NAATU NAATU INDIAN VEG CUSINE
12185 S APOPKA VINELAND RD, Orlando FL 32836 · 386-222-9668
Last inspected Jul 16, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between C and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature of potatoes 45F stored on the top panel of reach in cooler, less than 4 hours recommend to quick chill the product immediately.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed two white cutting board soiled (dirty)has red stains left on the surface. Recommend to replace or resurface the cutting board.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed two employees working on the cook line, can not provide proof of employee food handlers training. Only one employee has proof of food handlers training.
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed old food debris on the side panel of reach in cooler located on the cook line.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on the ceiling tile located near dish machine.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed wiping cloths used for naan bread in the oven, recommend Manager food grade material.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed three employees wearing no hair restraint working on the cook line
Establishment charging automatic gratuity without properly disclosing the information on the menu and the bill. Observed on menu has 18% gratuity 6 or more guests Observed customer bill not gratuity not disclosed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters very greasy underneath the fire suppression system. (Cook line)
Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. Observed boxes of plastic plates stored on the floor in the back kitchen.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe in the ceiling near dishmachine. Owner has notify company to check and repair.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed white residue in plastic container has no label stored on the counter top. Employee labeled salt and sugar at time of inspection
Jan 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked the pakobi 120°f stored on the steam table, must maintain 135°f. Recommend to use time as public health control for this specific item.(Form given to operator at time of inspection)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed yellow stains on the white cutting board located on the cook line. Mixer has old dried food particles left on the surface hanging on the shelf near cook line.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels for hand wash sink located in the server area.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed two employees working on cook line spoke to owner will have to provide food handling training by next unannounced inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle has pink content inside stored on top of the microwave oven.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl stored inside potatoes stored on top panel of reach in cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed hand cream stored on the shelf in the server area next to glasses.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee wearing no hair restraint working on the cook line, spoke to owner concerning the hair restraint.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of both microwave ovens has old food dried on the top panels.(server area)
No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy of last inspection report.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed flour and old food debris on the bottom of reach in cooler also on the door frame located on the cook line.
Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. Observed boxes of plastic plates stored on the floor in the server area.
Stored food not covered. Observed food not covered inside walk in cooler.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusty shelves inside walk in cooler.
Jul 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees working with no hair restraint on the cook line.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed food splashed on the wall behind the steam table.
Jul 9, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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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. Checked dish machine three times not properly sanitizing 0 ppm chlorine, spoke to owner notify the dishmachine company will come today Recommend to use three compartment sink wash, rinse sanitizer until dish machine repaired.
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee working in the dish machine scrape soiled plates continue working with clean equipment did not wash hands.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Restaurant license has expired 4/1/2025 Spoke to the owner at time of inspection, made payment with customer call center from Tallahassee.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature of curry sauce 65°f paneer cheese 60°f stored inside reach in cooler per employee stored in unit at 10:30am less than 4 hours located on the cook line, recommend to quick chill product.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food containers and white cutting board soiled stored on the cook line.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap provided for hand wash sink located in the front service area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees working with no hair restraint on the cook line.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris spilled on the floor throughout the kitchen.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled has dried food left on the surface (cook line)
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plastic plates not stored inverted on the storage shelves.
Stored food not covered. Observed sauces and vegetables stored inside reach in cooler uncovered.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed food splashed on the wall behind the steam table.
Mar 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked paneer 45°f stored inside reach in cooler less than 4 hours recommend to quick chill product.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Checked paneer not date marked stored inside reach in cooler on main cook line.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed green and white cutting board soiled stored on the cook line.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap provided for hand wash sink located in the dish machine area.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle has purple liquid inside.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cooks with no hair restraint working on the main cook line.
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of coconut flour stored on the floor, Employee removed.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth underneath cutting board on the cook line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed sauce not covered stored inside walk in cooler.
Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. Observed box of deli containers stored on the floor in the server area, owner removed placed on storage shelve.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed food splashed on wall behind steam table
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed shaker has seasoning inside stored on counter on cook line.
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed four LP gas tanks stored next to ice machine
Nov 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Observed: Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed two employees cook\2019s on line no proof of training, per Manager new employees
Nov 6, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Observed: 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. Checked three times dish machine sanitizer not dispensing 0ppm chlorine.
Observed: Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee in the dishmachine area touching clean dishes without washing hands touching soiled dishes. Explained the importance of hand washing
Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature of curry sauce 45°f, stored on the top panel of reach in cooler less than 4 hours. Recommend to quick chill product.
Observed: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cans of oven cleaner, raid stored with bottle of vinegar on the storage shelves. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer has old dried food debris left on the surface. Mixer old food debris Slicer old food debris
Observed: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test strips for checking sanitation Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed two employees cook’s on line no proof of training, per Manager new employees
Observed: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle has purple liquid inside not labeled. Employee labeled the spray bottle at time of inspection.
Observed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed no copy of license in the restaurant
Observed: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease accumulation throughout the restaurant on the cook line,prep kitchen. Priority: Basic
Observed: Food stored on floor. Observed seasoning, flour containers stored on the floor in the walk in freezer and kitchen.
Observed: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed grease accumulation and old food debris on the stove ( cook line) Priority: Basic
Observed: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed dirty mop stored inside mop bucket. Priority: Basic
Jun 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the hand wash sink.
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. Observed no proof of employee food handling training No employee at time of inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle unlabeled has liquid content inside.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile above hot water heater.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed fan attached to wall has terrible dust accumulation.
Apr 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. - 3 needed on splitters at mop sink - 2 needed at faucets at cook line
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. - broken ceiling tile over dry storage rack
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - vents over dish station
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. - clean plates on storage rack at front
Hole in or other damage to wall. - below dish machine
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - mop basin heavily soiled - wall mounted fan dusty
Walk-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Sep 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed gallon of milk not date marked stored inside walk in cooler.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no procedure for clean up of vomit. Manager email copy at time of inspection
Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed cracked plastic container has curry leaves stored inside on the cook line.
Stored food not covered. Observed shrimp not covered inside the reach in freezer.
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.