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SPICE INDIAN GRILL LLC

4498 N ALAFAYA TRL STE 306-312, Orlando FL 32826

Last inspected Nov 3, 2025 · 9 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats60
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5814422
Grade history
MAY 24
OCT 24
MAR 25
AUG 25
OCT 25
— STEADY

5 inspections within 29 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found 2 small flying insects on wall dish are
High priority/35A-02-7
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Nov 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 30, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority5 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. Chlorine dish machine 0 ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board Can opener dirty
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked by cart in dish area
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Repeat Violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels in hand sink cook line. Brought paper towels
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Fried cheese prepared two days ago no date marked. Fried cauliflower two days ago no date marked Lentils Samosas made two says ago no label
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two bottles stored on dish machine
Intermediate/41-17-4/Repeat Violation
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls use to scoop salt and sugar. Removed
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean plates kept on cook line in an area were there is foot traffic.
Basic/24-05-4
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Knifes in between three compartment sink and wall. Removed
Basic/24-14-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Buckets in walk in freezer
Basic/08B-47-4/Repeat Violation
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4/Repeat Violation
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls on mop and prep area
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation
Aug 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink located on dish area blocked by cart.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Return visit Aug 19, 2025 · Time Extended
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Goat kept on reach in cooler on cook line, prepared three days ago with no date marked. Non of the prepared food items kept in coolers in cook line have labels.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Repeat Violation/Return visit Aug 19, 2025 · Time Extended
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice chute on soda machine has mold like susbstance.
Basic/22-20-5/Return visit Aug 19, 2025 · Time Extended
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Cleaned knifes stored in between wall and three compartment sink.
Basic/24-14-4/Return visit Aug 19, 2025 · Time Extended
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Oil stored on floor by exit door. Multiple buckets of food stored on walk in freezer floor.
Basic/08B-47-4/Return visit Aug 19, 2025 · Time Extended
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Mold like substance on wall located under sink on dish area with.
Basic/36-27-5/Return visit Aug 19, 2025 · Time Extended
Aug 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority4 Intermediate11 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. Chlorine dish machine with 0 ppm
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Live, small flying insects found 2 small flying insects on wall dish are
High priority/35A-02-7
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener has debris
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink located on dish area blocked by cart.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Goat kept on reach in cooler on cook line, prepared three days ago with no date marked. Non of the prepared food items kept in coolers in cook line have labels.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Repeat Violation
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle kept on dish area with no label.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice chute on soda machine has mold like susbstance.
Basic/22-20-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl use to scoop salt and sugar.
Basic/14-01-5
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Cleaned knifes stored in between wall and three compartment sink.
Basic/24-14-4
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Oil stored on floor by exit door. Multiple buckets of food stored on walk in freezer floor.
Basic/08B-47-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoons use in cook line in water 90F. Operator turn water on. Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-Site**
Basic/10-07-4/
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Debris on fan covers in walk in cooler.
Basic/23-03-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label from chara Marsala on rice pudding. Operator removed label
Basic/16-46-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves has debris
Basic/22-16-4
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Slow drain on hand sink located at bar area.
Basic/29-20-5
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Mold like substance on wall located under sink on dish area with.
Basic/36-27-5
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak from faucet and pipe in ladies bathroom.
Basic/29-11-4
Mar 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Cooked chili chicken kept on table by bar with no cover or sneeze guard. Tomato and coconut chutney stored on same table.
High priority/08B-02-4
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Goza flatbread dough stored on green sanitizer bucket and kept cook line
High priority/14-15-4
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cooked chicken in cook line reach in cooler.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice pudding kept cold in buffet for 45 minutes with temperature of 56F, chickpeas potatoes mixture 56 kept in buffet for 45 minutes, chopped lettuce kept in buffet for 45 minutes with temperature of 51F. Owner ask employee to add ice to items for rapid cooling.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked by cart.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sauté pan stored on hand sink located in cook line.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
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 signed paper for some employees
Intermediate/11-26-1
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap on handwashing sink located in cook line
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked potatoes kept for 3 days in cook line reach in cooler with no date marked, spinach with paneer made two days ago kept in reach in cooler in cook line with no date marked. Cooked cauliflower made on Sunday with no date marked. Veggie fritters cooked two days ago with no date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on reach in cooler located in cook line.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of chicken stored on floor under table.
Basic/08B-47-4/Corrected On-Site
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4/Repeat Violation
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Slow drain on hand sink located by dish area.
Basic/29-19-4
Oct 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water 93F. Less than 4hrs per operator. Advised operator that utensils in water must be 135F. Operator took action To reheat container
High priority/10-05-5/Corrective Action Taken
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 Tilapia in its original packaging over container of cooked potatoes out of its original packaging in upright freezer.
High priority/08A-17-6/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Back hand sink by cart
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
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 operator with form. Employees signed on site
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Time plan was incomplete. Advised operator to put individual items on time plan
Intermediate/03F-10-5
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile torn above ice machine
Basic/36-32-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on first prep cooler
Basic/14-09-4
Food stored on floor. Boxed oil on floor
Basic/08B-38-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On plastic containers on storage shelf in ware washing area
Basic/16-46-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink at entry way to cookline leaking from pipe.
Basic/29-11-4
Jun 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris
Intermediate/22-02-4/Return visit Jun 6, 2024 · Time Extended
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date marking for cooked chicken, spinach and ground lamb in walk in cooler held more then 24 hours
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Return visit Jun 6, 2024 · Time Extended
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser bottles with no label located on top of dishwasher
Intermediate/41-17-4/Return visit Jun 6, 2024 · Time Extended
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floors soiled with food debris
Basic/36-73-4/Return visit Jun 6, 2024 · Time Extended
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bags of rice located next to back exit door
Basic/08B-47-4/Return visit Jun 6, 2024 · Time Extended
May 30, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded.

