Tai Won
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
39
Score
Across the available record, Tai Won has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Tai Won was last inspected on Apr 8, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 15 violations per visit versus roughly nine violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “ice buildup in walk-in freezer”, showing up four times.
Compared to other Orlando restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cut cabbage in walk in cooler. Operator moved chicken **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Hand wash sink at dish area
27-19-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at dish area. Operator placed paper towels **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Not accurate by 15 degrees Fahrenheit
05-06-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Pot with no handle used to scoop rice. Operator removed
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Walk in freezer shelves
14-05-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled with grease at cook line and behind oven
36-73-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Prep station
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease around fryers
23-03-4
Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Kitchen exit door screen torn
35B-09-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Spring rolls not covered at reach in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing chicken in standing water at 3 compartment sink. Operator turned cold water on. Thawing pork at room temperature. Operator placed pork inside walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
39
Nov 3, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Cardboard in with cooked pork. Manager discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink located next to triple sink. Restroom- management filled. Manager added paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink located next to triple sink
31B-03-4
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 in flour bin. Manager stood it up. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 79F. Manager discarded water from bowl holding spoons for rice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink located next to triple sink
31B-04-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
35B-03-4
Basic - handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hand sink located next to triple sink.
29-09-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. On storage rack.
14-45-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
41
Mar 24, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 4 rat droppings in unused bathroom.
35A-04-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked pork 45F-48F Cold Holding) in prep table. Made at 11am per operator. Operator immediately removed to freezer for temperature recovery **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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. No time mark on chicken and cut cabbage made at 2pm per operator.
03F-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw shell eggs over sauce in prep cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw beef in walk in freezer both out of original packaging. Both stored over packaged spring rolls
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Operator discarded water from rice scoop into handsink -Food debris in hand sink at back kitchen
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In msg container, operator immediately removed
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above walk in cooler.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Various Ceiling tiles throughout kitchen out place/ disrepair
36-32-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Small cutting board at fry station
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under fryers -Heavy puddle of grease on floor behind smoker. - walk in freezer
36-73-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked lids on flour and cooked rice containers. As well as dry rice containers
14-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop. Operator immediately removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Sides of fryers and grill -Sides of prep table and cooler -hood filters -fan above soup well
23-03-4
Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Back screen door is torn
35B-09-4
18
Sep 4, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
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 operator with sign.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bathroom. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in bulk containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.inside walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-05-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between make table. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with sign **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Wings in standing water, operators turned water on. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
52
Apr 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
45
Oct 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bowl in sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open bottle of water on table on cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Flour container. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
35B-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
64
May 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
52
Jan 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tai Won last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tai Won on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tai Won?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in walk-in freezer” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Tai Won.
How does Tai Won compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Tai Won most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Tai Won's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Tai Won have averaged around 15 violations per visit, up from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Tai Won means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Tai Won inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tai Won is inspected around two times per year on average.
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