Oriental Garden
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
78
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Oriental Garden, the earliest from 2022. On Jan 20, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
“Dented/rusted cans present” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Oriental Garden's latest score of 78 sits above the DeLand average of 73. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
78
Jul 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
74
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Shopping bags used for storing food in walk in cooler. Food removed from bags. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over cut cabbage in same container in walk in cooler. Operator relocated . **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork prepared 24 hour ago not date marked., in kitchen low boy unit. Operator placed date, **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -soiled cardboard used to live shelving at cookline, -ventilation hood is soiled with grease. -side of cooking equipment soiled with grease,
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
05-09-4
58
Jul 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
58
Jan 18, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Food worker handled cell phone and then handled food without washing hands, Educated operator **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cream cheese in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded cabbage 58F/1 hour , on food preparation table. operator placed in refrigerated unit. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
14-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm. 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-07-4
45
Jul 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline Cooked shrimp 45F, cooked pork 45F , two hours, Operator placed in bottom of makeline unit. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
01B-01-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Container used to dispense tempura chicken at front counter lowboy unit,
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
36-32-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of meat stored on walk in cooler floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in kitchen freezer chest.
14-69-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Milk shake drinks stored in kitchen low boy unit.. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. O ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
55
Jan 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
61
Jul 28, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline maketable top level wontons (67F - Cold Holding)/ overnight; stored on top of containers; operator instructed to discard. (44F - Cold Holding, operator laced in another unit. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
01B-01-4
Basic - Male food Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -sides of cooking equipment soiled with grease and food debris. - ventilation hood is laden with grease, **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Walk in cooler chicken and wontons not covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Oriental Garden last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Oriental Garden on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Oriental Garden?
Across the inspection record, “dented/rusted cans present” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Oriental Garden.
How does Oriental Garden compare to other restaurants in DeLand?
Oriental Garden most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the DeLand average of 73.
Has Oriental Garden's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Oriental Garden have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Oriental Garden 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 Oriental Garden inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Oriental Garden is inspected around two times per year on average.
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