Purple Orchid

12235 Pines Blvd 4 Flr, Pembroke Pines, FL 33026

Asian / Fusion

Last inspected: Jan 16, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Purple Orchid has been inspected six times since 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 16, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

Restaurants in Pembroke Pines average 79, so Purple Orchid is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 16, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Sep 24, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Feb 10, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -Observed 1 badly dented can with Golden Corn on dry storage shelf, operator informed and stop sale issued.

01B-01-4

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed 1 food thermometer reads 26F. Not calculated. However establishment has several thermometers that are properly calibrated.

05-06-4

Sep 10, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed no time marked on TCS pastries at front counter held using time asa public health control. Per operator, items placed in unit 1.5 hours prior to the inspection. Operator correctly time marked items. **Corrected On-Site**

03F-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed empanadas hot held at 126F in food warmer at front counter. Per operator, items cooked 1.5 hours prior to the inspection. Operator increased the temperature on the unit for maximum heat **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -Observed quaternary ammonium sanitizer at 00 ppm. Operator correct solution to 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

21-08-4

Mar 5, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations.

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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed precooked eggs cold held at 46F in refrigerator drawer. Per operator, eggs placed in unit from yesterday. Precooked eggs did not removed from unit since.

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed precooked eggs cold held at 46F in refrigerator drawer. Per operator, eggs placed in unit from yesterday. Precooked eggs did not removed from unit since. See stop sale.

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink block with garbage container. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at front line. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with sanitizer in kitchen. Operator label **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Dec 20, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

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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 Jan 16, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Purple Orchid compare to other restaurants in Pembroke Pines?

Purple Orchid most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Pembroke Pines average of 79.

Has Purple Orchid's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Purple Orchid have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent 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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