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ORCHIDS THAI RESTAURANT

Health inspection records show ORCHIDS THAI RESTAURANT in PORT RICHEY has 11 inspections with a food safety rating of 2.2/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 11 reports on file

8647 REGENCY PARK BLVD

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 11 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/17/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 10890312

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 5 int, 6 basic

  • 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating in the kitchen area.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on the prep table.
  • 51-09-4:Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Seats increased from 50 to 71. Repeat Violation
  • 51-15-4:Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Seats increased from 50 to 71. Repeat Violation
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 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. The dishwasher initially read 0 ppm chlorine. The operator replaced the old bucket with a new one. After replacement, the dishwasher bucket - chlorine level measured 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-45-4:High Priority - Hose attached to faucet at three-compartment/food preparation/handwash sink eliminating required air gap.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. A bowl in the hand sink. The operator removed the bowl. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips.
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 3 employees in the kitchen and 2 servers and no food manager on site.
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans not accurate. Storage room and freezer the hallway between the bathroom and the kitchen not on plans. Hand wash sink in the sushi area is not on the plans. No updated plans in OnBase, operator states they have not submitted plans yet. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 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. Supotchanee W. expired 1/18/2026. FRLA

3/10/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 10788334

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 1 int, 3 basic

  • 51-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Seats increased from 50 to 99. Provided seating change form Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-10: **Time Extended**
  • 51-15-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Seats increased from 50 to 99. Provided seating change form Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-10: **Time Extended**
  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-10: **Time Extended**
  • 12A-17-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Server came into kitchen to pick up food, washed hands less than 15 seconds, discussed with manager on duty and staff. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-10: Not observed this visit **Time Extended**
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans not accurate, storage room and freezer in hallway between bathrooms and kitchen not on plans. Hand wash sink near sushi area is not on plan. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-10: plans not accurate, not revised Admin Complaint

2/26/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8735210

Follow-up Inspection Required

5 high, 3 int, 4 basic

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened bottles of water on prep table on kitchen Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 51-09-4:Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Seats increased from 50 to 99. Provided seating change form Warning
  • 51-15-4:Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Seats increased from 50 to 99. Provided seating change form Warning
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation 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. 0 ppm, primed machine, still 0 ppm, interior of machine, well, and tubes heavily soiled Warning
  • 12A-17-4:High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Server came into kitchen to pick up food, washed hands less than 15 seconds, discussed with manager on duty and staff. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Glass door cooler in kitchen- raw chicken over cooked rice, operator moved chicken freezer In walk in cooler - raw chicken over sauces, moved to bottom shelf Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In glass door cooler on kitchen- Cooked rice (46F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (46F - Cold Holding) all moved to freezer, covers removed Recheck- chicken 43F, rice 35f, shrimp 33F Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Bucket in cook line > 200 ppm, corrected to 50 ppm Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at prep table Warning
  • 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink not installed as red lined on approved floor plan Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans not accurate, storage room and freezer in hallway between bathrooms and kitchen not on plans. Hand wash sink near sushi area is not on plan. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

10/28/2024· 1y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 10701074

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 int, 7 basic

  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Reach in cooler cutting boards Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Lower shelves on prep tables rusted Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: **Time Extended**
  • 36-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk in cooler floor Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: **Time Extended**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezers on cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All reach in cooler gaskets soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: **Time Extended**
  • 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler on cook line next to cart with spices on it Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: **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 shelves Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: **Time Extended**
  • 31A-04-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sink removed from kitchen area by dishwasher Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: Hand wash sink must be put back in original location by 10/28/24 **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Admin Complaint
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans in OnBase are from 2014, do not match what is in establishment. Hand wash sink removed, dishwasher added, cooking equipment and 3 compartment sink moved to different wall. Soda and ice machine removed from kitchen. Ice machine is in small room behind dining room . Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: operator states that plans were mailed yesterday. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Marie in Tallahassee, Plan review states plans were received on the 25th. **Time Extended**

