Lam's Garden

2505 E Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32803 · Permanent Food Service · License 5802182

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Grade F
Safety score 53 of 100
Latest visit: Oct 23, 2026 (2 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.High priority · fixed on the spot · 34 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Oct 20 routine inspection
    7 high priority (2 fixed by the Oct 23 follow-up, 5 fixed on the spot), 5 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 23 basic (5 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most
    -47
  • Safety score53

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Routine inspection

35 violations found · Inspector came back once
  1. Follow-up visitOct 23, 2026 Fixed at follow-up

    The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.

    19 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:

    • 3 High priority
    • 1 Intermediate
    • 15 Basic
    What was still cited

    High priority3

    • Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.

      More time given

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.

      More time given

      Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.

      More time given

    Intermediate1

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.

      More time given

    Basic15

    • Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.

      More time given

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.

      More time given

    • Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

      More time given

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

      More time given

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

      More time given

      Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.

      More time given

      Ice buildup in walk-in freezer by dim sum station.

      More time given

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

      More time given

    • Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.

      More time given

    • Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

      More time given

    • Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.

      More time given

    • Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch.

      More time given

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.

      More time given

      Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.

      More time given

    • Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.

      More time given

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
  2. First visitOct 20, 2026

    Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.

    35 violations found:

    • 7 High priority
    • 5 Intermediate
    • 23 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority7

    • Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.

      Crushed garlic stored on cook line at 78°F for 1 hour. Operator placed in freezer to rapid chill. New temp 41°F Raw shell eggs stored on cook line at 78°F for 1.5 hours. Operator moved to reach in cooler. New temp 43°F. Operator added items on time as public health control form

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.

      Raw pork stored above cooked rice in reach in cooler by wok station. Operator removed

      Fixed on the spot

      Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.

      Raw tilapia fish stored above raw beef in reach in cooler on make table in kitchen. Operator removed

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.

      Grocery bag used to store shrimp crackers chips. Operator moved to containers and discarded bag

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: 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. Reading 0 ppm. Primed machine several times, still 0 ppm.

    • Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

    • Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.

      Bug spray bottles and glass cleaner stored next to soda drinks on front counter area. Operator removed

      Fixed on the spot

    Intermediate5

    • Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.

      Can opener Cutting boards

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.

      Observed food tray stored on hand sink in dim sum station. Also a pan hanging on hand sink on cook line. And ice stored in hand sink by kitchen entrance hand sink

    • Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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/ Manager Adam showed up during inspection.

      Fixed on the spot

      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 & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing for some employees

    Basic23

    • Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.

      Salt and sugar containers in dry storage room outside not labeled

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.

      In walk in freezer, containers of raw beef uncovered

      Food stored on floor.

      Containers of soy sauce store directly on the floor in kitchen. Operator removed

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

      Across kitchen, operator removed all

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

      Employee Open drink containers stored on shelves across kitchen.

    • Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

      Employees prepping food

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.

      Bowl used inside flour and salt container, also in chicken container

      Repeat violation

      Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

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

      Walk in coolers and freezers

      Repeat violation

      Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.

      Rice container in walk in cooler

      Ice buildup in walk-in freezer by dim sum station.

      Recommended operator to do a defrost as it is also leaking

      Repeat violation

    • Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Cloth used as a food-contact surface.

      Used to cover multiple prepped vegetable containers in walk in cooler. Operator removed

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

      Microwave

    • Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.

      Dish machine racks Gaskets soiled in reach in coolers Trays in dim sum area

      Repeat violation

    • Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

      Clean plates on front counter area not protected. Operator covered

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.

      Per establishment plan, mop sink is located outside back door. Per operator, was never used as mop sink and the plumbing is disconnected.

      Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.

      In make table right by walk in cooler on cook line

      Repeat violation

    • Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead roaches on premises.

      2 dead roaches found on floor under steam table in kitchen, operator cleaned up

      Fixed on the spot

      Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch.

      Back door by wok station

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.

      In walk in freezer by cook line

      Floor area(s) covered with standing water.

      In walk in cooler by cook line

      Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.

      On cook line

    • Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.

      Employee eyeglasses sitting on top of clean plate on cook line. Operator placed plate to sanitize and removed glasses

      Fixed on the spot

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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

Time/temperature control for safety food
Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Ready-to-eat food
Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
Food-contact surface
Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Nonfood-contact surface
Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
Vacuum breaker, backflow
Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.

Most cited

Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained10
Food protection and cross-contamination7
Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized5
Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation5
Plumbing and backflow prevention4
Insects, rodents, pests and animals3
Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory2
Food out of temperature2