Lu Garden
Last inspected: Dec 13, 2023
21
Score
Lu Garden appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 13, 2023. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones. The file hasn't been updated since Dec 13, 2023, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 21 violations lately compared to roughly 10 violations before.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Orlando restaurant, which scores around 79. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
6
Major latest
13
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -Raw chicken and beef stored over unwashed vegetables.
08A-04-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -at mop sink
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - ice chute at drink station. -Electric slicer -Interior of fryers and baskets. - mixer head - white cutting board on cooks line
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - hand sink in kitchen area block wit drity utensils.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -hand sink used as dump sink in service area.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
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 - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -General chicken,sweet and sour chicken, egg rolls, rangoon .All item prepared prior days per operator.
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -Tanks located in service area
51-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Cutting board on cooks line.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Next to rice hot holding unit.
12B-07-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door open at the time of inspection.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - under allequipment in kitchen area.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. - cooking oil in back area. -Buckets of sauces in walk-in cooler
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Microwave on cooks line
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of all cooking equipment - hood fliters - dish trays
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. All walls throughout the entire kitchen area.
36-27-5
21
Feb 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Glass cleaner next to bottles of drinks under cabinet front counter **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained white cutting board at prep table in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets at reach in cooler at cook line. Soiled gaskets at walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes over prep cut cabbage in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl inside cooked rice in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Sauces on floor in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris next to cook line.
22-08-4
52
Nov 21, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken next and touching raw fish in walk-in cooler.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked rice (51°f) out for 1 hour per cook/moved back to walk in freezer /rechecked was 45 **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained white cutting boards at preparation table. Soiled Soda nozzles at server station.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked hand wash sink with boxes by exit door. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No expired day on water filters.
29-28-4
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. Bowl inside flour at dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Sauces stored on the floor walk-in cooler. Cartons with oil in floor by exterior back door.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets walk-in cooler. Interior of microwave soiled at cook line. Soiled filters under hood suppression at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of to go containers stored in the floor by front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed broccoli over cut cabbage in walk-in cooler. Unwashed ginger over cut broccoli in walk-in cooler.
08B-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind cook line. Behind dish machine area. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lu Garden last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lu Garden on file is from Dec 13, 2023. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lu Garden?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Lu Garden.
How does Lu Garden compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Lu Garden most recently scored 21 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Lu Garden's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Lu Garden have averaged around 21 violations per visit, up from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Lu 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.
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