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THE MADRAS CAFE

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 22, 2023
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3381758
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8470126
DBPR license5812659

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority8 Intermediate14 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical25 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#15High Priority01B-02-5

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

Repeat ViolationWarningStop Sale
#16High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Onion sauce,67 f,yogurt,59 f,cooked cauliflower,60 f,onion rings,60 f,cooked vegetables,60 f held more than four hours. Stop Sale.Milk,48 f held less than four hours in reach in cooler transferred to reach in freezer for a quick chill.Operator stated that the technician was on site at 11 a.m. Informed operator not to store time temperature control for safety food in walk in cooler. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#17High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.Multi purpose cleaner stored by clean utensils at the bar. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 8

#18Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.White cutting board is stained. Can opener is soiled. **Warning**

Warning
#19Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Dish stored inside handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#20Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#21Intermediate53A-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/ **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#22Intermediate51-14-7

Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – Storage added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#23Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning
#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.Onion sauce,fried vegetables. **Warning**

Warning
#25Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit shut off at employee handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 14

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Sauces in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean spoons not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic29-18-4

Basic – Drain cover(s) missing.Cooks line. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Watch. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic13-03-4

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

Warning
#6Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout the establishment.Drain holes are soiled. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.Broken tiles in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.Sauces **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#9Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#10Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filters in kitchen. Wall soiled throughout the establishment. Interior of mop sink. Wipe down all equipment throughout the establishment. Soda gun is soiled at bar area. Residue build up outside walk in cooler door. **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic35B-05-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present.Base of back door. **Warning**

Warning
#12Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair.Water is leaking on floor by fryer area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#13Basic14-20-4

Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover throughout the establishment **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#14Basic36-30-4

Basic – Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom.Three comp sink area. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 23, 2026 12:51 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
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 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 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
3 observation(s)

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