CHAAT HOUSE
9472 S ORANGE BLOSSOM TR, Orlando FL 32837 · 407-240-4922
Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst 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. Sent operator copy
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
7 cases · $6,720
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2020049373 | Sep 21, 2020 | Apr 26, 2021 | $500 |
| 4--2020017997 | Jul 21, 2020 | Jan 4, 2021 | $1,400 |
| 4--2019018965 | Feb 13, 2019 | Jul 19, 2019 | $1,500 |
| 4--2018031387 | Apr 27, 2018 | Nov 21, 2018 | $1,000 |
| 4--2018037275 | May 22, 2018 | Nov 21, 2018 | $1,000 |
| 4--2017051077 | Oct 3, 2017 | Dec 19, 2017 | $920 |
| 4--2017039601 | Aug 9, 2017 | Nov 28, 2017 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 22 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate15 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 22 findingsThe state's own report →
Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Cut onions stored in raw chicken box at walk in cooler at little china
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Frozen samosas stored in grocery bags at reach in freezer
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Cut onions stored in raw chicken box at walk in cooler at little china
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards throughout both kitchens Can opener at little china
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink at cooks line had containers in sink at little china. Operator moved bowls
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel at hand washing sink at cooks line in little china and only sink at chaat house by triple sink. Operator placed paper towels at sinks
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand washing sink at cooks line at little china. Operator refilled soap dispenser
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both employee bathrooms at little china
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. At little china and chaat house equipments
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks by exit door at little china
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling at walk in coolers at chaat house and little china
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Glass reach in fridge by dish washing sink area at chaat house
Food stored on floor. Bottles of milk stored on floor of walk in cooler at little china
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in contact with sugar at chaat house. Operator moved handle from sugar
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave at chaat house and little china
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters at cooks lines at chaat and little china
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers at chaat house and little china
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of to go containers stored on floor of storage area at little china
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in coolers at chaat house
Stored food not covered. In walk in cooler
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and sugar not labeled at chaat house. Operator labeled containers
Dec 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cooked lentils Raw shell eggs stored over cooked rice both in walk in coolers
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink At front counter
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beef,lentils and chicken in walk in cooler
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Over dry storage
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling at walk in cooler heavily soiled
Food stored on floor. Cooked rice in pans at walk in cooler
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest freezers at entrance of kitchen
Stored food not covered. At glass reach in fridge
Oct 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over cooked potatoes in walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime stained white cutting board on make-table on cooks line.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At back of kitchen.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At back of kitchen.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Several pans of food in walk-in coolers lids cracked prepared on site not date marked.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Several ceiling tiles damaged throughout kitchen. Hole in ceiling tile damaged over walk-in cooler.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed one employee engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint.
Food stored on floor. Cooked chicken in a pot on cooks line. Operator placed on counter.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. All chest freezers near dry storage area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of all microwaves on cooks line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on all reach-in coolers on cooks line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Aug 5, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. All cooked foods in walk in cooler
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above walk in freezer
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket make table Gasket walk in freezer
Food stored on floor. Several items walk in cooler
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezers. Chest
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket make table Hood filters Outside storage containers
Storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken walk in cooler Items in reach in freezer
Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall above triple sink
Jul 21, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority4 Intermediate11 Basic
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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. Sent operator copy
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. All cooked foods in walk in cooler
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above walk in freezer
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket make table Gasket walk in freezer
Food stored on floor. Several items walk in cooler
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezers. Chest
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket make table Hood filters Outside storage containers
Storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken walk in cooler Items in reach in freezer
Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall above triple sink
May 20, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate13 Basic
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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. Sent operator copy
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Both hand wash sinks
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. All cooked foods in walk in cooler
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above walk in freezer
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees hat on top of salt container
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket make table Gasket walk in freezer
Food stored on floor. Several items walk in cooler
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezers. Chest
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket make table Hood filters Outside storage containers
Single-service articles improperly stored. Styrofoam plates on top freezer
Storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken walk in cooler Items in reach in freezer
Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall above triple sink
Jul 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Samosas in disposable pans lined with paper towel in glass reach in cooler
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel at front counter hand washing sink No paper towel or soap at hand washing sink by triple sink
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Foods in walk in cooler made on site no date mark.Per operator made the day before
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up at chest freezer next to white reach in fridge
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave located next to back door Interior of ice machine
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters at cooks line
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Disposable plates stored on top of refrigerator at entrance to kitchen
Stored food not covered. Lentils and chicken in walk in cooler not covered
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls throughout kitchen
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and sugar not labeled in grey containers
Apr 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw eggs stored top of chickpea at walk-in cooler.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The one next to the mop sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. The one next to the mop sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No ready to eat food at the walk-in cooler have any label.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer hand.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Through kitchen.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen area.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall under the employee hand sink the one next to the mop sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mop sink soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler.
Oct 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 24 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority5 Intermediate16 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed frozen meat in to go thank you bags
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in reach in cooler, operator switched
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. green yogurt sauce (51F - Cold Holding) since 11:00am, operator placed in freezer to help bring temperature down to at least 41F
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. Provided printed form during inspection
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/ Observed 6 employees and no certified manager on site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cookline hand wash sink, employee bathroom and front counter, operator provided paper
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. Completed with employees during inspection
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken stews in walk in cooler, operated added label
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee bathroom
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup in rice bin
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Shelves next to walk in cooler
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Over walk in freezer
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By back exit door
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Hole in or other damage to wall. By the back exit door
Light not functioning. 2 out from dessert kitchen hood
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -reach in cooler gaskets soiled -hood soiled with grease
Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves heavily soiled
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In walk in cooler
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. On the floor, operator placed it on the squeeze part of the mop bucket
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour for chicken bin without label
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.