Orient Cafe
4525 S Semoran Blvd, Orlando, FL 32822 · Permanent Food Service · License 5809422
What drove the grade
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.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 14 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 15 basic (10 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most-23
- Safety score77
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 14, 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.
18 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: 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.
Trays of raw chicken over trays of raw beef in walk in freezer by walk in cooler Operator switched
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Intermediate2
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Server station drink nozzles
Repeat violation
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Hand wash sink by back door Operator stocked
Fixed on the spot
Basic15
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
5 gallon buckets of salt in storage room not labeled
Repeat violation
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
Bin of corn on cob in walk in freezer close to major ice build up
Food stored on floor.
Five gallon buckets of salt in storage room. Operator removed from floor
Fixed on the spot
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Can of coke in glass door cooler in storage area by walk in freezer Operator removed
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
Lid to brown rice warmer in server area Gasket reach in cooler storage area by freezer
Repeat violation
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Repeat violation
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
In cook line reach in cooler bin of chicken
Repeat violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Walk in freezer
Repeat violation
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Oven and hot box cookline
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Vents in ice machine server area dusty Vents in hood Shelves in storage room
Repeat violation
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Around back door and side door
Repeat violation
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
In storage room where oil is stored
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Throughout kitchen and walls cook line
Repeat violation
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
Repeat violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Cook line under equipment
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
- 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.