Orchids Garden Boca

9045 La Fontana Blvd Ste 109, Boca Raton, FL 33434 · Permanent Food Service · License 6008108

Official report

out of 100

Grade C

Safety score 78 of 100

Latest visit: Aug 10, 2026

What drove the grade

Dented/rusted cans present.High priority · no follow-up needed · 11 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Aug 10 complaint inspection
2 high priority (1 no follow-up needed, 1 fixed on the spot), 3 intermediate, 7 basic
-22
Safety score78

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Aug102026

Complaint inspection

12 violations found

First visitAug 10, 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.
12 violations found:
- 2 High priority
- 3 Intermediate
- 7 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority2
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Dented/rusted cans present.
  See stop sale. 104 ounce can of cut baby corn
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
  Raw chicken over ready to eat sauces. Employee moved chicken to bottom shelf.
  Fixed on the spot
Intermediate3
- Code 11, Employee health: No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
- Code 27, Water source: Water with a temperature of least 85°F not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
  Hot water will not turn on at handwashing by cook line
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  No paper towels at handwashing sink by cook line
Basic7
- Code 06, Food properly thawed: Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.
  Thawed salmon in sealed packaging. Cook removed salmon.
  Fixed on the spot
  Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
  See stop sale.
- Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  Open and used bottle of water and can of soda on prep table by rice and soups. Manager discarded beverages
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  Bowls being used as scoops. Manager removed bowls
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture.
  Hot water faucet handle on handwashing sink by cook line is broken it will not open hot water.
- Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  Restrooms doors do not have self closer devices installed. Doors do not close by it self.
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling tile missing.by the entrance doors to kitchen
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.
Stop sale: An order that the food can’t be sold or served.