ORANGE BLOSSOM RESTAURANT AND BAR
2000 COLLINS AVE STE 7
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.6/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/24/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
8
Total
12
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Repeat Violation
- 06-09-1:Basic - 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. Observed two tuna filets with an internal temperature of 35°F still in the bag. The chef cut the corners.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gasket torn.
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gasket soiled. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 25-27-4:Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the bar. The manager put them behind the counter. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
- 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed the bartender leave the bar and returned and prepared drinks without washing his hands.
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the mop sink.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the dicing tool on the wall soiled.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal mixing cups in the hand washing sink sink at the bar. The bartender removed them. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/24/2025 revealed 12 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 9/5/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
5
Basic
7
Total
14
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing.
- 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed the ice bucket not inverted by the ice machine. The chef inverted it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. The chef removed it. Corrected On-Site
- 25-27-4:Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at he bar. The manager put the straws behind the bar. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles with liquids not labeled at the cook line.
- 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed the dishwasher washer touch dirty and dishes and removed clean dishes with the same gloves on.
- 12A-17-4:High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed a cook washing his hands for approximately 7 seconds.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a bartender filling a water bottle in the hand washing sink at the bar.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar. The manager brought soap. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 02A-01-4:Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Form provided via email. The operator printed it and posted it behind the bar. Corrected On-Site
- 29-28-4:Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/5/2024 revealed 14 total violations (2 high priority, 5 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 3/13/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
9
Total
16
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 06-09-1:Basic - 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. Observed 4 packs of tuna in the vacuum at an internal temperature of 35°F. defrosting in the walk-in cooler. The chef removed the fish from the vacuum.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. The manager printed the license during the inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed a cup of coffee on a preparation table. The chef removed it. Corrected On-Site
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a large hole in the wall at the bar.
- 10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket stored inverted between uses. Observed the bucket upright. The chef inverted it. Corrected On-Site
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at the bar. The bartender moved the scoop. Corrected On-Site
- 25-27-4:Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. The bartender moved the straws behind the counter. Corrected On-Site
- 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at the bar.
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a can of black beans dented in the dry storage area.
- 22-49-4:High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the bar dish machine chlorine sanitizer at 0.00 ppms. The manager changed the empty container of sanitizer and it is now at 100 poms. Corrected On-Site
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the mop sink. Repeat Violation
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed yellow tail ceviche on the menu not identified as raw. Repeat Violation
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar. Repeat Violation
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed next to the office. The manager labeled the bottle. Corrected On-Site
- 29-28-4:Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed next to the mop sink. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/13/2024 revealed 16 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 8/31/2023
High Priority
7
Intermediate
9
Basic
12
Total
28
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed in the ware washing area. Repeat Violation
- 12B-09-5:Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Observed the bartender preparing coffee while chewing gum.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gasket torn in the ware washing area. Observed the walk-in cooler gasket torn.
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed several small holes by the mop sink. Observed a large hole at the bar.
- 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed above the ice machine.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar the manager put a sign.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler gasket soiled..
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
- 25-27-4:Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the bar.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic containers and squeeze bottles at the cook line.
- 12A-18-4:High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed at the bar. The manager spoke to him and he discarded the gum. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed at the cook line.
- 09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed an employee putting smoke salmon in a Togo container with his bare hand.
- 12A-20-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed at the bar.
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef over mushrooms in the walk-in cooler. The manager moved the mushrooms. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (52F - Cold Holding); creamer (51F - Cold Holding)at the bar. As per the manager it was put there approximately 8:00 am. The manager had more ice added to the pan to cool the items down.
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the mop sink.
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Form provided. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed smoked salmon on the breakfast menu not identified as raw. Observed yrllow tail tacos on the menu as per the manager it is raw but not identified. Repeat Violation
- 01C-05-4:Intermediate - Mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar.
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Form provided and signed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar. Repeat Violation
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
- 29-28-4:Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed by the mop sink.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/31/2023 revealed 28 total violations (7 high priority, 9 intermediate, 12 basic).
Inspection on 8/31/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing located at kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-31: Basic - Ceiling tile missing located at kitchen area. Warning **Time Extended**
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory located on lunch menu, regarding "Tuna Tartare", "Yellowtail tacos" and "crispy tuna rice" all food items are served containing raw/uncooked fish. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-31: Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory located on lunch menu, regarding "Tuna Tartare", "Yellowtail tacos" and "crispy tuna rice" all food items are served containing raw/uncooked fish. Repeat Violation Warning **Time Extended**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink located at beverage station. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-31: Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink located at beverage station. Repeat Violation Warning **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/31/2023 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).
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