0 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Handwash sink removed in front of 3 compartment sink. Per operator New sink will get installed on Monday
Intermediate/31A-04-4/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date marking for cooked chicken, spinach and ground lamb in walk in cooler held more then 24 hours
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser bottles with no label located on top of dishwasher
Intermediate/41-17-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle inside of flour and rice container
Basic/14-01-5
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler handles soiled with food debris next to bread oven
Basic/23-24-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floors soiled with food debris
Basic/36-73-4
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bags of rice located next to back exit door
Basic/08B-47-4
Food stored on floor. Cases of raw chicken stored on floor next to prep table
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4
Sep 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

5 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.Employee grabbed to go container that fall on floor and then proceeded to add cooked chicken to a pan for reheating.
High priority/12A-16-4
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.Dish employee rinsed dirty dishes and placed on dish machine, then proceeded to touched clean equipment.
High priority/12A-13-4
Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue.Old food inside plastic part use to push food for food grinding.
High priority/22-35-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Heavy cream 66F for less than 4 hrs. Ask employee to place in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Chicken tandoori kept on microwave for less than 4 hrs with temperature of 113F. Ask cook to reheat to 165F.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.No paper towels at cook line.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.Cooked potato stuffing for samosas cooked on Friday with no date marked and kept on walk in cooler, potatoes cooked on Sunday kept on walk in cooler with no label, spinach cooked on Wednesday and kept on walk in cooler and reach in cooler on cook line with no label, cheese cooked on Sunday kept on reach in cooler on cook line with no label, chicken tika cooked last week kept on walk in cooler and cook line with no label, goat curry cooked on Thursday and kept on cook line with no label, lentils cooked on Friday and kept on cook line reach in cooler with no label.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
Basic/12B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.Cook was cooking food with no hair restraint.
Basic/13-03-4
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.Bags of rice stored on floor by exit door located near bar.
Basic/08B-47-4/Repeat Violation
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning in multiple containers around facility.
Basic/16-46-4
Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination.
Basic/24-11-4/Repeat Violation
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.Stored on table by bar.
Basic/24-18-4
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink.Slow drain on hand sink located at dish area.
Basic/29-20-5
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.Chicken been thawed at room temperature.
Basic/06-01-5
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.Unwashed carrots and cilantro stored over ready to eat meat on walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-17-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.Leak under hand sink located on dish area.
Basic/29-11-4

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