PUNJAB KITCHEN
5479 W IRLO BRONSON MEMORIAL HWY, Kissimmee FL 34746 · 407 501 0289
Last inspected Mar 12, 2026 · 9 visits since December 2023
APR 24
NOV 24
MAY 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 13 points off where it started.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $550
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2019034194 | May 23, 2019 | Jul 31, 2019 | $200 |
| 4--2015001303 | Nov 17, 2014 | May 5, 2015 | $350 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef and raw fish over ready to eat foods in white chest freezers.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked onions and other ready to eat foods in two door reach-in cooler in dry storage area with triple sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink next to triple sink. Operator provided soap.
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. One expired February 2026
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee backpack over bottled drinks on shelving diagonal to triple sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Door handle of reach-in cooler on cook line.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lightbulb in walk-in cooler. Lights above two door cooler in storage area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in several coolers and freezers throughout facility.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed vegetables over ready to eat foods in several areas of walk-in cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container with brown powder seasoning on bottom shelf in back of kitchen.
Oct 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate10 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 chicken over ready to eat foods in white Cher freezer by back exit door in kitchen.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At handwashing sink next to triple sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of machine along sides of grate.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Men's bathroom door propped open. Operator closed.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's bathroom door does not fully close.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Tested 25ppm, operator ran out of chlorine for dishmachine. Advised not to use until they get sanitizer for dishmachine.
Equipment in poor repair. Door handle of standup reach-in cooler on cookline. Handle on rice cooker.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door in kitchen has gap along bottom of door.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on over door handle of cookline. Operator removed.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils on stove in water temping 94F, and utensils next to rice cooker in water temping 80F. Operator removed from water.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In bathroom of kitchen, and men's bathroom in dining room room.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed pees over cooked sauce in walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged.
May 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple food containers with no date marking in walk in cooler
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn Gaskets in reach in cooler at prep station
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap beneath exit door at dry storage area
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup ice in white chest freezer
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe in hand wash sink next to walk in cooler Leaking pipe under 3 compartment sink
May 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine 00ppm. Recommended operator to use 3 compartment sink to wash, rinse and sanitize
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple food containers with no date marking in walk in cooler
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer spray bottle with no label at server station
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone on prep table at cook line
Equipment in poor repair. Torn Gaskets in reach in cooler at prep station
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap beneath exit door at dry storage area
Food stored on floor. Yogurt container in walk in cooler
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup ice in white chest freezer
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water at 80F
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cook line reach in cooler and Reach in freezer gaskets soiled.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe in hand wash sink next to walk in cooler Leaking pipe under 3 compartment sink
Nov 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate13 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw shell eggs over sauce in walk in cooler. Operator moved to correct location ( corrected on site). -raw Fish over sauce in walk in cooler
No soap provided at handwash sink. In warewashing area
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Employee bathroom door
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's bathroom
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on cutting board
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets in prep cooler across tandoor oven
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind cooking equipment
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil's in containers of water of 95F. Per operator they discard water every 30 minutes. Operator immediately discarded water and put utensils in clean water to reheat water to 135F
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Interior of right oven on cook line -Interior of microwave above prep line and under microwave
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Fan at expo window on cook line -Gaskets in Cooler next to ice machine -Gaskets of chest freezer at entrance to cook line and in cooler across from flat top -Gaskets in prep cooler across tandoor oven -Sides of stove - Sides of reach in cooler, across from stove -Tin foil soiled on shelf above bread prep table
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom interior of cooler, by chest freezer arc entrance to cook line
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Slow draining hand sink in warewashing area
Stored food not covered. Head of lettuce in walk in cooler stored directly on shelf with no wrapping, cover or protection
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking under 3 bay sink onto floor
Nov 25, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate13 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw shell eggs over sauce in walk in cooler. Operator moved to correct location ( corrected on site). -raw Fish over sauce in walk in cooler
No soap provided at handwash sink. In warewashing area
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Employee bathroom door
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's bathroom
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on cutting board
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets in prep cooler across tandoor oven
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind cooking equipment
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil's in containers of water of 95F. Per operator they discard water every 30 minutes. Operator immediately discarded water and put utensils in clean water to reheat water to 135F
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Interior of right oven on cook line -Interior of microwave above prep line and under microwave
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Fan at expo window on cook line -Gaskets in Cooler next to ice machine -Gaskets of chest freezer at entrance to cook line and in cooler across from flat top -Gaskets in prep cooler across tandoor oven -Sides of stove - Sides of reach in cooler, across from stove -Tin foil soiled on shelf above bread prep table
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom interior of cooler, by chest freezer arc entrance to cook line
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Slow draining hand sink in warewashing area
Stored food not covered. Head of lettuce in walk in cooler stored directly on shelf with no wrapping, cover or protection
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking under 3 bay sink onto floor
Apr 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Next to 3 compartment sink.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed certificates missing trainer certificate number, employees name and wrong expiration dates. Reviewed with operator
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Through the kitchen shelves
Equipment in poor repair. Observed dish machine over flowing draining water into a plastic container Observed 2 door reach in cooler from cookline handle broken
Exterior door has an opening from missing door knob and gap around the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In dry storage, behind spice shelf
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in water temperature of 81F
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By the 3 compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -reach in cooler gaskets soiled -dish machine racks soiled
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Apr 17, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Walk in cooler shelves soiled with food debris,
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.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Yogurt prepared 48 hours in kitchen lowboy and storage area reach in cooker, unit not datemarked.
Equipment in poor repair. Broken gasket in freezer chest, by cookline l
Food employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Ice buildup in freezer chest.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Freezer chest gasket soiled with dirt. -dish machine racks, soiled with dirt and grime,
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Dec 20, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 27 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority8 Intermediate15 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
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. 10 ppm.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Food preparation lowboy unit cooked meat (44F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (44F - Cold Holding). Operator placed ice. -Butter 76F on kitchen table top, placed overnight, operator instructed to discard,
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Walk in cooler shelves soiled with food debris,
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at food preparation area handwash sink.
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.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Yogurt prepared 48 hours in kitchen lowboy and storage area reach in cooker, unit not datemarked.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Diced onions in reach in cooler dispense and plate,using container with no handle.
Equipment in poor repair. Broken gasket in freezer chest, by cookline l
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. 1- Missing faucet of two faucets, to three compartment sink at washware area.
Food employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Ice buildup in freezer chest.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Washware hand sink and bathroom missing sign.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Freezer chest gasket soiled with dirt. -dish machine racks, soiled with dirt and grime,
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened soda bottle stored in kitchen lowboy unit.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Three compartment sink, missing part of pvc pipe, leaking into bin.
Stored food not covered, in cookline reach in cooler.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wash ware floor area covered with standing water.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle from washware area hand sink, food preparation hand sink.
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.