JALA INDIAN FINE DINING
155 E MORSE BLVD, Winter Park FL 32789 · 8168771849
Last inspected Mar 6, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
APR 24
NOV 24
MAR 25
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MAR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found 8 small flying insects on floor drain under dishwasher
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $360
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2026025254 | Mar 3, 2026 | Apr 27, 2026 | $200 |
| 4--2021039374 | Jul 15, 2021 | Sep 17, 2021 | $160 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 6, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease
Mar 4, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found 8 small flying insects on floor drain under dishwasher
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand wash sink next to cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease
Mar 3, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 8 small flying insects on floor drain under dishwasher
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand wash sink next to cook line
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned during inspection
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small plastic bowl with no handle inside flour container. Operator discarded
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled with grease next to fryers
Food stored on floor. Chicken and shrimp cases at prep station. Operator placed on prep table
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple containers with spices with no label at cook line
Sep 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food grade paper used for food in cook line
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled Can opener at prep table
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled at cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood systems soiled with grease
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Mar 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Degreaser next to sauces. Operator moved
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in cooler soiled with debris
Nov 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior soiled reach in cooler in salad station
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing ground beef at room temperature in prep sink
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In mop sink
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. In cook line
Apr 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Smoked salmon kept in reach in cooler next tall in cooler in cook line. Kept for less than 4 hrs with temperature of 52F Inspector asked employee to place in reach in freezer. Rechecked 42F
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Feta opened a few days ago with no date
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Poached eggs on menu.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Test strips expired for both chlorine and quad test strips.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl use to scoop flour.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.Employee working in cook line with no beard guard.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with poster
Oct 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw shrimp in container over ice cream in stand up freezer by fryers
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Serve rinsed out Tea container in hand wash sink at bar
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Poached eggs on menu Menu item changed on menu at time of inspection
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical bottles at server area, ware wash area and bar
Bathroom waste receptacle not constructed of easily cleanable material. For both unisex restrooms
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
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