Orient Restaurant (The)
Last inspected: Feb 15, 2024
43
Score
Public records show four inspections at Orient Restaurant (The) stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 15, 2024. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection. Public records show no inspections at Orient Restaurant (The) since Feb 15, 2024, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 11 violations per visit versus roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
“Ready-to-eat” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Orient Restaurant (The)'s latest score of 43 falls below the Cape Coral average of 77. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over ready to eat pork wontons in the walk-in cooler. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. The owner changed out sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-41-4
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/ **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pork, egg rolls and beef not date marked. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed white rice and pork uncovered in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters unprotected in prep area. **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cook line heavily soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn. **Warning**
14-11-5
43
Sep 18, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried rice (78F - Cold Holding) on prep table. The owner placed fried rice into walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 2 cracked eggs in egg container in walk-in cooler. The owner is going to discard cracked eggs. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-14-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw shrimp in stand up reach-in cooler across from cook line. The owner moved raw beef beside raw shrimp in stand up reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed roasted pork and egg rolls not date marked. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Observed low water pressures in mens and women's restroom.
27-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of rice and flour not labeled.
02D-01-5
43
Mar 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw shrimp in stand up reach-in cooler.
08A-20-5
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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-104. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken and beef not date marked in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom in employees restroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food-contact surface not cleaned and sanitized between contact with different raw animal products. Educated on cleaning and sanitizing between contact with different raw animal and food products. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-23-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in kitchen area behind steam table.
36-27-5
55
Nov 3, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over ready to eat chicken dumplings in walk-in freezer.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook wiping and drying face with shirt. Educated cook on washing hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-28-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken and pork not date marked in reach-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. **Repeat Violation**
36-10-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner on front counter.
24-05-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Orient Restaurant (The) last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Orient Restaurant (The) on file is from Feb 15, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Orient Restaurant (The)?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Orient Restaurant (The).
How does Orient Restaurant (The) compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?
Orient Restaurant (The) most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Cape Coral average of 77.
Has Orient Restaurant (The)'s inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Orient Restaurant (The) have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Orient Restaurant (The) 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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