Orchids Garden Chinese Rest
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026
45
Score
Orchids Garden Chinese Rest appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. Orchids Garden Chinese Rest was last inspected on Apr 15, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 14 violations to closer to nine violations per visit.
“Handwash sink not accessible for employee use” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Compared to other Boca Raton restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
7
Inspections
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Critical latest
5
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 15, 2026
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink in kitchen blocked by a tray of brownie. Employee removed brownies **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with pink chemicals not labeled. Employee labeled bottle **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Handwashing sink in kitchen very low pressure on hot water
27-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwashing sink in kitchen at 80°F.
27-16-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No cover on receptacle in restroom used by men and women
32-12-6
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on cutting board in kitchen. Employee removed cell phone and cleaned cutting board **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in kitchen are missing pieces of tiles and in disrepair
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of chicken on the floor in walk in cooler. Chef had employee pick up chicken **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at handwashing sink in kitchen
31B-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls being used instead of scoops. Chef removed bowls **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
45
Apr 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
27-16-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open can of Coca Cola on prep table. Employee removed drink **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drinking from an open can of Coca Cola at cookline
12B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of green peas stored on kitchen floor Employee placed bags bag on shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Operator removed scoop **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Food debris on cooking stove
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken and Egg rolls in True Cooler Operator covered food **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator placed in in sanitizer bucket
21-12-4
64
Dec 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In walk in cooler, raw shell eggs stored over unwashed broccoli. Operator moved broccoli to higher shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired December 1, 2024
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink on cook line blocked with plastic containers.
31A-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler, raw unwashed broccoli stored on floor. Operator moved broccoli to shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled with food debris
22-08-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken thawing on floor by drying rack. Operator moved chicken into cooler to properly thaw
06-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in freezer doors and gaskets soiled with food debris **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen floor soiled with food debris and grease.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. By handwashing sink, cooling chicken stored where exposed to potential splash.
08B-36-4
50
Apr 1, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
41
Jan 4, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at prep sink in wait station.
29-34-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Wait station top shelf- observed cleaning supplies being stored with single service straws.
41-10-4
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Main kitchen cook line- observed employee mopping dining room floor, enter main kitchen and touch ready to eat egg roll. Employee discarded egg roll. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-02-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Main kitchen storage area at wait station- observed cooked wonton chips being stored inside plastic black non food grade bags.
14-31-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
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 information.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Main kitchen hand washing sink- observed container of flour inside hand washing sink. Employee removed container of flour. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Main kitchen storage area at exit door- observed wooden bowl being stored inside container of flour.
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at walk in cooler and reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Main kitchen- observed at entire cook line.
36-06-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Main kitchen shelf above 3 compartment sink- observed plastic containers being stored no inverted.
24-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Main kitchen cook line cold holding unit prep shelf- observed employee cellphone on shelf.
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Main kitchen floor at walk in cooler- observed container of Napa cabbage and bag of carrots being stored on the floor. Main kitchen cook line at hand washing sink- observed mixing bowl of cooked chicken and beef being stored on the floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Main kitchen cook line- observed tongs hanging on oven door handles.
10-20-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with information. **Repeat Violation**
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Wait area- observed interior of refrigerator soiled with food debris.
22-16-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Main kitchen at cook line- observed spoons, forks being stored inside container with food contact surfaces up.
24-18-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Main kitchen cook line cold holding unit shelf- observed single service pans being stored not inverted.
25-06-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wait area- observed walls soiled at mini refrigerator.
36-27-5
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Wait station area- observed floor soiled at ice machine. Main kitchen cook line at stove and hand washing sink- observed floors soiled with food debris and trash.
36-10-4
17
Mar 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. 7 dozen eggs sitting on counter by cook line. Chef moved eggs to walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
03A-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in kitchen trays and hot food on top of hand wash sink
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash in restroom. Manager filled **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple liquid in spray bottles not labeled
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink in kitchen
27-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour, sugar, salt not labeled
02D-01-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Meat left in sink thawing, chef moved to cooler **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
14-01-5
45
Oct 24, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Orchids Garden Chinese Rest last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Orchids Garden Chinese Rest on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Orchids Garden Chinese Rest?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Orchids Garden Chinese Rest.
How does Orchids Garden Chinese Rest compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?
Orchids Garden Chinese Rest most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Boca Raton average of 74.
Has Orchids Garden Chinese Rest's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Orchids Garden Chinese Rest have averaged around nine violations per visit, down from roughly 14 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Orchids Garden Chinese Rest means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Orchids Garden Chinese Rest inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Orchids Garden Chinese Rest is inspected around two times per year on average.
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