INDIAN EXPRESS ORLANDO
1000 W STATE ROAD 434, Longwood FL 32750 · 407-636-3022
Last inspected Mar 19, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Home made Caesar dressing
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2019016095 | Feb 4, 2019 | Apr 25, 2019 | $200 |
| 4--2014048912 | Sep 10, 2014 | Jan 14, 2015 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 19, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 11, 2026Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/
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/.
Sep 25, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw shrimp over cooked pork belly on cooling rack at walk in
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. SIDE STATION; - pico (46F - Cold Holding); - roja (47F - Cold Holding); - verde (47F - Cold Holding) Manager states less than 1 hour. Observed held in ice bath level too low. Manager added ice and water
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. - mop sink near back door
Establishment advertised fresh juice, but juice was not prepared within 12 hours of sale and/or juice contains additives. Establishment advertising fresh lime juice in Margaritas but manager states lime juice from carton. - F&D Double - Cadillac - F&D Ultimate - Strawberry Basil - Cucumber Jalapeno - Watermelon Manager started to mark off the word fresh with a marker. Advised manager to check online menu.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - hand wash sink at cookline used to fill container of water
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - hand wash sink at cookline
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - acoustical ceiling tiles at ware wash station
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - cooler opening at prep station
Mar 26, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 25, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - PIZZA STATION; - raw shrimp (63F - Cold Holding); - cooked chicken (72F - Cold Holding); - pizza sauce (72F - Cold Holding) Observed on counter at pizza station WALK IN COOLER: - pork belly held overnight (45F - Cold Holding); - pulled pork date marked 3/22 (45F - Cold Holding); - grits held overnight (45F - Cold Holding)
No soap provided at handwash sink. - at hand wash sink near cookline
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. - water well of dish machine soiled
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - plastic bowl no handle used to scoop bulk rice
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Oct 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - acoustical ceiling tiles in kitchen
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. - above walk in cooler
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - around floor drain at dish station in disrepair causing retention of standing water
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. - chest freezer
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. - tongs on oven door handle
Feb 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over a case of sparkling water at walk in cooler
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Frozen raw beef stored over frozen salmon and shrimp Frozen salmon and shrimp stored over frozen pasta all items removed from commercial packaging.At reach in freezer by dry storage
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 5lbs of mussels no tag
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards on make tables throughout facility
No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Mussels in walk in cooler with no tag
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Where chemicals are stored
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Semolina in container stored on floor
Sep 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Home made Caesar dressing
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At the outside mop sink vacuum breakers are needed
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Line cook
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -soiled shelves in the stock room -shelves in the walk in cooler
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. At the back door small extinguisher is in the red
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.