Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
28
Last inspection
December 1, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
24 / 4
Orchidea currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on December 1, 2025 found 6 violations, including 4 critical violations, for a total score of 28 points.
Latest Violations
4 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
- Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Non-Critical
- Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
- Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Latest Inspection Details
December 1, 2025
- Date
- December 1, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- 28
- Critical points
- 24
- Non-critical points
- 4
- Violations
- 6 (4 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
2 inspections
Dec 1, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Sep 13, 2023
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Orchidea received a A grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in September 2023 with a score of 11.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Orchidea's latest score: 28
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orchidea's current NYC health grade?
Orchidea does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
When was Orchidea last inspected?
Orchidea was last inspected on December 1, 2025.
What was Orchidea's latest inspection score?
Orchidea's latest inspection score was 28 points.
How many violations did Orchidea have in its latest inspection?
Orchidea had 6 violations in its latest inspection, including 4 critical violations and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Orchidea located?
Orchidea is located at 4815 12th Avenue in Brooklyn, NY 11219.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50139455
Last updated: July 3, 2026