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AMBER INDIAN RESTAURANT

5489 W IRLO BRONSON MEMORIAL HWY, Kissimmee FL 34746 · 407 507 1094

Last inspected Mar 12, 2026 · 10 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats32
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5910801
Grade history
APR 24
NOV 24
MAY 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 31 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Mar 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cooked foods in Glassdoor cooler on cook line. Operator rearranged.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Three containers of milk and container of heavy cream opened Tuesday per operator, no date mark.
Intermediate/02C-03-5
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on both maketables stained.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots on top shelf over triple sink.
Basic/24-05-4
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Clean linens stored on floor. Bags of clean wiping cloths on floor at dry storage closet.
Basic/21-17-4
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Per operator, dishmachine not working. Called company to replace. Currently not in use, operator washing dishes by hand.
Basic/16-55-4
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in maketable cooler on cook line and Glassdoor cooler on cook line, not separated from food served to the public.
Basic/08B-49-4
Food stored on floor. Cans of tomato on floor in dry storage area. Operator moved off of floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour on prep table next to maketable on cook line. Operator labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
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Oct 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chickpeas in reach-in cooler next to handwashing sink in kitchen not datemarked. Prepared more Tuesday 10/21/25 per operator. Operator labeled.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plastic bins not inverted at top shelf of shelving across from dishmachine. Pots on shelving over triple sink.
Basic/24-05-4
Clean linens stored on floor. Clean wiping cloths stored on floor in dry storage area. Operator moved off of floor.
Basic/21-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Wiping cloths in direct contact with washed tomatoes and peas in maketable cooler and glass door cooler on cookline. Operator removed wiping cloth.
Basic/21-05-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters dusty.
Basic/23-03-4
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed ginger over sauces in stand up cooler by dishmachine.
Basic/08B-17-4
May 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink next to cook line
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lentil stew and cooked eggplant not date marked per operator prepared more than 24 hours.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl used to scoop sugar
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Basic/24-05-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4
Dec 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At both hand sinks.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Dec 2, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Dec 10, 2024 · Time Extended
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop yogurt. Operator removed
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Dec 2, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Dec 10, 2024 · Time Extended
Food stored on floor. Case of soda
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Dec 2, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Dec 10, 2024 · Time Extended
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Dec 2, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Dec 10, 2024 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Sides of stove -on top of white cooler
Basic/23-03-4/Return visit Dec 2, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Dec 10, 2024 · Time Extended
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rust and chipped inside chest freezer
Basic/14-33-4/Return visit Dec 2, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Dec 10, 2024 · Time Extended
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind stove and fryer
Basic/36-27-5/Return visit Dec 2, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Dec 10, 2024 · Time Extended
Dec 2, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
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. Tested 00ppm
High priority/22-41-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 2, 2024 · Time Extended
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At both hand sinks.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Dec 2, 2024 · Time Extended
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop yogurt. Operator removed
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Dec 2, 2024 · Time Extended
Food stored on floor. Case of soda
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Dec 2, 2024 · Time Extended
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Dec 2, 2024 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Sides of stove -on top of white cooler
Basic/23-03-4/Return visit Dec 2, 2024 · Time Extended
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rust and chipped inside chest freezer
Basic/14-33-4/Return visit Dec 2, 2024 · Time Extended
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind stove and fryer
Basic/36-27-5/Return visit Dec 2, 2024 · Time Extended
Nov 25, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
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. Tested 00ppm
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At both hand sinks.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop yogurt. Operator removed
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Case of soda
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Sides of stove -on top of white cooler
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rust and chipped inside chest freezer
Basic/14-33-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind stove and fryer
Basic/36-27-5
Jun 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

1 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Container of medicine improperly stored. Neosporin in reach in refrigerator.
High priority/41-07-4/Return visit Jun 25, 2024 · Time Extended
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. Gave operator a copy
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Return visit Jun 25, 2024 · Time Extended
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. Operator has a copy in her email did not print yet and fill out.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Repeat Violation/Return visit Jun 25, 2024 · Time Extended
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles of sanitizer spray by handwash sink
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Jun 25, 2024 · Time Extended
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Water damage to some tiles in server area.
Basic/36-34-5/Return visit Jun 25, 2024 · Time Extended
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Dishes on front counter table Big pots on top of dish rack
Basic/24-05-4/Return visit Jun 25, 2024 · Time Extended
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In freezer.
Basic/08B-49-4/Return visit Jun 25, 2024 · Time Extended
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4/Return visit Jun 25, 2024 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Maketable lid
Basic/23-03-4/Return visit Jun 25, 2024 · Time Extended
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Makeline
Basic/22-16-4/Return visit Jun 25, 2024 · Time Extended
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Heads of cabbage over cooked fried onion fritters.
Basic/08B-17-4/Return visit Jun 25, 2024 · Not observed Time Extended
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under handwash sink by ice machine.
Basic/29-11-4/Return visit Jun 25, 2024 · Time Extended
Apr 30, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority7 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 18 findings ▾
Container of medicine improperly stored. Neosporin in reach in refrigerator.
High priority/41-07-4
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked chicken
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
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. Gave operator a copy
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By dishmachine
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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/. Mop sink removed and addition of dish machine.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Repeat Violation/Warning
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. Operator has a copy in her email did not print yet and fill out.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Repeat Violation
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken in reach in cooler
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles of sanitizer spray by handwash sink
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Water damage to some tiles in server area.
Basic/36-34-5
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Dishes on front counter table Big pots on top of dish rack
Basic/24-05-4
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In freezer.
Basic/08B-49-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Maketable lid
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Makeline
Basic/22-16-4
Stored food not covered. Gravy and sauces in reach in cooler already cooled down to 41F
Basic/08B-12-5
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Heads of cabbage over cooked fried onion fritters.
Basic/08B-17-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under handwash sink by ice machine.
Basic/29-11-4
Apr 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Apr 19, 2024 · Emailed. Time Extended
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting board at makeline unit soiled with food debris,
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 19, 2024 · Time Extended
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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/. Mop sink removed and addition of dish machine.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning/Return visit Apr 19, 2024 · None submitted. Mop sink is located behind household refrigerator but there is no plumbing fixtures. Must be totally functional with hot and cold water at next routine inspection. Time Extended
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Apr 19, 2024 · Emailed form Time Extended
Dec 20, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 6 high priority.

6 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. -Cookline reach in cooler cooked chicken (48F - Cooling)/ placed overnight -Double door reach in cooler. Operator discarded. baked chicken (43-47F - Cooling)placed overnight
High priority/03D-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Tomato purée
High priority/01B-01-4/Warning
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. No register on Test strip.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Shell eggs stored over broccoli in glass door kitchen reach in cooler.
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline reach in cooler on door shredded cheese (46F - Cold Holding);/ placed overnight.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting board at makeline unit soiled with food debris,
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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/. Mop sink removed and addition of dish machine.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing.
Intermediate/22-38-5/Warning
Cookline wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Basic/36-27-5/Warning
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6/Warning
No handwashing men's bathroom sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.