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INDIAN CUISINE

3895 LAKE EMMA ROAD -SUITE 101, Lake Mary FL 32746 · 407-761-4876

Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 12 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats72
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6903608
Grade history
AUG 24
OCT 24
JUL 25
DEC 25
JUL 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. - 1 on wall behind rice pot at cook-line - 1 on wall near knife rack in ware washing area
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2024051442Aug 26, 2024Sep 19, 2024$400

Inspection history

12 visits, newest first

Aug 11, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Establishment is conducting non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods and the written procedures are not available upon request. - mint chutney chicken
Intermediate/03C-90-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 31, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit Aug 11, 2026 · Time Extended
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. - ware washing area
Basic/36-32-5/Warning/Return visit Jul 31, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit Aug 11, 2026 · Time Extended
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - cookline - vent over dishwasher
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jul 31, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit Aug 11, 2026 · Time Extended
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Basic/36-02-5/Warning/Return visit Jul 31, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit Aug 11, 2026 · Time Extended
Jul 31, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Establishment is conducting non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods and the written procedures are not available upon request. - mint chutney chicken
Intermediate/03C-90-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 31, 2026 · Time Extended
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, grease, or residue. - interior of hood at cookline prep cooler - meat grinder - knives
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 31, 2026 · Time Extended
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - ice bin and ice machine
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jul 31, 2026 · Time Extended
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. - ware washing area
Basic/36-32-5/Warning/Return visit Jul 31, 2026 · Time Extended
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - cookline - vent over dishwasher
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jul 31, 2026 · Time Extended
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. - knives on soiled magnetic holder
Basic/24-06-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 31, 2026 · Time Extended
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. - ware washing area
Basic/36-03-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 31, 2026 · Time Extended
Hole in or other damage to wall. - ware washing area, holes behind shelving, wall bard not sealed
Basic/36-24-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jul 31, 2026 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, residue or dust. - fan guard in glass door cooler, server area - shelving in server area - window blinds in server area - exterior of food buckets - blender motor compartment - exterior of food jugs - shelving, ticket rail at cookline - shelving in ware washing area
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 31, 2026 · Time Extended
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Basic/36-02-5/Warning/Return visit Jul 31, 2026 · Time Extended
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - cookline
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jul 31, 2026 · Time Extended
Jul 30, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority3 Intermediate12 Basic
Show 19 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Testing 25 ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. -cook handling naan bread with barehands while packing for service
High priority/09-01-4/Warning
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. - 1 on wall behind rice pot at cook-line - 1 on wall near knife rack in ware washing area
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - server area: milk (46F); yogurt (44F); - cook line small prep cooler: butter, 64F, held over load line less than 1 hour; - cook line large prep cooler: cilantro chicken (46-47F); tandoori chicken (48F); kabobs (48F); cooked onions (46F); cheese (52F); yogurt (41F); shrimp (45F); lamb chops (51F) less than 2 hours. Product placed in walk in freezer for temperature recovery
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Establishment is conducting non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods and the written procedures are not available upon request. - mint chutney chicken
Intermediate/03C-90-4/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, grease, or residue. - interior of hood at cookline prep cooler - meat grinder - knives
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - ice bin and ice machine
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. - ware washing area
Basic/36-32-5/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - cookline - vent over dishwasher
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. - knives on soiled magnetic holder
Basic/24-06-4/Warning
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. - ware washing area
Basic/36-03-4/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below equipment on cook line
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Hole in or other damage to wall. - ware washing area, holes behind shelving, wall bard not sealed
Basic/36-24-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Basic/10-08-5/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - server area
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, residue or dust. - fan guard in glass door cooler, server area - shelving in server area - window blinds in server area - exterior of food buckets - blender motor compartment - exterior of food jugs - shelving, ticket rail at cookline - shelving in ware washing area
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Basic/36-02-5/Warning
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - cookline
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Dec 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Accumulation of debris on dish racks
Basic/16-15-4/Return visit Dec 19, 2025 · Time Extended
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - side door near cookline
Basic/35B-03-4/Return visit Dec 19, 2025 · Time Extended
Dec 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 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. - Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm)
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. - cooked vegetable sauce. Operator states prepared on 12/15
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of debris on dish racks
Basic/16-15-4
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - cookline cooler flip top
Basic/23-24-4/Corrected On-Site
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - side door near cookline
Basic/35B-03-4
Jul 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. - yogurt (45f-59fF - Cooling). Operator states prepared yesterday.
High priority/03D-02-5
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-36-5
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - yogurt (45F - Cold Holding) Observed near door at reach in cooler. Employee moved to back area for better cooling - yogurt (52F - Cold Holding); Operator states made 2 days prior.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - cookline cooler. Employee cleaned
Basic/23-24-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - at dish station
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - door next to cookline
Basic/35B-03-4/Repeat Violation
Oct 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. - top of dish machine
Basic/16-21-4
Food stored on floor. - various items on floor in walk in cooler
Basic/08B-38-4
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. - 2 grease drums on dirt
Basic/33-23-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior microwave
Basic/23-03-4
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - exterior door next to cook line
Basic/35B-03-4
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. - in ware wash station
Basic/36-02-5
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Aug 27, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. - faucet at COOKLINE no back flow device
High priority/29-34-4/Return visit Aug 27, 2024 · Time Extended
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - walk in cooler shelves soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4/Return visit Aug 27, 2024 · Time Extended
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - floor soiled next to ice machine
Basic/36-73-4/Return visit Aug 27, 2024 · Time Extended
Aug 26, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection

Ordered shut on the spot. 17 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

4 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 17 findings ▾
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. - employee washed ladles at hand wash sink.
High priority/22-45-4
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. - 2 on soap dispensers at cookline. - 1 on paper towel dispenser at cookline - 1 on magnetic knife storage block - 7 inside shelf supports next to cookline. - 3 behind conduits along wall next to cookline. __ Total 14 live roaches
High priority/35A-05-4/Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. REACH IN COOLER: - milk (44F - Cold Holding); - cilantro yogurt (45F - Cold Holding)
High priority/03A-02-5
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. - faucet at COOKLINE no back flow device
High priority/29-34-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - walk in cooler shelves soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - cookline employee washing ladle at hand wash sink
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. - cooked lamb brought from freezer since Saturday
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - vents in customer area dusty - at cookline
Basic/36-34-5
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. - Mahi mahi
Basic/06-09-1
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. - cook line employee
Basic/13-03-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - floor soiled next to ice machine
Basic/36-73-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave next to ice bin
Basic/22-08-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. - emailed to operator
Basic/51-13-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of bulk food containers - exterior microwave - exterior ice machine
Basic/23-03-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - at hand wash sink at cook line - at COOKLINE coolers dusty
Basic/36-27-5
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. - wooden board stored on top of ice machine.
Basic/14-06-4
Feb 21, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lamb,chicken and sauces in walk in cooler not date marked
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Warning/Return visit Feb 21, 2024 · Time Extended
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. At dish wash area by walk in cooler and walk in freezer
Basic/36-11-4/Warning/Return visit Feb 21, 2024 · Time Extended
Feb 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-07-6/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lamb,chicken and sauces in walk in cooler not date marked
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Warning
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. At dish wash area by walk in cooler and walk in freezer
Basic/36-11-4/Warning
Oct 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open Milk not dated in the Pepsi cooler
Intermediate/02C-03-5
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Equipment in poor repair. -gasket to the line make cooler is ripped
Basic/14-11-5
Food stored on floor. In the freezer
Basic/08B-38-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of the range has a grease build up
Basic/23-03-4
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
Basic/35B-03-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar not labled operator labled
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site

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.