TANDOORI HUT #1
9401 W COLONIAL DR #310, Ocoee FL 34761 · 516.410.7184
Last inspected Jan 15, 2026 · 12 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 22 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Back kitchen area 2 live roaches 1 wall 1 on prep table 5 live in reach in cooler 5 behind upright reach in cooler in dish room 2 under sink 2 at 3 compartment sink 14total
★ 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--2023053817 | Sep 8, 2023 | Apr 2, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Jan 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary.
Drain cover(s) missing. At 3 compartment sink.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in chest freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets for all reach in cooler throughout facility, reach in freezer gasket back of the house.
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Stored food not covered. Multiple food items in reach in cooler cooling from 1/13 not covered.
Oct 27, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Cold water at handsink at ware washing area is stripped
Aug 26, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink on cook-line blocked by stool
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Cold water at handsink at ware washing area is stripped
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Sugar and rice. Operator immediately removed
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and rice label not easily legible. Operator immediately re-labeled
Mar 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -Raw shell eggs over vegetables. Operator immediately removed
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw chicken over rice in prep cooler. Operator immediately removed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Bottom interior of prep cooler -Small drawer inside reach in freezer
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice container.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Employee Drink on prep table. Operator immediately removed
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Boxed oil and case of drinks. Operator immediately removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gasket in front counter cooler that's used for storage
Dec 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Chicken over vegetables in reach in cooler. Manager moved to the lower shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (119F - Hot Holding) less than 4 hours on the stove. Turned up heat.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Muffins, turnovers and other pastries on front counter.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In the kitchen
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employees food in prep table. Manager placed items in a pan and labeled.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans stored on top of refrigerator.
Food stored on floor. Case of Onions. Manager picked it up.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 96F. Manager placed on stove to heat.
Light not functioning. In kitchen
Jun 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Manager secured
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Near entrance to front counter
Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine and reach in cooler
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer and refrigerator near triple sink.
Jun 25, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken patties (91F - Hot Holding); veggie patties (91F - Hot Holding); samosa (91F - Hot Holding). Provided time control and emplaned process.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Manager secured
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Near entrance to front counter
Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine and reach in cooler
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer and refrigerator near triple sink.
Nov 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Observed: Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In the kitchen Priority: Basic
Observed: Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Priority: Basic
Sep 10, 2023Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make table; sliced tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding). Less than 4 hours.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Large white cutting board on make table
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Metal scrubber in hand sink. Manager removed.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Middle kitchen
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. At entrance to front counter.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Make table doors held with duct tape
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Staff sitting in front of hand sink eating.
Equipment in poor repair. Low reach in cooler on front counter not operating
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. 1. Back dish area 2. In middle kitchen area
Light not functioning. Light in back kitchen
Sep 9, 2023■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 0 violations recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make table; sliced tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding). Less than 4 hours.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Large white cutting board on make table
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Metal scrubber in hand sink. Manager removed.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Middle kitchen
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. At entrance to front counter.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Make table doors held with duct tape
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Staff sitting in front of hand sink eating.
Equipment in poor repair. Low reach in cooler on front counter not operating
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. 1. Back dish area 2. In middle kitchen area
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole under hand sink in kitchen area
Light not functioning. Light in back kitchen
Sep 8, 2023■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 0 violations recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make table; sliced tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding). Less than 4 hours.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Large white cutting board on make table
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Metal scrubber in hand sink. Manager removed.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Middle kitchen
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. At entrance to front counter.
Dead roaches on premises. Dead roaches on trap 5 in back kitchen area Dead roaches on trap 7 on front counter area Total 12 Manager cleaned up traps.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Make table doors held with duct tape
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Staff sitting in front of hand sink eating.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on soda counter
Equipment in poor repair. Low reach in cooler on front counter not operating
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. 1. Back dish area 2. In middle kitchen area
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole under hand sink in kitchen area
Light not functioning. Light in back kitchen
Sep 8, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 0 violations recorded. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Back kitchen area 2 live roaches 1 wall 1 on prep table 5 live in reach in cooler 5 behind upright reach in cooler in dish room 2 under sink 2 at 3 compartment sink 14total
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make table; sliced tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding). Less than 4 hours.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Large white cutting board on make table
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Metal scrubber in hand sink. Manager removed.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Middle kitchen
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. At entrance to front counter.
Dead roaches on premises. Dead roaches on trap 5 in back kitchen area Dead roaches on trap 7 on front counter area Total 12 Manager cleaned up traps.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Make table doors held with duct tape
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Staff sitting in front of hand sink eating.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on soda counter
Equipment in poor repair. Low reach in cooler on front counter not operating
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. 1. Back dish area 2. In middle kitchen area
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole under hand sink in kitchen area
Light not functioning. Light in back 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.