Green House Chinese Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
37
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Green House Chinese Restaurant, the earliest from 2023. Green House Chinese Restaurant was last inspected on Jan 14, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near 10 violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited seven times.
Restaurants in Orlando average 79, so Green House Chinese Restaurant trails the local norm. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
12
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Chicken stored in thank you bags at walk in cooler and reach in freezer located by exit door in dining area
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored over cooked rice in walk in cooler Raw chicken in thank you bag stored on top of container with lid where raw beef is stored in walk in cooler
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee fill container with water at drink station hand washing sink
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine
16-21-4
Basic - Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Observed employees making wonton at dining room. Operator moved task to kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
08B-48-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked lids and containers in walk in cooler for variety of food items
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Bags of rice stored across from reach in freezer by exit door at dining area
08B-37-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven handle door **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in direct contact with ice at drink station **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave at cooks line
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink at drink station. Printed hand washing sign operator put up **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of storage containers throughout facility
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of reach in freezer by prep area and reach in freezer by exit door in dining area
22-16-4
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Reach in freezer stored next to exit door in dining area
08B-63-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar, salt and cornstarch in white containers at dry storage area
02D-01-5
37
Jul 18, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked lid on onion container in walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: **Time Extended**
14-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils used for scooping rice in water of 77F. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: **Time Extended**
10-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Top of dish machine -Side of fryer, side of wok, side of unused steamer and piping underneath, all heavily soiled - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
86
Jul 1, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef and raw chicken over unwashed pepper in walk-in cooler.
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over raw pork in 3-door reach in freezer. Raw chicken over raw beef in walk-in cooler.
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Per operator, cooked less than 2 hours ago.
03F-02-5
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. Emailed to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle on floor next to ice machine with no label.
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Several buckets of sauce on floor of walk-in cooler. Container of oil on flop by cook line.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on handle of oven door at cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwashing sink at waitstaff area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on maketable reach-in coolers. Hood filters under hood system have accumulated grease. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Several prepped food items in walk-in cooler not covered. Observed crunchy fried noodles at waitstaff area not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar not labeled on shelving across rom walk-in cooler.
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in container with cooked chicken on cook line.
14-01-5
35
May 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Bowl of raw shrimp inside container of cut lettuce in walk in cooler. Operator immediately removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Cooked egg rills stored in boxes that were previously used for prepackaged noodles.
08B-27-4
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/ **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Several employee drinks on prep tables. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -Bowl of raw shrimp used for employees inside container of cut lettuce in walk in cooler. Operator immediately removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked lid on onion container in walk in cooler
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. -Boxed oil and bowl of fried wonton stored under hand sink on cook line. Hand sink does not have a splash guard. Advised operator to remove immediately. Operator only moved fried wontons
08B-36-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils used for scooping rice in water of 77F.
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Top of dish machine -Side of fryer, side of wok, side of unused steamer and piping underneath, all heavily soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sani bucket on floor at wait station, and sani bucket on floor in kitchen. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing in standing water in 3bay sink . Operator immediately placed under cool running water **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
43
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Egg rolls removed from plastic bag stored in egg roll case it came in
14-15-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef and raw shrimp stored over cut jalapeños in reach in cooler on cooks line Frozen pre portioned raw pork in Saran Wrap stored over boxes of prawns in reach in freezer
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken,beef,pork temping between 46F-48F. Per operator items were on counter topless than an hour ago. Advised operator to ice down items or put in freezer for temperature recovery **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Cut zucchini in walk in cooler covered with towel. The towel is in direct contact with the cut zucchini
14-86-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. General Tso's chicken with no date mark. Per operator made yesterday
02C-02-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bag of rice and case of water stored on floor in hallway where bathrooms are located
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. In use tongs stored on oven handle door on cooks line
10-20-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer across from mop sink
22-16-4
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Reach in freezer stored next to exit door at area next to restrooms
08B-63-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. MSG in dry storage area no label
02D-01-5
39
May 16, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over sauce buckets in walk in cooler
08A-05-6
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Dry storage shelves
14-05-4
Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Observed employee frying wonton strips and eating them while preparing them.
12B-01-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Bottom and top of the threshold and missing knobs **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed frying oil on the floor in cookline, employee removed it **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -dish machine racks soiled -dry storage shelves soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
58
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw pork in walk in cooler. Operator moved the pork to be above the chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with yellow liquid without label. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Observed employees doing wonton prep in dining room table. They moved prep items to be inside the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-48-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. By the door knobs, back exit door. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives between prep table and 3 compartment sink. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Hanging from oven door, operator removed them **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Spices/Condiments shelf soiled Reach in cooler gaskets are soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed whole ducks defrosting in 3 compartment sink without running, operator turned water on. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour/sugar bins without labels. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
52
Oct 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef over unwashed vegetables in walk in cooler
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw pork in walk in cooler
08A-20-5
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. Provided Chinese health agreement form, owner completed with all employees **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with yellow liquid with no label
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By soda fountain **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back exit door bottom gap and door knobs
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Reach in cooler and wall**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. From oven door **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in 88F water temperature, operator discarded water **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gasket soiled from reach in cooler
23-03-4
Basic - Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container and flour bin **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floor torn under the dishwasher machine
36-10-4
35
Jun 14, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
19
Feb 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed boxes in front of the only hand sink in the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-21: Difficult to access due to boxes of oil. **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a bottle of soap without label, operator discarded bottle **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-21: 2 bottles yellow liquid at dishmachine not labeled. **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Over the prep areas and dishwasher area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-21: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. On the back exit door, gaps on top of the door and openings on the door handles. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-21: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-21: **Time Extended**
36-68-5
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Green House Chinese Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Green House Chinese Restaurant on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Green House Chinese Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Green House Chinese Restaurant.
How does Green House Chinese Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Green House Chinese Restaurant most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Green House Chinese Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Green House Chinese Restaurant have averaged around 10 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Green House Chinese Restaurant 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 Green House Chinese Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Green House Chinese Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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