Orient Garden
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
35
Score
Across the available record, Orient Garden has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 17, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to six violations.
Across the inspection history, “food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Compared to other Royal Palm Beach restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
5
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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. At walk in freezer: In plastic wrap raw chicken over raw pork and raw squid- not all products commercially packaged. At deep freezer: raw yellow tail in plastic wrap stored over ice cream -not all products commercially packaged. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. At walk in cooler: Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged Raw tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package; thawing over night. See stop sale.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk in cooler: teriyaki sauce with chicken broth (47F - Cold holding ) As per operator, stored in unit overnight. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk in cooler: teriyaki sauce with chicken broth (47F - Cold holding ) As per operator, stored in unit overnight. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. At flip top cooler: cooked shrimp dumplings (45F - Cold Holding) As per operator, held pan with cooked shrimp dumplings on counter to thaw approximately 1 hour prior. Not prepped or portioned today. Operator moved to quick chill.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At rice cooker: brown rice in ziplock bag at rice cooker (93F - Hot Holding) As per chef, stored 1 hour. Chef reheated to 176F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
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. 2 employees employed approximately 3 weeks. Emailed form to operator.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At flip top cooler across from cook line: tofu (55F at 12:15pm; 58F at 12:50pm- Cooling) As per chef cooling since 11:30am. At current rate of cooling, item will not cool to 41F in a total of 4 hours. Operator added ice to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03D-15-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottle of oil on floor in kitchen Clean rice pot stored on floor by triple sink. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. At walk in cooler: Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged Raw tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package; thawing over night. See stop sale.
06-09-1
35
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Sushi bar Sushi rice no timed marked Per operator product stored for approximately 15 minutes. Operator timed marked **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.at 200ppm++ Operator corrected to 100 ppm chlorine **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
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. Employee touched pants. Washed hands with only water then use a cloth to dry hands then engaged in food preparation. Employee washed hands **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Sushi bar for cut and peeled cucumbers. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
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 over raw beef Raw ground pork over raw crab. Employee stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Sushi bar, cooler Raw tuna mix at 11:35am(50F cooling) since 11:20am. At 12:27pm same temperature . At this current cooling rate product will not cool to 41F within 4 hours. Operator iced down **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil, rice bags stored on the floor right outside the bathrooms hallways. Operator stored properly on kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
41
Feb 27, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
41
Nov 15, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 14, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
47
Dec 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
70
Jan 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
61
Sep 9, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a container with raw salmon stored aboa container with krab meat inside reach in cooler on sushi bar area, and a container with raw chicken stored above a container with sauces inside flip top cooler on cook line. Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.( bottles of bleach ) stored next to rice inside room next to bathroom on back area. Operator moved bleach to a separate location away from food **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed a deep covered container inside reach in cooler located on kitchen, chopped lettuce at 1:27pm( 70°F ambient cooling)rechecked at 1:55pm (69°F ambient cooling)cooling per approximately 1 hour. At the current cooling rate product will not cooled to 41°F on 4 hours. Operator iced down **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease hood filters above cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Flour, sugar, rice stored on floor. Inside room next to bathroom on back area. Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Orient Garden last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Orient Garden on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Orient Garden?
Across the inspection record, “food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Orient Garden.
How does Orient Garden compare to other restaurants in Royal Palm Beach?
Orient Garden most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Royal Palm Beach average of 81.
Has Orient Garden's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Orient Garden have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Orient 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 Orient Garden inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Orient Garden is inspected around two times per year on average.
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