Purple Orchid

3501 Johnson St Empl Prkg Garage B, Hollywood, FL 33021

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Purple Orchid has been inspected four times since 2023. The most recent visit was on Mar 3, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.

Looking across the full record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Among Hollywood restaurants, the typical score is 75; Purple Orchid is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 3, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Jan 24, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored above cooked beans in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Apr 18, 2024

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed empanada (126-130F - Hot Holding), cooked eggs (64F - Hot Holding). Per operator items have been out of temperature for approximately 2hours. Operator placed items to be reheated. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut chicken (46F - Cold Holding). Per operator, item was not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale.

03A-02-5

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. Observed cut chicken (46F - Cold Holding). Per operator, item was not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale.

01B-02-5

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above ready to eggs and chicken in low boy at sandwich station.

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed cooked peppers.

02C-08-5

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - Food Preparation/Service area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed hand wash sink, three compartment sink, 2 flip top coolers, 1 low boy cooler, empanada hot holding unit at cafeteria area. Per operator, establishment has been operating from both locations for almost two years. Cafeteria is not identified on establishment plan.

51-14-7

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed avocados stored next to ready to eat items in flip top cooler at salad station.

08B-17-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee food stored in low boy in back of house with restaurant items. PIC removed. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. PIC stored in a way to allow proper air drying. **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Aug 9, 2023

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 8 violations

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. Observed employee wipe off food debris from counter with gloves and then prepared a sandwich without washing hands.

12A-29-4

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands in three compartment sink.

12A-03-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

53A-05-6

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen.

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic sanitizer and bleach substance not labeled.

41-17-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles of peach tea on walk in floor

08B-38-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while preparing food.

13-07-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Purple Orchid last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Purple Orchid on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Purple Orchid?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Purple Orchid.

How does Purple Orchid compare to other restaurants in Hollywood?

Purple Orchid most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Hollywood average of 75.

Has Purple Orchid's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Purple Orchid have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Purple Orchid 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 Purple Orchid inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Purple Orchid is inspected around two times per year on average.

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