License No. 5802182|Public Food Service Establishment|Orange County, FloridaInspected Mar 16, 2026

State of Florida Inspection Record

LAM'S GARDEN

2505 E COLONIAL DR, ORLANDO, FL 32803

State inspectors have documented 6 high-priority violations at LAM'S GARDEN over the past year. That's the kind that can make you sick. Consider the alternatives below. The trailing-year record shows 34 violations, including 6 high-priority and 0 Emergency Orders of Closure.

Serious

32.6

Trailing year of inspections

How this kitchen compares

Against ORLANDO

Scores higher than 11% of the 3646 inspected restaurants in ORLANDO on the trailing-year record.

32.6

Lowest scoreCity median · 78.1Highest score

Against Orange County

6 high-priority violations on the trailing-year record — above the Orange County average of 2.0.

This kitchen6

County average2.0

Above county average

Computed from the trailing-year records of all inspected restaurants in the same city and county. Official State of Florida inspection data — scores calculated by this site.

The Inspection Record

11 inspections

Full available history. The score uses only the most recent 365 days — older visits are shown for context, not counted.

Visit 01 — Routine - Food

Mar 16, 2026

Disposition

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Food at unsafe temperature

Food held, cooled, cooked, or reheated outside safe temperatures, letting dangerous bacteria multiply.

High-priority×2

Raw-food separation & protection

Repeat — 5th time

Raw meat, poultry, or seafood not separated from ready-to-eat food, or food left unprotected during prep, storage, or display.

High-priority×2

Dishwashing facilities & test kits

Dish machine or sinks not set up or working properly, or missing sanitizer test kit and gauges.

Intermediate

Handwash sinks & supplies

Repeat — 5th time

Handwash sink missing, blocked, or used for other purposes, or missing soap, towels, or the handwash sign.

Intermediate

Equipment & surface condition

Repeat — 10th time

Food-contact or nonfood-contact surfaces improperly designed, constructed, maintained, or located.

Basic×3

Plumbing & backflow

Repeat — 2nd time

Plumbing not installed or maintained properly — leaks, mop sink issues, unserviced water filters, or missing backflow prevention.

Basic×2

Wiping cloths & linens

Repeat — 4th time

Dirty wiping cloths not stored in sanitizer, or soiled linens handled improperly.

Basic

Dirty food-contact surfaces

Repeat — 7th time

Surfaces that touch food — cutting boards, ice bins, dish racks — soiled or not sanitized.

Basic

Non-food surfaces dirty

Repeat — 6th time

Shelves, counters, handles, or equipment exteriors soiled with grease, debris, or dust.

Basic

Floors, walls & ceilings

Repeat — 10th time

Floors, walls, ceilings, or attached equipment dirty, damaged, or poorly vented.

Basic

Source: State of FloridaState inspection document

Visit 02 — Routine - Food

Oct 20, 2025

Disposition

Follow-up inspection · Compliance recordedCall Back - Complied

Raw-food separation & protection

Repeat — 4th time

Raw meat, poultry, or seafood not separated from ready-to-eat food, or food left unprotected during prep, storage, or display.

High-priority

Manager certification & training

Repeat — 2nd time

Missing or expired food manager certification, or employee food-safety training not documented.

Intermediate×2

Equipment & surface condition

Repeat — 9th time

Food-contact or nonfood-contact surfaces improperly designed, constructed, maintained, or located.

Basic×2

Wiping cloths & linens

Repeat — 3rd time

Dirty wiping cloths not stored in sanitizer, or soiled linens handled improperly.

Basic

Dirty food-contact surfaces

Repeat — 6th time

Surfaces that touch food — cutting boards, ice bins, dish racks — soiled or not sanitized.

Basic

Non-food surfaces dirty

Repeat — 5th time

Shelves, counters, handles, or equipment exteriors soiled with grease, debris, or dust.

Basic

Floors, walls & ceilings

Repeat — 9th time

Floors, walls, ceilings, or attached equipment dirty, damaged, or poorly vented.

Basic

Source: State of FloridaState inspection document

Compliance recorded on the Emergency Order of Closure of Sep 5, 2023 — Visit 11 in this ledger.

776 days between recordsElapsed time between records—not confirmed time closed.

