Las Orquídeas Restaurant
Last inspected: Oct 23, 2025
86
Score
Inspectors have visited Las Orquídeas Restaurant 11 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Oct 23, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, showing up two times.
Among Pompano Beach restaurants, the typical score is 78; Las Orquídeas Restaurant is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Holes in ceiling in end of cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: Observed same at callback inspection. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen.Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: Observed same at callback inspection. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: Observed same at callback inspection. **Time Extended**
32-04-4
86
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
20
Aug 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In kitchen, floor tiles missing and in disrepair throughout. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-11: Floor tiles in disrepair. Time extended to next unannounced inspection **Time Extended**
36-17-5
95
Jul 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
39
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer, raw chicken not commercially packaged stored over hot dogs. Employee moved chicken to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, raw chicken stored over ready to eat cheeses.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In kitchen handwashing sink blocked with sanitizer bucket.
31A-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In kitchen by prep table, bowl used to dispense rice.
14-01-5
64
Oct 11, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line, butter (45F - Cold Holding); chicken (44F - Cold Holding). Operator stated held in cooler less than two hours. Put into walk in cooler to quick chill **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager, Evelin Victoria-Abzun expired 5/10/24 **Warning**
53A-03-7
70
Jan 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In kitchen, no soap at hand wash sink. Operator provided soap **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cook line, wet wiping cloth stored on counter. Operator put cloth in sanitizer bucket
21-12-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At bar, ice scoop laying in ice. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
82
Oct 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Two door flip top cooler on the cook line at tomato (51F - Cold Holding); salsa (51F - Cold Holding); lettuce (51F - Cold Holding), chef removed all items and called for maintenance Chicken ; (51F - Cold Holding); beef (51F - Cold Holding) same cooler. Entire cooler emptied, not in use during inspection
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink at front counter. Manager filled soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles in kitchen damaged and missing
36-32-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of food on the floor in the walk-in cooler, chef picked up **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef sitting on the counter defrosting, chef moved beef to walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
67
Jun 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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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
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
64
Dec 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Las Orquídeas Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Las Orquídeas Restaurant on file is from Oct 23, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Las Orquídeas Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Las Orquídeas Restaurant.
How does Las Orquídeas Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Pompano Beach?
Las Orquídeas Restaurant most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Pompano Beach average of 78.
Has Las Orquídeas Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Las Orquídeas Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Las Orquídeas Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Las Orquídeas Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Las Orquídeas Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.
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