Lotus Garden
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026
41
Score
Across the available record, Lotus Garden has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 22, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around 10 violations each.
Looking across the full record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer **repeat violation**” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Restaurants in Orlando average 79, so Lotus Garden trails the local norm. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
11
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over ready to eat chili sauce in walk in cooler, operator relocated chicken to proper hierarchy **Corrected On-Site**
08A-08-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink by dish machine blocked my trash can , operator moved trash can **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled/stained with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards on cooks line
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Of reach in coolers on cooks line
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on cooks line next to hot well food items, operator removed and placed in employee location **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of soy sauce stored on floor in walk in cooler, operator relocated off floor **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in water of 74F by hot well , operator discarded water **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. On prep table in kitchen , operator removed wiping cloth **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Dry storage shelves soiled -dish racks -gaskets of reach in coolers - underneath fryer on cooks line -spray nozzle of three compartment sink
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls soiled behind dish machine
36-27-5
41
Nov 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
52
Jun 16, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
67
Feb 26, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Feb 12, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
18
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw shelled eggs (71F - Cold Holding) less than 4 hours. cooked fried chicken (53F - Cold Holding) less than 4 hours. Operator placed in walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken over unwashed cabbage, in walk-in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. All in walk-in cooler: Raw chicken over sauces Raw beef over sauces Raw pork over cut green peppers **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles soiled Ice machine soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels sink at kitchen entry **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
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 for flour and sugar bins
14-01-5
Basic - Broccoli not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor in walk-in cooler
08B-47-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone, keys and phone chargers at microwave station **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on reach in freezer
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under and behind cooking equipment on cookline **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor in walk-in freezer and oil on floor by dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer by dry storage area **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 68F at expo station. Operator discarded water **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board at prep station
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris at expo station **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in freezer soiled Hood filters soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered flour in dry storage area **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
23
Jul 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 11 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
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 Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
47
Feb 5, 2024
Routine - Food
9 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Bleach used for wiping cloths is not rated for use as a sanitizer.
22-48-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. - raw scallops over bowl of cooked chicken, walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. - pans of raw chicken over pans over raw beef, walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. - can of eggs left off temperature control less than 1 hour, 67F corrective action taken, placed in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - chicken, 90F, held off temperature control less than 1 hour; corrective action taken, placed in walk in unit to cool
03B-01-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Tested over 200 ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. - cutting board washed, rinsed, and returned to use without sanitizing
22-45-4
High Priority - Dented can present. Bamboo shoots. See stop sale.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. - cook handled wiping cloths and hose, then returned to food prep without changing gloves and washing hands
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade drill used in food. - paint stick used for sauce
14-14-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. - cookline hand sink
31B-05-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below food equipment
36-73-4
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-08-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. - bowl of chicken placed under shelf, on double egg flat - boxes in walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. - hood filters - exterior of food buckets - walk in cooler shelves
23-03-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. - ridged sauce cans reused for spices
25-32-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - white buckets in back area, starch, sugar/salt
02D-01-5
14
Jul 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly near dry storage.
35A-02-6
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. Raw chicken on sheet pan over raw beef, in walk in freezer.
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by dirty towel basket **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Raw individual portioned meats in freezer.
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Cleaning spray **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. In walk in freezer
36-06-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Silverware and paddles **Corrected On-Site**
24-06-4
Basic - Employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Hanging over prep sink **Repeat Violation**
35B-08-4
Basic - Food contaminated by phone placed in broccoli container.Advised operator to wash.
08B-19-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of sauces, and oils. Onions on floor in walk in cooler
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Storage racks for oils and salt Fan covers in walk in cooler Gaskets on walk in cooler door Hood filters soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed pepper and green onion over tomato sauce .
08B-17-4
30
Mar 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee cutting raw chicken pulled food from fryer no hand wash. Operator instructed employee on proper procedures for hand washing. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-12-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pooled eggs stored behind cut onions and over diced pork in reach in. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink near walk in cooler blocked by white buckets **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Items in walk in cooler not marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Hanging over three comp sink **Repeat Violation**
35B-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in white reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Food in white reach in freezer not covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
50
Dec 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken directly next to cooked chicken in reach in. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Water pitcher in sink near walk in. Trash can and linen basket blocking sink near dish machine. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. 3 fly tapes soiled hanging over prep area.
35B-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Chopped onions on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White reach in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. At fryer station **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed vegetables over cooked chicken
08B-17-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lotus Garden last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lotus Garden on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lotus Garden?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer **repeat violation**” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Lotus Garden.
How does Lotus Garden compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Lotus Garden most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Lotus Garden's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lotus Garden have averaged around 10 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Lotus 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 Lotus Garden inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lotus Garden is inspected around three times per year on average.
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