Earlier history — outside the scoring window

Visit 03 — Routine - Food

Oct 10, 2025

Disposition

Warning Issued

Raw-food separation & protection

Repeat — 3rd time

Raw meat, poultry, or seafood not separated from ready-to-eat food, or food left unprotected during prep, storage, or display.

High-priority

Manager certification & training

Missing or expired food manager certification, or employee food-safety training not documented.

Intermediate×2

Water source & pressure

Repeat — 2nd time

Water not safe, or hot (100°F) and cold water not available under pressure.

Intermediate

Equipment & surface condition

Repeat — 8th time

Food-contact or nonfood-contact surfaces improperly designed, constructed, maintained, or located.

Basic×2

Wiping cloths & linens

Repeat — 2nd time

Dirty wiping cloths not stored in sanitizer, or soiled linens handled improperly.

Basic

Dirty food-contact surfaces

Repeat — 5th time

Surfaces that touch food — cutting boards, ice bins, dish racks — soiled or not sanitized.

Basic

Non-food surfaces dirty

Repeat — 4th time

Shelves, counters, handles, or equipment exteriors soiled with grease, debris, or dust.

Basic

Floors, walls & ceilings

Repeat — 8th time

Floors, walls, ceilings, or attached equipment dirty, damaged, or poorly vented.

Basic

Source: State of FloridaState inspection document

Visit 04 — Routine - Food

Jan 10, 2025

Disposition

Follow-up inspection · Compliance recordedCall Back - Complied

Equipment & surface condition

Repeat — 7th time

Food-contact or nonfood-contact surfaces improperly designed, constructed, maintained, or located.

Basic×2

Floors, walls & ceilings

Repeat — 7th time

Floors, walls, ceilings, or attached equipment dirty, damaged, or poorly vented.

Basic

Source: State of FloridaState inspection document

Compliance recorded on the Emergency Order of Closure of Sep 5, 2023 — Visit 11 in this ledger.

493 days between recordsElapsed time between records—not confirmed time closed.

Visit 05 — Routine - Food

Jan 2, 2025

Disposition

Warning Issued

Raw-food separation & protection

Repeat — 2nd time

Raw meat, poultry, or seafood not separated from ready-to-eat food, or food left unprotected during prep, storage, or display.

High-priority

Handwash sinks & supplies

Repeat — 4th time

Handwash sink missing, blocked, or used for other purposes, or missing soap, towels, or the handwash sign.

Intermediate

Equipment & surface condition

Repeat — 6th time

Food-contact or nonfood-contact surfaces improperly designed, constructed, maintained, or located.

Basic×2

Dirty food-contact surfaces

Repeat — 4th time

Surfaces that touch food — cutting boards, ice bins, dish racks — soiled or not sanitized.

Basic

Non-food surfaces dirty

Repeat — 3rd time

Shelves, counters, handles, or equipment exteriors soiled with grease, debris, or dust.

Basic

Floors, walls & ceilings

Repeat — 6th time

Floors, walls, ceilings, or attached equipment dirty, damaged, or poorly vented.

Basic

Source: State of FloridaState inspection document

Visit 06 — Routine - Food

Aug 20, 2024

Disposition

Follow-up inspection · Compliance recordedCall Back - Complied

Advisories, date marking & labeling

Repeat — 4th time

Missing consumer advisory for raw or undercooked items, ready-to-eat food not date-marked, or food not properly labeled.

Intermediate

Equipment & surface condition

Repeat — 5th time

Food-contact or nonfood-contact surfaces improperly designed, constructed, maintained, or located.

Basic

Garbage & premises

Repeat — 2nd time

Garbage overflowing or uncovered, or the premises not maintained.

Basic

Floors, walls & ceilings

Repeat — 5th time

Floors, walls, ceilings, or attached equipment dirty, damaged, or poorly vented.

Basic

Source: State of FloridaState inspection document

Compliance recorded on the Emergency Order of Closure of Sep 5, 2023 — Visit 11 in this ledger.

350 days between recordsElapsed time between records—not confirmed time closed.

Visit 07 — Routine - Food

Aug 13, 2024

Disposition

Warning Issued

Handwashing & employee habits

Repeat — 3rd time

Hands not washed or gloves not changed when required, or employees eating, drinking, or smoking in food areas.

