Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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TAMARIND INDIAN CUISINE

501 N ORLANDO AVE #149 · WINTER PARK · Orange County · FL 32789

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 26, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3424618
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8661090
DBPR license5811455

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedApril 26, 2024 11:49 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedApril 27, 2024 10:52 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority2 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 6

#7High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked lamb cooling in walk in cooler for two days with temperature of 56F Cooked onion sauce cooling overnight in walk in cooler with temperature of 103F **Warning**

Warning
#8High Priority14-86-1

High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non grade paper towel lining samosas in reach in cooler **Warning**

Warning
#9High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw chicken stored on non grade bags in walk in freezer **Warning**

Warning
#10High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cooked fritters in reach in cooler across from fryers **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#11High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 5 live roaches on wall under dry ingredients located in dish area. Kitchen plan is an open lay out , dish area is close to cook line. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#12High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked onion sauce cooling overnight in walk in cooler with temperature of 103F. Lamb cooling for two days in walk in cooler with temperature of 56 FWarning** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarningStop Sale

Intermediate 2

#13Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dirty cutting board **Warning**

Warning
#14Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken made three days ago with no date marked Lamb made two days ago with no date marked Tandori chicken made two days ago with no date marked Cooked chick peas made two days ago with no date marked **Warning**

Warning

Basic 6

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl use to scoop sauce in walk in cooler, salt, sugar , cooked rice. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tile out of place in ladies bathroom **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach prep table located in dish area 3 dead roaches on wall behind dish machine 1 dead roach on top of dish machine 1 dead roach on wall under three compartment sink 2 dead roaches on gaskets in reach in cooler across from fryers 1 dead roach on dining room floor **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#4Basic35B-01-4

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

Warning
#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Containers of cooked lamb and sauces stored in walk in cooler floor. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar and salt no label **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 3:12 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.