Plum Tree Chinese Cuisine
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026
67
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Plum Tree Chinese Cuisine, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 24, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around seven violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, which has been cited four times.
Compared to other Orlando restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 24, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (52F - Cold Holding)per operator item was placed top of make table less than 2 hours. Operator placed in bottom of reach in cooler for temperature recovery **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in container with flor in clear storage Bowl in in bag of frozen edamame in chest freezer **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket stored on top of a case of Sprite at dry storage
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food prep without hair net or hat
13-02-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored under microwave on cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in direct contact with sugar in clear container **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
67
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. For Jammy eggs used in ramen menu. Emailed operator non continuous cooking paperwork **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended**
03C-89-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler at cooks line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
74
Aug 4, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Micro greens wrapped in paper towel at walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw shell eggs at walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beef (54F - Cold Holding)per operator item was bought from walk in cooler and placed in reach in cooler less than an hour. Operator moved beef patties to walk in cooler for temperature recovery **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. For Jammy eggs used in ramen menu. Emailed operator non continuous cooking paperwork **Warning**
03C-89-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink by dish machine blocked by trash can **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Jammy eggs on menu served with ramen **Warning**
02B-01-5
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
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cup on storage shelf next to clean dishes **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Broth in container stored on floor of walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler at cooks line **Warning**
05-09-4
29
May 2, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil next to broths in standing water 94F. Manager discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
10-05-5
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Live lizard on mop sink hose. Manager caught and put outside. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-09-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee cutting cooked pork no gloves. Manager had him wash hands and put gloves on **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
29-34-4
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. Plastic bowl in flour. Manager threw away. Soufflé cup in sesame seeds. Discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cloth towel used with noodles in walk in cooler
21-05-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Gum and other items above food prep table. Manager relocated items **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
45
Sep 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Tylenol on shelf in kitchen Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by a trash can by dishmachine **Corrected On-Site**
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. Cooked chicken in make table pulled from freezer not date marked
02C-04-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed strawberries over sauces in bottom of make table in kitchen. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Employee purse on storage shelf in kitchen Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
40-01-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In beans in reach in freezer in kitchen Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on wiping cloth under paper towel dispenser for handwashing sink in kitchen Operator put scoop handle up in ice bin **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in brown sugar Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
55
Feb 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken in brine (51F - Cold Holding) for 2 hours, operator placed it in walk in cooler to ensure temperature drops and maintain at least at 41F **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. fried rice (104F - Hot Holding) since 11am, operator will be utilizing time as public health control. Completed form with operator during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Shared dumpster
33-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing on all hand wash sinks, operator had signs and placed them on the hand wash sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
67
Oct 11, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 29, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (45F - Cold Holding); from yesterday.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. chicken (45F - Cold Holding);
01B-02-5
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. Provided forms
11-27-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over storage
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table. Staff put in Pockects. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
61
Oct 24, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Raw Animal Food Properly Separated from Each Other and RTE Food
FL-47
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Plum Tree Chinese Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Plum Tree Chinese Cuisine on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Plum Tree Chinese Cuisine?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Plum Tree Chinese Cuisine.
How does Plum Tree Chinese Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Plum Tree Chinese Cuisine most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Plum Tree Chinese Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Plum Tree Chinese Cuisine have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Plum Tree Chinese Cuisine means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Plum Tree Chinese Cuisine inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Plum Tree Chinese Cuisine is inspected around three times per year on average.
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