La Orquidea
Last inspected: Sep 18, 2025
74
Score
La Orquidea, located at 226 N Hwy Ave in Blackshear, GA, underwent a moderate risk inspection on September 18, 2025, with a score of 74. This inspection identified one critical, one major, and one minor violation, including issues with food separation and protection, cleaning and sanitizing of food-contact surfaces, and approved thawing methods. Across three recorded inspections, La Orquidea has primarily received medium-risk classifications.
3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 18, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.
74
Feb 6, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
86
Jul 9, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
67
Violations — Sep 18, 2025 Inspection
4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed containers of marinated raw meats being stored on same shelf as a container of chopped lettuce in RIC. Raw meats shall be stored below ready to eat foods to prevent contamination. COS. Items were rearranged for proper storage.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several heavily stained plastic containers stored with clean dishes. All food contact surfaces including storage containers shall be cleaned and sanitized after each use or discarded if they are unable to be cleaned. COS. Containers were discarded.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
11C - approved thawing methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food being thawed in prep sink without water flowing over it. All frozen foods shall be thawed using an approved thawing method.
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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