PARADISE TANDOORI AND BIRYANI'S INDIAN AND THAI RESTAURANT
Food safety records indicate PARADISE TANDOORI AND BIRYANI'S INDIAN AND THAI RESTAURANT in APOPKA has 8 inspections with a 2.9/5 overall rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
Hunt Club Boulevard
Florida, 32714
Seminole County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 11/4/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13536723
- 36-62-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 2 Lights not functioning over cooking equipment Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: **Time Extended**
- 35B-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: **Time Extended**
- 25-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination on cooks line Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cut board on line stained Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: **Time Extended**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date marking on any ready to eat foods from previous day Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 10/1/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13516603
- 36-62-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 2 Lights not functioning over cooking equipment Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **Time Extended**
- 35B-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **Time Extended**
- 25-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination on cooks line Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cut board on line stained Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **Time Extended**
- 53A-07-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: Class scheduled OCT 11 **Time Extended**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date marking on any ready to eat foods from previous day Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 9/12/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13518029
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 9/11/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13517846
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches on wall by hand sink 1 live roach on floor under table with food spices on cooks line 6 live roaches under deep freezer on cooks line Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: 1 live roach on floor in kitchen next to cooking equipment - Admin Complaint
Inspection Date: 9/10/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13477514
- 36-62-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 2 Lights not functioning over cooking equipment Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: **Time Extended**
- 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Food Debris under fryer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: **Time Extended**
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall next to 3 compartment sink, outlet cover missing on line causing hole in wall Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: **Time Extended**
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on line soiled Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods soiled Exterior of make station soiled on line Dry storage bins are heavily soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: **Time Extended**
- 35B-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: **Time Extended**
- 25-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Food combo containers stored on floor in dry storage Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: **Time Extended**
- 25-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination on cooks line Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind cooking equipment soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cut board on line stained Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: **Time Extended**
- 53A-07-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: **Time Extended**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date marking on any ready to eat foods from previous day Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 9/10/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13516559
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches on wall by hand sink 1 live roach on floor under table with food spices on cooks line 6 live roaches under deep freezer on cooks line Admin Complaint
Inspection Date: 7/30/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10930509
- 36-62-4:Basic - 2 Lights not functioning over cooking equipment Warning
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Food Debris under fryer Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of flour on floor in dry storage room Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall next to 3 compartment sink, outlet cover missing on line causing hole in wall Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on line soiled Corrected On-Site Warning
- 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield missing to light in outside walk-in-cooler Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, provided operator with signage, posted before end of inspection Corrected On-Site Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods soiled Exterior of make station soiled on line Dry storage bins are heavily soiled Warning
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Warning
- 32-17-4:Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken to ladies room door Warning
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Food combo containers stored on floor in dry storage Corrected On-Site Warning
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination on cooks line Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind cooking equipment soiled Warning
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Mop sink pipes are disconnected under sink, water draining onto ground Warning
- 28-14-5:High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground outside back door Mop sink is not connected, wastewater is being dumped out back door Warning
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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. Provided operator with handout Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cut board on line stained Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink used as a dump sink as evidence of food in hand sink Warning
- 53A-07-6:Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen Corrected On-Site Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Employees working signed and dated form **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen Corrected On-Site Warning
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date marking on any ready to eat foods from previous day Warning
Inspection Date: 1/22/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10762298
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall, In kitchen next to make station Outlet cover missing by front counter
- 16-04-4:Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items.
- 29-27-4:Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Operator removed outside mop sink - reinstalled during licensing - verified running water Corrected On-Site
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
- 02D-02-4:Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Salt in food storage container not labeled Corrected On-Site