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PUNJAB KITCHEN

5479 W IRLO BRONSON MEMORIAL HWY, STE 192 · KISSIMMEE · Osceola County · FL 34746

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 20, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3330681
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8349938
DBPR license5911139

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority8 Intermediate15 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical27 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#16High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#17High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 10 ppm. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#18High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#19High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Food preparation lowboy unit cooked meat (44F – Cold Holding); shredded cheese (44F – Cold Holding). Operator placed ice. -Butter 76F on kitchen table top, placed overnight, operator instructed to discard, **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 8

#20Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#21Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Walk in cooler shelves soiled with food debris, **Warning**

Warning
#22Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#23Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at food preparation area handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#24Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#25Intermediate22-38-5

Intermediate – No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#26Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning
#27Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Yogurt prepared 48 hours in kitchen lowboy and storage area reach in cooker , unit not datemarked. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 15

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Diced onions in reach in cooler dispense and plate ,using container with no handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Broken gasket in freezer chest, by cookline l **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic29-09-4

Basic – Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. 1- Missing faucet of two faucets, to three compartment sink at washware area. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic13-03-4

Basic – Food employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in freezer chest . **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#7Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Washware hand sink and bathroom missing sign. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Freezer chest gasket soiled with dirt . -dish machine racks, soiled with dirt and grime, **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened soda bottle stored in kitchen lowboy unit. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#11Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Three compartment sink, missing part of pvc pipe , leaking into bin. **Warning**

Warning
#12Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered, in cookline reach in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#13Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**

Warning
#14Basic36-22-4

Basic – Wash ware floor area covered with standing water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#15Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle from washware area hand sink, food preparation hand sink. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 16, 2026 12:19 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 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
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
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 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
3 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.