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SIZLER TANDOORI EXPRESS LLC

9404 S ORANGE BLOSSOM TRL STE M

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 13 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 5/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10843618

  • 14-42-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood filters are out place/ broken - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: **Time Extended**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Advised operator to get chlorine test strips for bleach sanitizer they are using - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: **Time Extended**
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: **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. -Containers of curry in chest freezer - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 5/20/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8839200

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack over cans. Operator immediately removed Corrected On-Site
  • 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood filters are out place/ broken
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -Eggs over vegetables in cooler. Operator immediately removed Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw chicken over tamarind sauce in cooler. Operator immediately removed Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Beef 47F cold holding overnight in cooler. Operator immediately discarded Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Beef 47F cold holding overnight in cooler. Operator immediately discarded -Cut tomatoes Cut lettuce 65F cold holding in kitchen less than 2hrs. Advised to move to cooler for temperature recovery. Also advised to keep at 41F or in 4hr time olan **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Advised operator to get chlorine test strips for bleach sanitizer they are using
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • 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. -Containers of curry in chest freezer

Inspection Date: 9/24/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8841191

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 7/26/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8838604

  • 14-15-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Raw beef stored in grocery bag stored in small chest freezer - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-26: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-26: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-06-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Hand washing sink at prep area - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-26: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/24/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8782471

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in container with sugar being used as scoop
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 2-low boys Reach in cooler by exit door White reach in coolers All refrigeration mentioned above not keeping TCS food temperature 41F and below.
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of bottled stored on floor at front counter Corrected On-Site
  • 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Raw beef stored in grocery bag stored in small chest freezer
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Beef, chicken,lentil stew,in house made yogurt,rice,milk and cheese all temping between 47F-58F. Per operator all items were in reach in cooler overnight Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef, chicken,lentil stew,in house made yogurt,rice,milk and cheese all temping between 47F-58F. Per operator all items were in reach in cooler overnight Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - 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. Warning
  • 31B-06-4:Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Hand washing sink at prep area

Inspection Date: 4/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8656559

  • 14-74-7:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. The make table not working and left there as storage. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: **Time Extended**
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: **Time Extended**
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 to operator. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: **Time Extended**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: **Time Extended**
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Provided to operator. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: **Time Extended**
  • 22-31-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Inside the 3 white reaching-cooler . - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 4/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8579450

  • 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. The make table not working and left there as storage.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. At the front area.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour-sugar-salt . Corrected On-Site
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live small roaches at the broken make table not touching any food . Per supervisor next day call back required. 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 to operator.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  • 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. Provided to operator.
  • 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Inside the 3 white reaching-cooler .
  • 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. Milk opened yesterday morning no label. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 2/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8580555

  • 35A-23-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. - on electrical outlet cover - on wall panel between triple sink and mop sink Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-21: Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 12/22/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8579933

  • 35A-23-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. - on electrical outlet cover - on wall panel between triple sink and mop sink Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-21: Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-22: **Time Extended**
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-22: No employee working **Time Extended**
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-22: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 12/21/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8579174

  • 16-46-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-21: **Time Extended**
  • 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - cook line cooler - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-21: **Time Extended**
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. - 1 inside pedestal of foot pedal hand sink - 2 on floor below cook line cooler - 1 crawling on cutting board at dish drying rack - 1 on cover of food pan in reach in cooler - approximately 8 in ventilation grate of chest freezer __ Total 13 live roaches Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: Live roach activity present below cook line cooler and white chest cooler Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-21: - observed 5 live roaches in corner trim of wall FRP next to storage rack for clean cooking equipment - observed approximately 10 live roaches in various areas on storage rack for clean cooking equipment Admin Complaint
  • 35A-23-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. - on electrical outlet cover - on wall panel between triple sink and mop sink Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-21: Admin Complaint
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-21: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-21: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 12/20/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8379510

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - cook line cooler
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. - 1 inside pedestal of foot pedal hand sink - 2 on floor below cook line cooler - 1 crawling on cutting board at dish drying rack - 1 on cover of food pan in reach in cooler - approximately 8 in ventilation grate of chest freezer __ Total 13 live roaches Admin Complaint
  • 35A-23-4:High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. - on electrical outlet cover - on wall panel between triple sink and mop sink Admin Complaint
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cook line. Employee states held overnight - tikka chicken (51F - Cold Holding); - beef (53F - Cold Holding) - yogurt (46F - Cold Holding); - milk (47F - Cold Holding) Reach in Cooler. Employee states held overnight
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. - employee washed hands at triple sink
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - 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/ - 5 employees working
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - kitchen hand wash sink Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - 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.

Inspection Date: 12/20/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8579097

  • 23-24-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: **Time Extended**
  • 16-46-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: **Time Extended**
  • 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - cook line cooler - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: **Time Extended**
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. - 1 inside pedestal of foot pedal hand sink - 2 on floor below cook line cooler - 1 crawling on cutting board at dish drying rack - 1 on cover of food pan in reach in cooler - approximately 8 in ventilation grate of chest freezer __ Total 13 live roaches Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: Live roach activity present below cook line cooler and white chest cooler Admin Complaint
  • 35A-23-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. - on electrical outlet cover - on wall panel between triple sink and mop sink Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: Admin Complaint
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: **Time Extended**
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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/ - 5 employees working - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/15/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8313759

  • 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed deli containers inside sugar and salt bin Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-15: **Time Extended**
  • 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. White door reach in coolers Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-15: **Time Extended**
  • 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues. Chest freezer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-15: **Time Extended**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment needs chlorine test kit Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-15: **Time Extended**
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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/ Observed 5 employees working and no certified manager onsite. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-15: **Time Extended**
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment already received administrative complaint for no plan review submitted. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-15: Spoke with plan review, stated they have not received the plans. Operator sent image of the establishment however still need to send Form 7005 and Menu. Admin Complaint
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-15: **Time Extended**
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-15: **Time Extended**