Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

THE MADRAS CAFE

7730 W SANDLAKE RD · ORLANDO · Orange County · FL 32819

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 31, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3578782
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10758485
DBPR license5812659

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority1 Intermediate18 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical24 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

24 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 5

#19High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored on prep table on cookline **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#20High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with raw meat in reach in chest freezer.

#21High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Less than 4 hours. Operator placed in walk-in cooler for temperature recovery Vegetable cutlets (57f – Cold Holding); egg rolls (52F – Cold Holding) 1 hr later Vegetable cutlets (40F – Cold Holding); egg rolls (39F – Cold Holding) **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#22High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored next to open food package in outside storage unit.

#23High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb at mop sink

Intermediate 1

#24Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked throughout kitchen and walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 18

#1Basic16-03-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic32-04-4

Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors men's restroom door. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl with no handle used to dispense sugar. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling tile has hole over prep table in kitchen.

#5Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic24-26-4

Basic – Clean cooking pots not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in kitchen.

#7Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Fryer baskets warped. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing on cookline **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor cabbage in kitchen and lemons in bar area. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#13Basic36-62-4

Basic – Light not functioning on exhaust hood. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#14Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in kitchen holding units. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#15Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface on cookline

#16Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Rear Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#17Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered green beans in reach in chest freezer. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#18Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wiping cloths at bar and on reach in chest freezer **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 12, 2026 11:38 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
4 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
4 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.