Orient Cafe

4525 S Semoran Blvd, Orlando, FL 32822 · Permanent Food Service · License 5809422

C
Grade C
Safety score 77 of 100
Latest visit: Sep 14, 2026 (8 weeks ago)

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.High priority, repeat · fixed on the spot · 17 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Sep 14 routine inspection
    1 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 visit

Routine inspection

18 violations found
  1. 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:

    • 1 High priority
    • 2 Intermediate
    • 15 Basic
    What 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

    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

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.

Most cited

Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained4
Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation4
Food protection and cross-contamination3
Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized2
Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory1
Handwashing and hygienic practices1
Non-food contact surfaces clean1
Handwash sinks and supplies1