Dharma Southern Chickn

5565 Old Cheney Hwy, Orlando, FL 32807

American

Last inspected: Nov 5, 2025

Score

High Risk

Public records show five inspections at Dharma Southern Chickn stretching back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Nov 5, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 12 violations each, up from closer to five violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food”, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Orlando average 79, so Dharma Southern Chickn trails the local norm. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 5, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -greens (124F - Hot Holding); vegan bbq (116F - Hot Holding) less than 4hrs per operator. Operator immediately reheated greens (180F ) bbq 203F for temp recovery **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to the date the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety ingredient was opened/prepared. Mac n cheese made Nov 3. Per operator Not properly dated. Operator immediately dated **Corrected On-Site**

02C-05-5

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Needs QUAT test strips for the QUAT tablets they use to sanitize

16-37-1

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Tested thermometer in steam well and room temp water. Thermometer was off by 4 degrees

05-06-4

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Banana pudding, strawberry shortcake, carrot cake, and various cheese cakes

02D-03-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In prep cooler and cooler at juice prep area

05-09-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters - interior underneath Grill drawers -Interior of oven under steam table

23-03-4

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -Hand sink is detached from wall. -pipe under triple sink leaking

29-08-4

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Unwashed cauliflower and mushrooms over kale salad in prep cooler. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind grill

36-27-5

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. From leaking pipe at triple-sink, leaking on to floor underneath and leaking behind shelf to freezer

29-03-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In various seasoning containers. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Feb 14, 2025

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Sep 11, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

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 form **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with form and operator posted on wall **Corrected On-Site**

51-13-4

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in freezer soiled with accumulation of food debris

22-16-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bin of flour no label Operator labeled bins **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup in seasoning Operator removed cup **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored under cut board on make table Operator removed knife **Corrected On-Site**

10-17-4

Feb 21, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-21: Manager has his certificate at home. Advised to email or text picture of certificate. **Time Extended**

53A-01-7

Jun 7, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dharma Southern Chickn last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dharma Southern Chickn on file is from Nov 5, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dharma Southern Chickn?

Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dharma Southern Chickn.

How does Dharma Southern Chickn compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

Dharma Southern Chickn most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.

Has Dharma Southern Chickn's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Dharma Southern Chickn have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Dharma Southern Chickn 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 Dharma Southern Chickn inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dharma Southern Chickn is inspected around two times per year on average.

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