TAMARIND INDIAN CUISINE
501 N ORLANDO AVE #149, Winter Park FL 32789 · 407.459.2172
Last inspected Apr 6, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 5 live roaches on wall under dry ingredients located in dish area. Kitchen plan is an open lay out, dish area is close to cook line.
★ 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--2024026003 | Apr 26, 2024 | Jun 5, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Apr 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cooked chicken in walk in cooler.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Chlorine test strips for dishwasher
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Women's bathroom
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken and garbanzos in walk in cooler
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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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic containers used to scoop in flour, sugar and spices.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used on sliding door for reach in cooler
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Oct 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over RTE in walk in cooler
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips on dishwasher
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken curry, lamb curry and chickpeas not date marked in walk in cooler
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowls used to scoop inside flour container
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used on sliding door for reach in cooler
Food stored on floor. Container with tamarind paste in walk in freezer
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Cutting board at prep station
Apr 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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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 and shoes stored next to food at dry storage container
Mar 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Chicken in black bags at walk in freezer
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over RTE at walk in cooler
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Ghee Clarified butter and Land O lake clarified butter at room temperature.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Both containers left over night Ghee Clarified butter 78F and Land O lake clarified butter 101F reheated
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At cook line
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked lamb not dated, per operator cooked on Saturday. At walk-in cooler
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer spray bottle with no label at dish area
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Blender on floor next to prep station
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cloth used for Nan bread
Food stored on floor. Black bins with chicken at walk in freezer
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior reach in cooler soiled with food debris at cook line
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing at room temperature. Recommended operator to moved to walk in cooler
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves with rust
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Nov 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 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. Milk and heavy cream not date marked reach in cooler
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk in cooler Onion and tomato gravy, lamb and cooked chicken. Per operator made more than 24 hours
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Deli container used to scoop flour, sugar and spices
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Line cook
Food stored on floor. Black bin with veggies In walk in freezer
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. In cook line
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign in men's bathroom. Provided operator with sign
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Display sliding door reach in cooler soiled with food debris
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves with rust
Aug 26, 2024□ 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. Employees slicing onions and putting away chicken with no hair restriction.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler have dust
Jun 26, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority7 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.0 ppm rechecked 200 ppm
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored over samosas in walk in freezer.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over sauce in reach in cooler located in cook line
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Heavy whipping cream kept in cook line for less than 4 hrs with temperature of 72F Ask chef to move to cooler for temperature recovery
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Samosas kept in cook line for less than4 hrs with temperature of 116F. Ask chef to reheat to 165F
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Expired test strips for chlorine sanitizer
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Unable to dispense towels in hand sink located in cook line.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked lamb, chicken, cooked onion sauce, cooked veggie fritters made from Wednesday and Friday with no date marked.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl use to scoop bulk sugar
Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee bottle bottle stored on shelves on top of onions been sliced
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees slicing onions and putting away chicken with no hair restriction.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Black buckets containing onions stored on walk in cooler floor and raw chicken buckets kept in walk in freezer floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler have dust
Apr 27, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dirty cutting board
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tile out of place in ladies bathroom
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Apr 26, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 14 violations recorded, 6 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
6 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked lamb cooling in walk in cooler for two days with temperature of 56F Cooked onion sauce cooling overnight in walk in cooler with temperature of 103F
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non grade paper towel lining samosas in reach in cooler
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw chicken stored on non grade bags in walk in freezer
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cooked fritters in reach in cooler across from fryers
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 5 live roaches on wall under dry ingredients located in dish area. Kitchen plan is an open lay out, dish area is close to cook line.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked onion sauce cooling overnight in walk in cooler with temperature of 103F. Lamb cooling for two days in walk in cooler with temperature of 56 FWarningRepeat ViolationWarning**
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dirty cutting board
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken made three days ago with no date marked Lamb made two days ago with no date marked Tandori chicken made two days ago with no date marked Cooked chick peas made two days ago with no date marked
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl use to scoop sauce in walk in cooler, salt, sugar, cooked rice.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tile out of place in ladies bathroom
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach prep table located in dish area 3 dead roaches on wall behind dish machine 1 dead roach on top of dish machine 1 dead roach on wall under three compartment sink 2 dead roaches on gaskets in reach in cooler across from fryers 1 dead roach on dining room floor
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored on floor. Containers of cooked lamb and sauces stored in walk in cooler floor.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar and salt no label
Jan 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener blade
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/
Equipment in poor repair. Calendar damaged at the base -difficult to clean
Aug 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Garbanzo stew and lamb stew temping between 58F-60F. Per operator made the night before and placed in walk in cooler
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over cut okra at reach in cooler at cooks line
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Lamb-58F Garbanzo beans stew-60F Per operator items were made the night before
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At outside water spigot
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. Printed operator clean up handout
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/ Facility has one certified manager and he was not present during inspection. There were six employees at facility
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Spoons at wait station not inverted
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on make table at cooks line grooved and stained
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. In use tongs stored on handle of cart
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.