LAM'S GARDEN
LAM'S GARDEN has 11 health inspections on file for its ORLANDO location, with an overall rating of 2.1/5. Food safety practices have remained consistent.
Last inspection: 1 months ago · 11 reports on file
2505 East Colonial Drive
Orlando, Florida, 32803
Colonialtown
Orange County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 11 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
3/16/2026· 1mo ago
Visit ID: 13546140
Met Inspection Standards2 high, 2 int, 11 basic
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic containers with no handle used to scoop flour and dim sum station. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment at cook line
- 08B-32-4:Basic - Food being prepared outside. Operator curing fish at room temperature 78F outside dry storage area. Per operator less than 1 hour. Operator placed fish inside cooler for temperature recovery Corrected On-Site
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. At dim sum prep station. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets in reach in cooler at dim sum station
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler next to dish area
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe at hand wash sink at dim sum station.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw Steak skewers over fried rice. Operator removed rice Corrected On-Site
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fried rice at 128F per operator 1 hour. Operator reheated to 178F Corrected On-Site
- 03G-41-2:Intermediate - Establishment curing food without an approved Process Waiver from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Curing fish at room temperature outside at dry storage area. Per operator he will not continue to cure fish at room temperature **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at dim sum station. Operator added soup Corrected On-Site
10/20/2025· 5mo ago
Visit ID: 13545724
Met Inspection Standards2 high, 2 int, 5 basic
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-20: **Time Extended**
- 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Togo plastic bowl used to scoop sugar. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-20: **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath cooking equipment on both cooks line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-20: **Time Extended**
- 21-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-20: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-20: **Time Extended**
- 14-31-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Togo plastic bags with welcome lettering used to store pork in reach in cooler. Operator removed pork and wrapped. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-20: **Time Extended**
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef over veggie. Operator removed veggies. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-20: **Time Extended**
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Jun Gang Mai - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-20: **Time Extended**
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-20: **Time Extended**
10/10/2025· 6mo ago
Visit ID: 10873752
Follow-up Inspection Required2 high, 3 int, 5 basic
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Togo plastic bowl used to scoop sugar. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath cooking equipment on both cooks line.
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Togo plastic bags with welcome lettering used to store pork in reach in cooler. Operator removed pork and wrapped. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef over veggie. Operator removed veggies. Corrected On-Site
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Jun Gang Mai
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash by ice machine and dish machine. Warning
1/10/2025· 1y 3mo ago
Visit ID: 10752413
Met Inspection Standards3 basic
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer by back exit lid broken - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy build up of ice in walk in freezer - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls and ceiling main walk in cooler soiled - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: **Time Extended**
1/2/2025· 1y 3mo ago
Visit ID: 8858576
Follow-up Inspection Required1 high, 1 int, 5 basic
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer by back exit lid broken
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Case oil stored on floor cook line Operator removed Corrected On-Site
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy build up of ice in walk in freezer
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood and filters soiled Handles to walk in cooler and freezer soiled
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls and ceiling main walk in cooler soiled
- 22-47-4:High Priority - Dishmachine quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine tested 0 ppm chlorine Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels hand sink dim sum station Operator provided paper towels Corrected On-Site
8/20/2024· 1y 7mo ago
Visit ID: 8858313
Met Inspection Standards1 int, 3 basic
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under dumpling station equipment soiled - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: **Time Extended**
- 33-31-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused cooler in back storage area. Per operator to be discarded - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelving rusted Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: **Time Extended**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items throughout establishment no date marking Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: **Time Extended**
8/13/2024· 1y 8mo ago
Visit ID: 8736304
Follow-up Inspection Required1 high, 4 int, 7 basic
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Can of Red Bull and bottle of coke on make table Employee removed drinks Corrected On-Site
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under dumpling station equipment soiled
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer dumpling station heavy ice accumulation
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Large oven at cook line interior soiled
- 33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused cooler in back storage area. Per operator to be discarded
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelving rusted Repeat Violation
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Ceiling and walls in walk in cooler soiled
- 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server bring dirty dishes to dish area and returned to front no hand wash. Advised manager and she addressed employee **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink on cook line pot in sink. Employee removed pot Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink at back storage Operator brought paper towels Corrected On-Site
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items throughout establishment no date marking Repeat Violation
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand sink at dumpling station no water. Per operator under repair Warning
4/2/2024· 2y ago
Visit ID: 8357276
Met Inspection Standards1 int, 8 basic
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling and walls in walk-in-cooler soiled Repeat Violation
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in kitchen soiled and disrepair
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy ice build up in walk-in-freezer Repeat Violation
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights in back store room with large chest cooler missing light shield
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods and filter soiled
- 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. Bins of different flour not labeled. Operator labeled items Corrected On-Site
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items not date marked
11/7/2023· 2y 5mo ago
Visit ID: 8493111
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 1 int, 8 basic
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling and wall of walk-in-cooler soiled. Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Small cutting board next ware wash grooved. Repeat Violation
- 12B-14-4:Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Operator removed drink Corrected On-Site
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee dirty apron above crispy noodle in kitchen. Operator removed apron Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of oil on floor on cook line. Operator removed oil and put away. Corrected On-Site
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy Ice build up in second walk-in-freezer by dumpling station
- 35B-13-4:Basic - Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch. Screen on cook line mesh for window too large.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing raw chicken I sink with running water. Running water was 81°. Advised running water needs to be 75° or less. Advised to add ice to water in sink. Operator removed chicken and placed in walk-in-cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked rice in make table by dish machine. Operator removed rice. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pot in hand sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
9/5/2023· 2y 7mo ago
Visit ID: 8443857
Facility Temporarily Closed2 high, 5 int, 15 basic
- 35B-08-4:Basic - 3 baited mouse traps on top of open in use box sodas for customers in food preparation area. Operator removed baited traps from open boxed soda areas Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout the kitchen Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. To small board on line by dish machine Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Beverage drink on dish machine and prep table Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell on table Soiled Apron hanging off rack with clean utensils Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris to several areas throughout the kitchen area Repeat Violation Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Warning
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield at dumpling cook station Repeat Violation Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Several floor fans heavily soiled Warning
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink pipe leak under sink at back cook area Repeat Violation Warning
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-41-4:High Priority - 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. Ran several times tested 0 ppm Warning
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 10 droppings on top of refrigeration unit in prep area under in use microwave - operator cleaned up Approximately 6 droppings under in use dish machine - operator cleaned up Admin Complaint
- 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. Provided operator with handout Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pan stored in hand sink on cook line Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Numerous pans of cooked foods from previous day not dated Warning
9/5/2023· 2y 7mo ago
Visit ID: 8491591
Met Inspection Standards1 int, 6 basic
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout the kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. To small board on line by dish machine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris to several areas throughout the kitchen area Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: **Time Extended**
- 38-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield at dumpling cook station Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Several floor fans heavily soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: **Time Extended**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Numerous pans of cooked foods from previous day not dated Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: **Time Extended**