10/22/2024· 1y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 10699990

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 2 int, 7 basic

  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Reach in cooler cutting boards Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Lower shelves on prep tables rusted Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: **Time Extended**
  • 36-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk in cooler floor Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: **Time Extended**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezers on cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All reach in cooler gaskets soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: **Time Extended**
  • 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler on cook line next to cart with spices on it Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: **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 shelves Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: **Time Extended**
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. To go bag used for cooked rice Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: Sprouts in to go bag in walk in cooler **Time Extended**
  • 31A-04-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sink removed from kitchen area by dishwasher Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: Hand wash sink must be put back in original location by 10/28/24 **Time Extended**
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans in OnBase are from 2014, do not match what is in establishment. Hand wash sink removed, dishwasher added, cooking equipment and 3 compartment sink moved to different wall. Soda and ice machine removed from kitchen. Ice machine is in small room behind dining room . Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: operator states that plans were mailed yesterday. Admin Complaint

10/21/2024· 1y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8994827

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 2 int, 10 basic

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Reach in cooler cutting boards Warning
  • 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Plates of food in kitchen on top of boxes, plates removed Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Bowl of employee food in walk in cooler next to spring rolls, employee food removed Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Lower shelves on prep tables rusted Repeat Violation Warning
  • 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk in cooler floor Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezers on cook line Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All reach in cooler gaskets soiled Warning
  • 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable odor in walk in cooler
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler on cook line next to cart with spices on it Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves Warning
  • 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towel lined under spring rolls in walk in cooler Warning
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. To go bag used for cooked rice Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Thai tea (45F - Cold Holding); Butter (45F - Cold Holding); spring rolls (46F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler, operator put ice on all product and called repair company **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sink removed from kitchen area by dishwasher Warning
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans in OnBase are from 2014, do not match what is in establishment. Hand wash sink removed, dishwasher added, cooking equipment and 3 compartment sink moved to different wall. Soda and ice machine removed from kitchen. Ice machine is in small room behind dining room . Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

6/3/2024· 1y 10mo ago

Visit ID: 8684870

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

4/23/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8622525

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int, 2 basic

  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Lower shelves of Prep tables rusted Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: **Time Extended**
  • 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. On cook line, vertical and reach in cooler Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: **Time Extended**
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans in OnBase are from 2014, do not match what is in establishment. Hand wash sink removed, dishwasher added, cooking equipment and 3 compartment sink moved to different wall. Soda and ice machine removed from kitchen. Ice machine is in small room behind dining room . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-29: hand wash sink is in kitchen still in box, viewed invoice / work order for installation. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: Spoke with Marie in Tallahassee, she stated that there is nothing showing that she has sent application. Operator states that she was told she needs more detail on the plan. Admin Complaint

2/29/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8615882

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int, 2 basic

  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Lower shelves of Prep tables rusted Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-29: **Time Extended**
  • 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. On cook line, vertical and reach in cooler Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-29: **Time Extended**
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans in OnBase are from 2014, do not match what is in establishment. Hand wash sink removed, dishwasher added, cooking equipment and 3 compartment sink moved to different wall. Soda and ice machine removed from kitchen. Ice machine is in small room behind dining room . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-29: hand wash sink is in kitchen still in box, viewed invoice / work order for installation. **Time Extended**

2/20/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8523392

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 1 int, 4 basic

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Lower shelves of Prep tables rusted Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08B-36-4:Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Case of mangos and bag of rice under soap for hand wash sink in kitchen Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 16-48-4:Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Knives on magnets on wall. Warning
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. On cook line, vertical and reach in cooler Repeat Violation Warning
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee rinsed gloves in mop sink, then dryer the. With Owen attached to apron. Discussed proper hand wash with owner . Warning
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. On cook line > 200ppm, corrected to 100 ppm Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans in OnBase are from 2014, do not match what is in establishment. Hand wash sink removed, dishwasher added, cooking equipment and 3 compartment sink moved to different wall. Soda and ice machine removed from kitchen. Ice machine is in small room behind dining room . Warning

10/11/2023· 2y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8357017

Met Inspection Standards

5 high, 4 basic

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Vertical freezer handle soiled
  • 13-02-4:Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Long ponytail under hat Corrected On-Site
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Lower shelves of prep tables rusted.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Vertical glass door cooler on cook line Repeat Violation
  • 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. 0 ppm, operator primed machine, corrected to 50 ppm Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-17-4:High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Server came from dining room, washed hands less than 5 seconds
  • 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee picked something up from floor, threw it away, then picked up plates of food and served to customers. Discussed when to wash hands with staff and manager on duty
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. spring rolls (52F - Cold Holding)
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler cook line, made last night - spring rolls (52F - Cold Holding)se stop sale Repeat Violation