TANDOOR FINE INDIAN CUISINE
6300 N WICKHAM RD #122, Melbourne FL 32940 · 321.622.6990
Last inspected Jul 31, 2026 · 13 visits since October 2023
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JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Dough made with milk 81F Chana masala 55F
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,120
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2017028381 | Jun 1, 2017 | Jul 11, 2017 | — |
| 4--2017024769 | May 11, 2017 | Jul 7, 2017 | $800 |
| 4--2015033038 | Jun 16, 2015 | Sep 1, 2015 | $320 |
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Jul 31, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
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/
Jul 22, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 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. Dish washer machine reading 0ppm. Operator prime it switch sanitizer to new sanitizer. Prim it again and still reading 0ppm
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in cooler had whole raw shell eggs over ready to eat foods. Operator remove raw eggs
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed outside hose Bibb connected to white hose not having a vacuum breaker installed
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/
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel in front hand wash sink behind bar. Operator place paper towel at hand wash sink
Hole in or other damage to wall. In dry rack area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents are soiled. Operator does have new ones In Stock
Jun 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 11, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 6, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach in in the female public bathroom. Manager on duty had some one sweep up the dead roach in the bathroom and discarded and sweep and sanitize the female bathroom
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor are soiled under and behind cooking equipment on cook line
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen raw chicken sitting out under room temperature. Still 38F Cold Holding
Jan 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 3 door reach in cooler door gaskets are soiled with black like substance
Aug 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 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. Open gallon of milk stored over 24hrs in walk in cooler not dated the day it was open
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands in dump sink not in hand wash sink right next to dump sink. Manager reeducate employee to was hands Designated hand wash sink in establishment
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards have heavily cutting grooves
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe at 2 areas First one is at hand wash sink next to dump station in kitchen pipes are leaking while water is running. Second one is pipe leaking by dish area underneath 3 compartment sink. Both areas have a work order for them
Mar 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cutting boards on cook line flip top is soiled
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.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In seasoning containers
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Sep 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in kitchen hand wash sink had small container stored in the sink. Operator removed the container
Observed cutting boated on cook line is stain and soiled.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing toxic liquid not labeled at front counter of the establishment. Operator labeled it sanitizer
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed wiping cloth
Light not functioning. In kitchen
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers not inverted. Operator inverted the to go containers
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed multiple soiled dry wiping cloth in use in kitchen
Mar 29, 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 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. Observed Employee Martin not have CFM or food handlers card. Have not signed employee agreement. Been working in establishment for 2-3 weeks. Operator had him sign
Observed cutting board on make table flip top is soiled is stain
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on prep table has accumulation of cutting grooves
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee jacket stored with clean utensils in back room
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler door gaskets is in poor repair need to be replace
Light not functioning. Observed one light ceiling is burn out in kitchen
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient air thermometer in flip top make station unit and walk in cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed behind flip top cover at make station. Is soiled with old food debris
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed underneath prep table ripped tin foil use as a shelve cover need to be replace with brand new tin foil
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed multiple soiled dry wiping cloth in use in kitchen.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler shelving is rusted
Dec 5, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cutting board soiled on the cook line. 2 door glass cooler shelves soiled. Ice machine lightly soiled.
Fan cover on the 2 door reach in cooler shelves soiled.
Oct 6, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Buffet items rice pudding and sauces
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee took trash outside with gloves on, came back into kitchen and went to cook line to grab clean dishes with soiled gloves. Had operator educate employee on when to change gloves.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Dough made with milk 81F Chana masala 55F
Cutting board soiled on the cook line. 2 door glass cooler shelves soiled. Ice machine lightly soiled.
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Front counter hand sink
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup used to scoop spices
Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner in the storage area.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. For naan bread
Fan cover on the 2 door reach in cooler shelves soiled.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Container that stored fresh peeled garlic is now a storage container for spices.
Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination.
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.