THE MADRAS CAFE
7730 W SANDLAKE RD · ORLANDO · Orange County · FL 32819
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
42 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 inside oven **Warning**
01B-03-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Batters prepared in external storage facility open air **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours cooked potatoes (53F – Cold Holding) milk (48F – Cold Holding); cooked peas (48F – Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (49F – Cold Holding) **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours. cheese balls dessert (74F – Hot Holding) cooked lentil donut (76F – Hot Holding) **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Intermediate 6
11-07-5Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener Interior fryer Interior oven Interior cooler reach in Microwave **Warning**
31A-04-4Intermediate – Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Handwashing dink kitchen right side not working. **Warning**
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-05-6Intermediate – 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/ **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple products walk in cooler **Warning**
Basic 32
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
16-03-4Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in sugar. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 in kitchen **Warning**
08B-49-4Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in bar area **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone over prep area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout kitchen and bar area **Warning**
36-11-4Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable throughout kitchen **Warning**
08B-32-4Basic – Food being prepared outside. Batter **Warning**
08B-19-4Basic – Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. See stop sale. Batter being prepared outside in a storage unit exposed to outside **Warning**
08B-36-4Basic – Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Food in outside storage area exposed to the street **Warning**
08B-37-4Basic – Food stored in a prohibited area Outside open storage area **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor in exterior storage area **Warning**
08B-42-4Basic – Food stored outside.aw **Warning**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall through out kitchen **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-02-4Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area near ice machine **Warning**
36-62-4Basic – Light not functioning hood **Warning**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves soiled Chest Freezer Fryer base Under frills Hood and filters All prep shelves **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Multiple products walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.throughout kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle outside faucets leaking **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-10-4Basic – Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting throughout kitchen **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 21, 2026 2:27 PM.
Violation category totals
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8 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.