Lam's Garden
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
35
Score
Public records show 14 inspections at Lam's Garden stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 16, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around five violations to closer to 11 violations.
“Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
Compared to other Orlando restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
14
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
11
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
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**
08A-05-6
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**
03B-01-6
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**
03G-41-2
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at dim sum station. Operator added soup **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
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**
14-01-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment at cook line
36-73-4
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**
08B-32-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. At dim sum prep station. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets in reach in cooler at dim sum station
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler next to dish area
29-49-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe at hand wash sink at dim sum station.
29-11-4
35
Oct 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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**
14-31-5
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**
08A-04-5
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**
53A-03-7
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**
53B-14-5
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**
22-20-5
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**
14-01-5
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**
36-73-4
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**
21-04-4
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**
23-03-4
47
Oct 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
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**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef over veggie. Operator removed veggies. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
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
53A-03-7
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.
53B-14-5
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**
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Togo plastic bowl used to scoop sugar. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath cooking equipment on both cooks line.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
23-03-4
43
Jan 10, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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**
14-11-5
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**
14-69-4
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**
36-27-5
86
Jan 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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**
22-47-4
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**
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer by back exit lid broken
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case oil stored on floor cook line Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy build up of ice in walk in freezer
14-69-4
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
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls and ceiling main walk in cooler soiled
36-27-5
61
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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**
02C-02-5
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**
36-73-4
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**
33-31-5
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**
14-17-4
78
Aug 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
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**
12A-02-4
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**
31A-09-4
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**
31B-02-4
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**
02C-02-5
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**
27-16-4
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**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under dumpling station equipment soiled
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer dumpling station heavy ice accumulation
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Large oven at cook line interior soiled
22-08-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused cooler in back storage area. Per operator to be discarded
33-31-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelving rusted **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Ceiling and walls in walk in cooler soiled
36-27-5
41
Apr 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
61
Nov 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
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**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pot in hand sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Small cutting board next ware wash grooved. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Operator removed drink **Corrected On-Site**
12B-14-4
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**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of oil on floor on cook line. Operator removed oil and put away. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy Ice build up in second walk-in-freezer by dumpling station
14-69-4
Basic - Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch. Screen on cook line mesh for window too large.
35B-13-4
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**
06-01-5
52
Sep 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
67
Jun 20, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 14 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 10 rodent droppings on floor under wine rack located on servers area 4 rodent droppings on top of dish machine 3 rodent droppings on floor by chest freezer located by back exit door 10 rodent droppings on dry storage shelve, storage by mop sink. 2 rodent droppings on top of chest freezer located by mop sink 2 rodent droppings on top of to go containers boxes located on storage by ice machine Total =25 rodent droppings **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-20: 5 rodent droppings under dish machine 5 rodent droppings in container stored over chest freezer 1 rodent dropping next to microwave 2 rodent droppings in container stored under prep table 1 rodent dropping by rice cooker inside kitchen 2 rodent droppings by tea pots server area Total= 16 rodent droppings **Time Extended**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Cooked shrimp and cooked chicken kept on reach in cooler across from fryers. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-20: **Time Extended**
02C-08-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-20: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Bowl use to scoop flour and cornstarch. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-20: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired.Reach in cooler located across from walk in cooler by woks. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-20: **Time Extended**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor under dish machine - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-20: 1 dead roach on floor at bakery area **Time Extended**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-20: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair.Gaskets on reach in cooler located at bakery. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-20: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.Gap on back door by bakery area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-20: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.Debris on floor under equipments. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-20: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Ice build up on multiple chest freezers and on walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-20: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair over chest freezer by back exit door. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-20: **Time Extended**
38-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.Reach in cooler on bakery have debris . - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-20: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.To go containers around cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-20: **Time Extended**
25-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-20: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.Walls on bakery. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-20: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
39
Jun 19, 2023
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
9
Jan 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
22
Oct 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lam's Garden last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lam's Garden on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lam's Garden?
Across the inspection record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Lam's Garden.
How does Lam's Garden compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Lam's Garden most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Lam's Garden's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Lam's Garden have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Lam's Garden 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 Lam's Garden inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lam's Garden is inspected around four times per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants