JOY LUCK CAFE

Name: JOY LUCK CAFE
Address: 5000 S CLYDE MORRIS BLVD STE 8, PORT ORANGE, FL, 32127, US
Rating: 36.3

5000 S CLYDE MORRIS BLVD STE 8, PORT ORANGE, FL 32127

License #7406438

☕ Café/Breakfast ℹ️

36.3 Grade F / 100

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October 2, 2026 · 10 findings · 1 critical

Routine - Food

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JOY LUCK CAFE in PORT ORANGE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 36.3 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 6 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 2, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 69 total violations — 13 critical, 8 major, 48 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs stored on top shelf inside walk in cooler above bottles of sauce/condiments -raw chicken stored above packaged sauces out front
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of smoker -hood filters -stainless steel shelving in warewashing area -exterior of salamander/oven/warmer next to wok
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -near back door, rainwater slightly intruding at threshold of back door due to drainage
[42-02-4] Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. -ladder stored inside corner next to freezer with significant soiled floor
[36-24-5] Disrepair/other damage to wall. -bathroom next to/behind toilet. Some water damage evident
[08B-52-4] Food stored under dripping condensation/water line. -inside cooler at cook line across from woks, condensation dripping at edge above uncovered food being used on the cookline. Advised to keep covered/protected away from sources of contamination
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -areas in back around 3 comp sink, water heater -side of floor next to freezer/walk in door -are under hand sink next to smoker at end of cookline
[14-20-4] Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf/wall/surface cover.
[49-05-4] Flammables stored near a source of ignition. For reporting purposes only. -plastic buckets and mop bucket stored up against gas water heater with a lower pilot panel that is deteriorating , manager shifted some buckets away and attempted to correct cover/ panel
[02C-03-5] Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -cooked pork

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -bowl used to dispense sugar
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -underneath cookline equipment
[22-08-4] Interior of salamander/oven on cook line has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -soiled gaskets to walk in cooler -some grease build up at hood filters on left side of cook line
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.
[25-32-4] Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -no.10 cans reused for broth
[35B-13-4] Screening at back door is not maintaining 16-mesh to the inch due to disrepair.
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -plastic food trays across from cook line on top shelf
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. -bulk sugar
[06-02-5] Thawed portions of raw animal food rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit for more than 4 hours (including all time for preparation, thawing and subsequent cooking or cooling combined) while being thawed under running water. -raw chicken, under cold running water for less than 2 hours per manager. 67F. Manager placed inti walk in cooler
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -handle to 3 compartment sink
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -sugar/salt on cook line inside lexan containers
[01B-01-4] Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -damaged cans used to dispense broth at cook line
[35A-09-4] Presence of insects or other pests. -ants inside open bulk sugar on cook line. See stop sale.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw chicken stored above sauces inside walk in cooler
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. -sugar, contaminated by pest

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[33-02-4] Cardboard box used as garbage container.
[36-06-4] Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. -in front of 3 compartment sink
[14-45-4] Cardboard used to line pallet storing bagged rice
[21-05-5] Cloth used as a food-contact surface. -cloth rag making direct food contact with cooked chicken inside pan in walk in cooler.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phone on top of multi use prep table
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
[08B-47-4] Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -chicken, inside walk in cooler
[33-23-4] Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -sides of salamander next to fryers -side of fryers
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid. -shared dumpster for plaza, lid open Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. -boxes from raw chicken on ground behind dumpster
[25-32-4] Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -no. 10 cans reused for sauces/other food products
[41-07-4] Container of medicine improperly stored. -on shelf next to seasonings, above prep table. Advised to keep all medicines stored in area away from food and food preparation surfaces
[01B-01-4] Dented/damaged cans present. See stop sale. -operator bending cans for use with pouring broth/other food items. Operator removed from cook line.
[22-12-5] Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs above cut celery inside cooler on cookline Raw chicken stored above bucket of sauce inside walk in cooler 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 poultry, raw beef, raw pork inside opened commercial packaging stacked up against one another inside chest freezer in back
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -equipment stored inside basin of hand sink at end of cook line
[02C-04-5] Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. -smoked pork