High-priority×2

Handwash sinks & supplies

Repeat — 3rd time

Handwash sink missing, blocked, or used for other purposes, or missing soap, towels, or the handwash sign.

Intermediate×2

Advisories, date marking & labeling

Repeat — 3rd time

Missing consumer advisory for raw or undercooked items, ready-to-eat food not date-marked, or food not properly labeled.

Intermediate

Water source & pressure

Water not safe, or hot (100°F) and cold water not available under pressure.

Intermediate

Equipment & surface condition

Repeat — 4th time

Food-contact or nonfood-contact surfaces improperly designed, constructed, maintained, or located.

Basic×2

Floors, walls & ceilings

Repeat — 4th time

Floors, walls, ceilings, or attached equipment dirty, damaged, or poorly vented.

Basic×2

Dirty food-contact surfaces

Repeat — 3rd time

Surfaces that touch food — cutting boards, ice bins, dish racks — soiled or not sanitized.

Basic

Garbage & premises

Garbage overflowing or uncovered, or the premises not maintained.

Basic

Source: State of FloridaState inspection document

Visit 08 — Routine - Food

Apr 2, 2024

Disposition

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Advisories, date marking & labeling

Repeat — 2nd time

Missing consumer advisory for raw or undercooked items, ready-to-eat food not date-marked, or food not properly labeled.

Intermediate×2

Equipment & surface condition

Repeat — 3rd time

Food-contact or nonfood-contact surfaces improperly designed, constructed, maintained, or located.

Basic×2

Floors, walls & ceilings

Repeat — 3rd time

Floors, walls, ceilings, or attached equipment dirty, damaged, or poorly vented.

Basic×2

Dirty food-contact surfaces

Repeat — 2nd time

Surfaces that touch food — cutting boards, ice bins, dish racks — soiled or not sanitized.

Basic

Non-food surfaces dirty

Repeat — 2nd time

Shelves, counters, handles, or equipment exteriors soiled with grease, debris, or dust.

Basic

Lighting

Repeat — 2nd time

Inadequate lighting, or bulbs over food areas not shielded or shatter-protected.

Basic

Source: State of FloridaState inspection document

Visit 09 — Routine - Food

Nov 7, 2023

Disposition

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Raw-food separation & protection

Raw meat, poultry, or seafood not separated from ready-to-eat food, or food left unprotected during prep, storage, or display.

High-priority×2

Handwashing & employee habits

Repeat — 2nd time

Hands not washed or gloves not changed when required, or employees eating, drinking, or smoking in food areas.

High-priority

Pests & outer openings

Repeat — 2nd time

Roaches, rodents, flies, or other pests present — or doors and openings that let them in not protected.

High-priority

Handwash sinks & supplies

Repeat — 2nd time

Handwash sink missing, blocked, or used for other purposes, or missing soap, towels, or the handwash sign.

Intermediate

Equipment & surface condition

Repeat — 2nd time

Food-contact or nonfood-contact surfaces improperly designed, constructed, maintained, or located.

Basic×2

Improper thawing

High-risk food (like meat) thawed improperly, promoting bacterial growth.

Basic

Floors, walls & ceilings

Repeat — 2nd time

Floors, walls, ceilings, or attached equipment dirty, damaged, or poorly vented.

Basic

Personal belongings

Repeat — 2nd time

Employee jackets, phones, drinks, or other personal items stored where they can contaminate food.

Basic

Source: State of FloridaState inspection document

Visit 10 — Routine - Food

Sep 5, 2023

Disposition

Follow-up inspection · Compliance recordedEmergency Order Callback Complied

Advisories, date marking & labeling

Missing consumer advisory for raw or undercooked items, ready-to-eat food not date-marked, or food not properly labeled.

Intermediate

Equipment & surface condition

Food-contact or nonfood-contact surfaces improperly designed, constructed, maintained, or located.

Basic×2

Floors, walls & ceilings

Floors, walls, ceilings, or attached equipment dirty, damaged, or poorly vented.

Basic×2

Non-food surfaces dirty

Shelves, counters, handles, or equipment exteriors soiled with grease, debris, or dust.

Basic

Lighting

Inadequate lighting, or bulbs over food areas not shielded or shatter-protected.

Basic

Source: State of FloridaState inspection document

Compliance recorded on the Emergency Order of Closure of Sep 5, 2023 — Visit 11 in this ledger.

