SHAHI INDIAN CUISINE AVALON PARK
425 AVALON PARK S BLVD STE 200, Orlando FL 32828 · 321-804-4160
Last inspected Aug 10, 2026 · 13 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Aug 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 15 findingsThe state's own report →
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. noodle cooked yesterday (50F - Cooling)
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over cooked food at the walk-in cooler. Operator switch it.
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 stored over raw lamb at the walk-in freezer. Operator switch it.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. noodle cooked yesterday (50F - Cooling)
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Make table Cutting board both of them.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee hand sink Kitchen area blocked with some equipment. Operator removed it.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic container without handle used as scoop at the boba
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Throughout kitchen equipment.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn bottom of make table.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Ice stored on floor at the walk-in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The hoods,mop sink
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Throughout kitchen equipment and walk-in cooler shelves.
Dec 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Make table cutting board -can opener.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Multiple area throughout kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn bottom of make table.
Light not functioning. Multiple areas missing light at the kitchen.
Sep 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate12 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed lamb meat stored at the walk-in freezer at to go bag.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw shrimp stored above of vegetables at the walk-in freezer.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored above of cooked dal at the bottom of make table.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Make table cutting board -can opener.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee filled the buffet water buckets from the employee hand sink at the kitchen.
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/. Operator add buffet area without submitting a plan review.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By the exit door.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Multiple area throughout kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. The bowl at the buffet station.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engage with food preparation no beard guard.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn bottom of make table.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen equipment and.
Light not functioning. Multiple areas missing light at the kitchen.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Throughout kitchen equipment and walk-in cooler shelves.
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go container stored on floor at the kitchen area.
Stored food not covered. At the walk-in freezer krab Rangoon.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt-cornstarch no label at the kitchen area.
Sep 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the employee hand sink kitchen area.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Back of the house top of the walk-in cooler missing and disrepair.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen.
Light not functioning. Multiple missing throughout kitchen.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Walk-in cooler.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Employee hand sink at the dish area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Throughout kitchen equipment gasket moldy and walk-in cooler shelves soiled.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plate stored at the back table next to the rice cooker.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar-flour- Brown sugar no label. Non of the spices at the spices table have a label.
Jul 28, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the employee hand sink kitchen area.
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. Only one available for sidrah no other.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Back of the house top of the walk-in cooler missing and disrepair.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen.
Light not functioning. Multiple missing throughout kitchen.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Walk-in cooler.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Employee hand sink at the dish area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Throughout kitchen equipment gasket moldy and walk-in cooler shelves soiled.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plate stored at the back table next to the rice cooker.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar-flour- Brown sugar no label. Non of the spices at the spices table have a label.
Mar 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the employee hand sink kitchen area the one by the window.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Bottom of make table.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By the exit door.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees wallet and keys stored at moving food black cart.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler shelves.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler.
Mar 7, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Can't issue temporary license because there's a peace of equipment added without a plan review.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the employee hand sink kitchen area the one by the window.
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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. There's a tandorri oven without submitting plan review.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Bottom of make table.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By the exit door.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees wallet and keys stored at moving food black cart.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler shelves.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler.
Jan 22, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Can't issue temporary license because there's a peace of equipment added without a plan review.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the employee hand sink kitchen area the one by the window.
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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. There's a tandorri oven without submitting plan review.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Bottom of make table.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By the exit door.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees wallet and keys stored at moving food black cart.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler shelves.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler.
Dec 20, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Can't issue temporary license because there's a peace of equipment added without a plan review.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the employee hand sink kitchen area the one by the window.
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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. There's a tandorri oven without submitting plan review.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Bottom of make table.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By the exit door.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees wallet and keys stored at moving food black cart.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler shelves.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler.
Oct 4, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Can't issue temporary license because there's a peace of equipment added without a plan review.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the employee hand sink kitchen area the one by the window.
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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. There's a tandorri oven without submitting plan review.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Bottom of make table.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By the exit door.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees wallet and keys stored at moving food black cart.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler shelves.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler.
Oct 3, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing 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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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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Can't issue temporary license because there's a peace of equipment added without a plan review.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Lamb curry 9-25-24 Goat curry 9-25-25 Goat biryani's 9-25-24 Chicken curry 9-26-24 Chicken biryani's 9-26-24 Dal 9-25-24 Mix vegetables cooked 9-26-24 Tomato sauce 9-22-24
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Lamb curry 9-25-24 Goat curry 9-25-25 Goat biryani's 9-25-24 Chicken curry 9-26-24 Chicken biryani's 9-26-24 Dal 9-25-24 Mix vegetables cooked 9-26-24 Tomato sauce 9-22-24
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken broth 46f-raw chicken (52F - Cold Holding); cooked vegetables mix (48F - Cold Holding); goat cooked (48F - Cold Holding); yogurt (46F - Cold Holding); lentils( dal)(46F - Cold Holding).All the cooler temperatures between 46-52f Operator stated that the temperature taken 11.30 am was at 40f
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the employee hand sink kitchen area the one by the window.
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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. There's a tandorri oven without submitting plan review.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Bottom of make table.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By the exit door.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees wallet and keys stored at moving food black cart.
Food stored on floor. Fryer oil stored on floor.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler shelves.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler.
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go container stored on floor at the kitchen.
Apr 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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 shrimp stored on top of French fries at the reach-in freezer. * Walk- in freezer have raw food in top of each other can't even identify what's in each bag.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Table have the rice cooker front of the employee handwashing sink the one next to the stove.
No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer.
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. Milk opened 2 days ago no date.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. The small one in the kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphones at the prep table.
Food stored on floor. Oil stored on floor. Food stored on floor at the walk-in freezer.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of make table and walk-in cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corn starch.
Jul 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 20 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority7 Intermediate10 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored in top of raw beef.
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. Observed raw chicken stored in top beef and pork.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Table had a rice pan in front of the employee hand sink at the kitchen area.
No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area.
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. Provided form to operator.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Milk at the front area open yesterday no label.
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. Donna fang expired November 6-2022.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Throughout kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. By the hood.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone at the prep table.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen.
Food stored on floor. At the freezer observed tray have raw shrimp stored at the floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk-in freezer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Light not functioning. By the hood - and top of the soups table.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Throughout kitchen.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Throughout kitchen.
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.