Orlando Florida, September 10, 2025
News Summary
Thirteen restaurants in Central Florida were temporarily closed due to health violations including cockroach infestations and improper food storage. During the week of inspections, three restaurants in Orlando experienced closures. China Garden, East Garden, and Saigon Noodle and Grill were all found with severe health concerns, particularly cockroach sightings. All three eateries managed to address their violations and reopened within the same week, although China Garden required additional inspections due to persistent issues.
Orlando
13 Central Florida restaurants temporarily closed after health inspections
Thirteen restaurants across Central Florida were temporarily closed following health inspections conducted between September 1 and September 7, 2025. The closures were ordered because inspectors found health violations that included cockroach infestations, issues with food storage, evidence of rodent droppings, and other violations that compromised food safety. The closure decisions are based on inspection records released by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
Immediate outcomes and reopenings
Three of the closed establishments were located in Orlando. The Orlando businesses temporarily closed were China Garden on Colonial Drive, East Garden on Colonial Drive, and Saigon Noodle and Grill on Washington Street. Inspection records show cockroaches were found at each of these three Orlando restaurants. All three Orlando eateries were able to meet inspection standards and reopen within the same week after addressing the violations. China Garden required multiple follow-up visits from inspectors due to persistent cockroach issues before it was allowed to reopen.
Source and scope of data
The information about these closures comes from inspection records maintained by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. The DBPR report covers the Central Florida region and lists each establishment that was ordered to temporarily cease operations during the specified inspection week.
Types of violations identified
Inspections cited several categories of violations. The most specifically documented problem in the available records was the presence of cockroaches at the three Orlando locations named above. Other violations recorded across the 13 closures included improper food storage practices and evidence of rodents, such as droppings. The report also lists additional, unspecified violations that contributed to the closures; those are not itemized by count in the summary data.
Health and safety implications
Health inspectors temporarily close food service establishments when conditions present a direct risk to public health. The closures require operators to correct the identified problems and pass follow-up inspections before reopening. The DBPR’s approach prioritizes removing immediate health hazards and ensuring corrective actions are taken to reduce the risk of foodborne illness and contamination.
What happened in Orlando specifically
In Orlando, the three named restaurants addressed inspection findings and completed the required corrective actions within days. China Garden needed additional visits due to ongoing cockroach issues before inspectors accepted remediation measures and allowed the restaurant to reopen. The other two Orlando businesses completed corrections and reopened after fewer follow-up checks.
What this means for diners
Temporary closures signal that inspectors found conditions that could impact the safety of food served to customers. Diners can check current inspection statuses through the DBPR’s public records to confirm whether a restaurant has passed follow-up inspections and is licensed to operate. Restaurants that reopen after successful corrections are allowed to resume normal service once inspectors verify compliance.
Next steps and enforcement
After a temporary closure, establishments must correct the violations cited and undergo re-inspection. Inspectors may perform multiple follow-up visits if problems persist. Continued failure to meet standards can lead to extended closures or additional enforcement actions under state health and licensing rules.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which restaurants were closed in Orlando?
The Orlando locations named in the inspection records were China Garden on Colonial Drive, East Garden on Colonial Drive, and Saigon Noodle and Grill on Washington Street.
Why were the restaurants closed?
Inspections found health violations that included cockroaches, food storage problems, rodent droppings, and other unspecified violations that created a risk to public health.
How long were the restaurants closed?
All three Orlando restaurants reopened within the same week after completing corrective actions and passing follow-up inspections. One restaurant, China Garden, required multiple follow-up visits before reopening.
Where does this information come from?
The data and closure orders come from inspection records published by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
How can I check a restaurant’s inspection status?
Inspection records and reopening status can be checked through the DBPR’s public records or the relevant local health department databases when available.
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