MIRCHI
1021 S DILLARD ST, Winter Garden FL 34787 · 4073473777
Last inspected May 15, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours moved to freezer for quick chill. Chick Peas curry (56F - Cold Holding)
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2019060100 | Oct 16, 2019 | Dec 20, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. One cracked egg.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Operator cleaned.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice, potatoes and pasta in walk in cooler.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pans on dish rack. Operator inverted.
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor next to white chest freezer at front counter.
Food stored on floor. Case of water. Operator removed. Bottle of oil on the floor...
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In water 108 at cook line. Operator dumped water.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets to the left of cook line. Fan guards in walk in cooler.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler to the left of cook line. Operator cleaned
Single-service articles improperly stored. Forks and spoons at front counter stored in box on floor. Operator removed.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in cooler at cook line.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At three compartment sink.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. One wet mop in the kitchen.
Oct 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours operator reheated to 165F. Rice (119F - Hot Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked with buckets and boxes
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice, vegetable balls and mashed potatoes in walk in cooler. Operator date marked.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In flour container.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler handle broken. Ice Machine at front counter.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor by white chest freezer soiled. Floor at front counter
Food stored on floor. Cases of water in walk in cooler. Operator removed
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets at cook line. Fan guards in walk in cooler.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers at cook line. Shelves in walk in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by prep table soiled.
May 20, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority6 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours moved to freezer for quick chill. Chick Peas curry (56F - Cold Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled on prep table Cutting board soiled prep table soiled Operator cleaned.
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/
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/
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked potatoes and rice in walk in cooler. Operator labeled.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both male and female restroom doors
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In Dosa batter In starch container. Operator removed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In white chest freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Black microwave above prep table soiled
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guards in walk in cooler
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler by cook line soiled. Operator cleaned.
Dec 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards are stained in kitchen.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.Restrooms.
Ceiling is soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Paint is peeling at three comp sink area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan in walk in cooler is soiled.
Spaces in ceiling in kitchen and baseboard area in walk in cooler.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas.Paint is peeling in kitchen.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed.Front line area.
Dec 18, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards are stained in kitchen.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.Restrooms.
Ceiling is soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Paint is peeling at three comp sink area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan in walk in cooler is soiled.
Spaces in ceiling in kitchen and baseboard area in walk in cooler.
Walk in cooler in poor repair.Ambient temperature 49 degrees f.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas.Paint is peeling in kitchen.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed.Front line area.
Mar 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
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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. Raw chicken over Raw beef in reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours. Placed Raw shell eggs in Ice bath for quick chill and fresh garlic in oil in freezer for quick chill. Fresh Garlic in Oil (50F - Cold Holding); Raw Shell Eggs (54F - Cold Holding)
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Hand wash sink in kitchen blocked with clear containers
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Soncocho Soup from yesterday per operator no date marking.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Utensils in bin at front counter
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green and red cutting boards in the kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee water bottle above prep table.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Female employee in the kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler Gasket.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles next to reach in cooler in kitchen.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall next to reach in cooler in kitchen
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven in kitchen area soiled.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In kitchen area hand was sink.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall next to stove in kitchen area.
Sep 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0ppm 50ppm second attempt
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours. Moved to ice bath to quick chill raw shell eggs (78F - Cold Holding) chicken soup (47F - Cold Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board interior of oven soiled
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken soup from yesterday per operator no date mark.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Walls floor and ceiling soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in kitchen
shelves with rust that has pitted the surface throughout establishment
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.