0 days between recordsElapsed time between records—not confirmed time closed.

Visit 11 — Routine - Food

Sep 5, 2023

Disposition

Emergency Order of ClosureEmergency order recommended

Emergency order on this visit

Pests & outer openings

Roaches, rodents, flies, or other pests present — or doors and openings that let them in not protected.

High-priority×2

Handwashing & employee habits

Hands not washed or gloves not changed when required, or employees eating, drinking, or smoking in food areas.

High-priority

Handwash sinks & supplies

Handwash sink missing, blocked, or used for other purposes, or missing soap, towels, or the handwash sign.

Intermediate×3

Advisories, date marking & labeling

Missing consumer advisory for raw or undercooked items, ready-to-eat food not date-marked, or food not properly labeled.

Intermediate

Employee health

A sick or symptomatic employee present, or staff unaware of when illness bars them from working with food.

Intermediate

Equipment & surface condition

Food-contact or nonfood-contact surfaces improperly designed, constructed, maintained, or located.

Basic×2

Wiping cloths & linens

Dirty wiping cloths not stored in sanitizer, or soiled linens handled improperly.

Basic×2

Dirty food-contact surfaces

Surfaces that touch food — cutting boards, ice bins, dish racks — soiled or not sanitized.

Basic×2

Floors, walls & ceilings

Floors, walls, ceilings, or attached equipment dirty, damaged, or poorly vented.

Basic×2

In-use utensil storage

Scoops and other in-use utensils stored improperly (e.g. handle down in the food).

Basic

Non-food surfaces dirty

Shelves, counters, handles, or equipment exteriors soiled with grease, debris, or dust.

Basic

Single-service articles

Single-use items (cups, straws, to-go containers) stored or handled improperly.

Basic

Plumbing & backflow

Plumbing not installed or maintained properly — leaks, mop sink issues, unserviced water filters, or missing backflow prevention.

Basic

Lighting

Inadequate lighting, or bulbs over food areas not shielded or shatter-protected.

Basic

Personal belongings

Employee jackets, phones, drinks, or other personal items stored where they can contaminate food.

Basic

Source: State of FloridaState inspection document

What the violations mean

Violation categories, explained

24 violations · 11 categories

Every violation on this record falls into one of the state's standardized categories. Here is what each category covers and why inspectors check for it — in plain English, with the trailing-year count for this kitchen.

Raw meat, poultry, and seafood must be kept away from ready-to-eat food, and all food must be protected during prep, storage, and display. Inspectors treat separation seriously because raw-food drips and splashes carry pathogens onto food that will not be cooked again.

On this record, the category appears in 2 of the 2 trailing-year inspections. The written details for each entry are in the state inspection documents linked above.

^† Item numbers refer to the State of Florida’s standardized inspection form; the same item recurring across visits indicates an unresolved problem. Severity groupings and the sanitation score are explained in How it works.

Establishment on File

Known Address

2505 E COLONIAL DR

ORLANDO, FL 32803

License No.

5802182

City Rank

#3259 of 3646

Inspected

Mar 16, 2026

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Emergency Orders of Closure

State of Florida orders recorded for this license since January 2015. A later follow-up compliance date is shown when it appears in the available record. These historical records do not establish whether the business is operating today.

Sep 5, 2023Closed by state orderEmergency Order of Closure · Rodent activityNo later follow-up record appears with this order in the available data.1 order betweenOct 20, 2022Closed by state orderEmergency Order of Closure · Rodent & fly activityNo later follow-up record appears with this order in the available data.

Linked via Public Records

Florida public records link this license to a registered entity. This is a public-records match, not an asserted fact of ownership.

Licensed to

LAM'S GARDEN RESTAURANT INC

State of Florida license holder — the owner of record on the restaurant license.

Registered Entity

Lam'S Garden Restaurant, INC.

Officers as Filed

Mark, Chu HaingP

Mark, Chun WahST

Gang-Mai JunVP

Registry records as of Aug 24, 2026; filings update quarterly.

Official inspection data from
State of Florida data — scores calculated by this site

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License on file

5802182

Inspected

Mar 16, 2026

Scoring

Trailing-year aggregate — How it works

Official State of Florida inspection records Opens myfloridalicense.com — the state's public inspection search

Official State of Florida inspection data — scores calculated by this site