ORCHIDS THAI RESTAURANT

Name: ORCHIDS THAI RESTAURANT
Address: 8647 REGENCY PARK BLVD, PORT RICHEY, FL, 34668, US
Rating: 81

8647 REGENCY PARK BLVD, PORT RICHEY, FL 34668

License #6102705

81 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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ORCHIDS THAI RESTAURANT in PORT RICHEY currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 81 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 17, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 11 total violations — 2 critical, 4 major, 5 minor.

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[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. A bowl in the hand sink. The operator removed the bowl.
[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 the prep table.
[29-45-4] Hose attached to faucet at three-compartment/food preparation/handwash sink eliminating required air gap.
[10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
[12B-02-4] Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating in the kitchen area.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[22-41-4] Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. The dishwasher initially read 0 ppm chlorine. The operator replaced the old bucket with a new one. After replacement, the dishwasher bucket - chlorine level measured 100 ppm.
[51-16-7] No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans not accurate. Storage room and freezer the hallway between the bathroom and the kitchen not on plans. Hand wash sink in the sushi area is not on the plans. No updated plans in OnBase, operator states they have not submitted plans yet.
[53B-14-5] 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. Supotchanee W. expired 1/18/2026. FRLA
[51-09-4] Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Seats increased from 50 to 71.

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