Pearls Chinese Restaurant in Orlando

Last inspected:

5438 Central Florida Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32821
Overview

Pearls Chinese Restaurant in Orlando has accumulated 285 violations across 30 inspections since 2016, averaging 9.5 per visit. The facility was shut down twice for roach activity and once for roach and rodent activity. Fire safety violations included portable fire extinguishers in the red recharge zone on the cookline, cited in consecutive inspections in June 2017. Top recurring violations involve food contact surfaces, proper hand and arm washing, and employee health policy compliance.

Most recent closure: September 22, 2022 for roach & rodent activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

30Inspections
285Violations
2Closures
2Fire
$1,200in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Pearls Chinese Restaurant in Orlando: Comparison to Orange County Averages

This Facility 9.5 violations / inspection 9.5 violations per inspection
Orange County Avg 5.9 violations / inspection 5.9 county average
This Facility 2 emergency closures 2 closures
Orange County Avg 0.12 closures / facility 0.12 county average

Pearls Chinese Restaurant in Orlando: Emergency Closure History (2)

Emergency closure history for Pearls Chinese Restaurant in Orlando
DateReasonReopened
Roach & rodent activity 09:24:00
Roach activity 08:14:00

Pearls Chinese Restaurant in Orlando: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)

Total fines on record: $1,200.00

Disciplinary action history for Pearls Chinese Restaurant in Orlando
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
4--2022048643 $800.00 Sep 22, 2022 Fort Lauderdale
4--2021002417 $400.00 Jan 7, 2021 Miami (Doral)

Pearls Chinese Restaurant in Orlando: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)

— 2 fire violations

— Complaint Full · 45-02-4 · Call Back - Complied

Inspector Observation: - From inspection on 2017-06-07: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Class 'K' fire extinguisher on cookline in red 'recharge' zone - From follow-up inspection on 2017-06-14: Class 'K' Fire extinguisher still in red 'recharge' zine. **Time Extended**

— Complaint Full · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Class 'K' fire extinguisher on cookline in red 'recharge' zone

Pearls Chinese Restaurant in Orlando: Full Inspection History — DBPR (30)

— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections30 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections37 violations · 25 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— 4 inspections18 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections21 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections53 violations · 36 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 20 violations (13 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Pearls Chinese Restaurant in Orlando: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pearls Chinese Restaurant in Orlando last inspected?
Pearls Chinese Restaurant in Orlando was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 7, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
When was Pearls Chinese Restaurant in Orlando last shut down?
Pearls Chinese Restaurant in Orlando was last shut down on September 22, 2022 for roach & rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at Pearls Chinese Restaurant in Orlando?
The most frequently cited violations at Pearls Chinese Restaurant in Orlando are: Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces, Employee health policy.
How many health inspections has Pearls Chinese Restaurant in Orlando had?
Pearls Chinese Restaurant in Orlando has had 30 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Pearls Chinese Restaurant in Orlando find?
Pearls Chinese Restaurant in Orlando was most recently inspected on January 7, 2026 with 6 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Pearls Chinese Restaurant in Orlando ever been shut down?
Yes, Pearls Chinese Restaurant in Orlando has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
Has Pearls Chinese Restaurant in Orlando had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Pearls Chinese Restaurant in Orlando has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Pearls Chinese Restaurant in Orlando faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Pearls Chinese Restaurant in Orlando has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,200.00 in fines.
How much has Pearls Chinese Restaurant in Orlando been fined?
Pearls Chinese Restaurant in Orlando has been fined a total of $1,200.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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