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 dateOctober 27, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3723497
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13761990
DBPR license5812659

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority4 Intermediate16 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical22 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#17High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. More than 24 hours vegetable curry (50F – Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin ComplaintStop Sale
#18High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. More than 24 hours vegetable curry (50F – Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 4

#19Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards -blender -mixer

#20Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container in handwashing sink closest to fryer station

#21Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Fried cauliflower -cooked curries -cooked vegetables -cooked chicken in sauce

#22Intermediate31B-06-4

Intermediate – Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Next to handwashing sink next to dish machine

Basic 16

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

#2Basic16-03-4

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

Repeat Violation
#3Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in container of curry on cooks line reach in coolers, operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#4Basic24-26-4

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

#5Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. On top of bar items on bar side of establishment

#6Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Door for reach in freezer is in poor condition

#7Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic36-11-4

Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable.

#9Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Containers of food stored on floor in walk in cooler

#10Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#11Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -on cooks line

#12Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets of reach in coolers on cooks line -exterior or ovens on cooks line **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#13Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In reach in cooler on cooks line

#14Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

#15Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. -multiple food items not covered in walk in cooler , operator placed lids on all food items **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#16Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind three compartment sink

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 28, 2026 1:10 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
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 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
3 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
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.