
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee drinks over prep table. Operator removed
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
In pork. Operator removed
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
-Fan cover on wall connected to reach in freezers -unused can opener
Code 25, Single-service items: Reuse of single-service or single-use articles.
Cut jug used for scooping. Operator discarded
Fixed on the spot
Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Both bathrooms
Repeat violation
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises.
Mixer in back storage , can opener, and salamander on cook line
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Screen in door torn/in poor repair
Back exit screen dor has holes
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.