THE MADRAS CAFE
7730 W SANDLAKE RD · ORLANDO · Orange County · FL 32819
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
01B-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-23: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: **Time Extended**
03A-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-23: Operator is not storing any cold holding temperature control for safety food in walk in cooler and reach in cooler. Operator is waiting on technician to get a part to repair walk in cooler. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: Operator does not have anything in the walk in cooler. Operator is using the sister restaurant Saffron walk-in cooler. Operator is shopping at Costco daily. **Time Extended**
Intermediate 5
22-02-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.White cutting board is stained. Can opener is soiled. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-23: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: **Time Extended**
31A-11-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Dish stored inside handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-23: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: **Time Extended**
51-14-7Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-23: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-23: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-23: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: **Time Extended**
Basic 14
14-01-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Sauces in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-23: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: **Time Extended**
24-05-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Clean spoons not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-23: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: **Time Extended**
29-18-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Drain cover(s) missing.Cooks line. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-23: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: **Time Extended**
13-07-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Watch. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-23: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: **Time Extended**
13-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-23: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: **Time Extended**
36-73-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout the establishment.Drain holes are soiled. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-23: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: **Time Extended**
36-17-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.Broken tiles in kitchen. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-23: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: **Time Extended**
08B-47-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.Sauces **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-23: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: **Time Extended**
10-20-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-23: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: **Time Extended**
23-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-23: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: **Time Extended**
35B-05-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present.Base of back door. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-23: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: **Time Extended**
29-08-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair.Water is leaking on floor by fryer area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-23: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: **Time Extended**
14-20-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover throughout the establishment **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-23: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: **Time Extended**
36-30-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom.Three comp sink area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-23: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 23, 2026 12:33 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.