Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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THE MADRAS CAFE

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 18, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3612499
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10901217
DBPR license5812659

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate14 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical20 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#15High Priority02C-01-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#16High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 12 total -2 under dish machine area -10 in outdoor storage unit on top of bags of flour and on walls by flour **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#17High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Blue colored spray bottle next to soda syrups **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Intermediate 3

#18Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener Dirty knives on holding rack in kitchen

#19Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Wok spoon in hand sink by cooks line **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#20Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager showed up at end of inspection

Basic 14

#1Basic16-23-4

Basic – Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

#2Basic36-34-5

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

Repeat Violation
#3Basic24-26-4

Basic – Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

#4Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. To go single service containers Above steam table area

#5Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. One dead in outside storage unit on top of bag of flour

#6Basic29-18-4

Basic – Drain cover(s) missing. Near mop sink next to dish machine area

#7Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door

#8Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. In dining area across from private dining room

#9Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer next to ice machine

#10Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On cooks line Under **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#11Basic36-62-4

Basic – Light not functioning. One in hood kitchen, and one in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#12Basic14-33-4

Basic – Under counter prep shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In kitchen next to steam table

#13Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Near wok station

#14Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. 1- pipe under hand sink by cooks line 2- handle in mop sink near dish machine

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 21, 2026 7:52 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
2 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
4 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
1 observation(s)

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