Purple Orchid

11720 Ne 2 Ave, Miami, FL 33161

Indian

Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show nine inspections at Purple Orchid stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 27, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Among Miami restaurants, the typical score is 74; Purple Orchid is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 27, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Dec 22, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restrooms. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-22: On 12/22/2025 at the time of the callback inspection one self-closing door missing. **Time Extended**

32-04-4

Oct 16, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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/. Kitchen was remodeled and some equipments were added. **Warning**

51-16-7

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restrooms. **Warning**

32-04-4

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**

32-12-6

Jan 13, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Hood filters soiled.

36-68-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.

23-03-4

Aug 9, 2024

Routine - Food

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

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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Mar 22, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Oct 13, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed a beef lasagna held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside walk-in cooler.

02C-02-5

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Metal tray without handle inside flour. Chef removed them. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives between reach in cooler and preparation table. Chef removed them. **Corrected On-Site**

10-17-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food de inside oven.

22-08-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted.

14-17-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wiping cloth on top of the preparation table.

21-12-4

Feb 17, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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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. Poster was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

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. Form was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Food debris under cooking equipments

36-01-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven

22-08-4

Dec 9, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled

22-02-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: chicken, sausages m pasta, lasagna held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

02C-02-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled

23-03-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.

02D-01-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Purple Orchid last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Purple Orchid on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Purple Orchid?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Purple Orchid.

How does Purple Orchid compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Purple Orchid most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

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 four 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 three times per year on average.

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