FRIENDS INDIAN CUISINE
1375 S SEMORAN BLVD, Orlando FL 32807
Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter kept kept for two hours by tandori oven with temperature of 100. Tandori chicken kept in steam well for 7 minutes with temperature of 107F, employee reheated to 165Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-SiteWarning**
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $880
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2018023183 | Mar 13, 2018 | Jun 6, 2018 | $880 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 21, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. NOn food grade towels use to remove nan bread from oven.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter kept kept for two hours by tandori oven with temperature of 100. Tandori chicken kept in steam well for 7 minutes with temperature of 107F, employee reheated to 165Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-SiteWarning**
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles around kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in cook line and dish area
Jun 18, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. NOn food grade towels use to remove nan bread from oven.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter kept kept for two hours by tandori oven with temperature of 100. Tandori chicken kept in steam well for 7 minutes with temperature of 107F, employee reheated to 165Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-SiteWarning**
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/. Operator has a buffet in dining area not shown in previous plans. Operator removed one hand sink from front counter, the hand sink from cook line has been removed and replaced with three compartment sink in cook line. A dish machine has been added to back of kitchen in were three compartment sink was located. Ice machine has been moved to front counter.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Home made yogurt prepared three days ago no label. Spinach done on Tuesday no label Cooked veggies made on Wednesday no label Fritter made three days ago no date
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Card board use to line wood pallets in walk in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles around kitchen.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken tiles inside walk in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have debris.
Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Doors and other construction items stored in dumpster area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in cook line and dish area
Apr 17, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. NOn food grade towels use to remove nan bread from oven.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter kept kept for two hours by tandori oven with temperature of 100. Tandori chicken kept in steam well for 7 minutes with temperature of 107F, employee reheated to 165Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-SiteWarning**
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
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/. Operator has a buffet in dining area not shown in previous plans. Operator removed one hand sink from front counter, the hand sink from cook line has been removed and replaced with three compartment sink in cook line. A dish machine has been added to back of kitchen in were three compartment sink was located. Ice machine has been moved to front counter.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Home made yogurt prepared three days ago no label. Spinach done on Tuesday no label Cooked veggies made on Wednesday no label Fritter made three days ago no date
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. NO handle bowl in yogurt, removed Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-SiteWarning**
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Card board use to line wood pallets in walk in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles around kitchen.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken tiles inside walk in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have debris.
Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Doors and other construction items stored in dumpster area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in cook line and dish area
Oct 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer spray bottle with no label at front counter. Operator placed label
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Walk in cooler shelves
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling in kitchen and dish area soiled
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding missing under dishwasher
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on cutting board at cook line. Operator removed
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone on cutting board at cook line. Operator removed
Food stored on floor. Chicken container at prep station
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of containers with spices at cook line
Open dumpster lid.
Jan 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink splitter no vacuum breaker with hose attached
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles at front hand sink no labels
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in flour
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling and walls in prep/dish machine soiled
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table cut board grooved
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door leading to outside gap at bottom
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on fryer door handle Operator removed tongs
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Make table interior front line soiled
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Ceilings and walls soiled in cook/warewash area
Aug 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed server not wash hands for minimum 20 seconds. Advised server and manager.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Drop tray inside ice machine soiled
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table cut board grooved
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door leading outside gap at bottom
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in kitchen soiled
Nov 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. No sneeze guard over soup area of buffet
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can in front of hand sink by dish machine. Operator moved trash can
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/
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on cook line grooved.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee thermos and drink cup on prep table. Operator removed items
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap around back door leading outside
Food stored on floor. Cases of seasoning on floor by back door Case of to box on floor by back door Cases of soufflé cups on floor by front white drink refrigerator
In-use spatula stored on equipment door handle between uses. Spatula on oven handle. Operator removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood and hood filters soiled
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls and ceiling soiled in kitchen. Wall and ceiling soiled by dish machine. Wall soiled by mop sink
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Buckets of seasoning not labeled on cook line.
Oct 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator was unable to find test kit for dish machine (chorine)
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/ Per operator food manager out on errand during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle by ice machine. Operator removed bottle and had employee labels
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Long cutting boards in kitchen at make table has deep grooves
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap on bottom of back door leading outside
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at cook line behind equipment soiled.
Food stored on floor. Cases of frozen vegetables on floor of walk-in-freezer
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at both ware washing areas soiled
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.