Friends Indian Cuisine in Orlando
Last inspected:
1375 S Semoran Blvd, Orlando, FL 32807Friends Indian Cuisine in Orlando has accumulated 139 violations across 22 inspections since 2016, averaging 6.3 violations per inspection — above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have been recurrent: proper hand and arm washing violations appeared in at least 5 inspections, food contact surface violations in at least 7 inspections, shell stock requirement violations in at least 3 inspections, and employee health policy violations in at least 2 inspections. A complaint-based inspection on September 15, 2022 documented 4 high-priority violations including employee health policy, parasite destruction, and approved food source issues. The facility received one disciplinary action with $880 in fines. A fire safety violation was recorded on July 13, 2016 for an inaccessible portable fire extinguisher. The most recent inspection on October 13, 2025 found 24 violations (1 intermediate, 8 basic) and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Friends Indian Cuisine in Orlando: Comparison to Orange County Averages
Friends Indian Cuisine in Orlando: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $880.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2018023183 | $880.00 | Mar 13, 2018 | Panama City Beach |
Friends Indian Cuisine in Orlando: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Food-Licensing Inspection · 45-06-4 · Warning Issued
Friends Indian Cuisine in Orlando: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 1 inspection8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections16 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections28 violations · 17 high priority
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections21 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections19 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Admin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections24 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections2 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Warning Issued
Friends Indian Cuisine in Orlando: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Friends Indian Cuisine in Orlando last inspected?
- Friends Indian Cuisine in Orlando was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 17, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
- What are the most common violations at Friends Indian Cuisine in Orlando?
- The most frequently cited violations at Friends Indian Cuisine in Orlando are: Proper sewage disposal, Clean multi-use utensils, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Friends Indian Cuisine in Orlando had?
- Friends Indian Cuisine in Orlando has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Friends Indian Cuisine in Orlando find?
- Friends Indian Cuisine in Orlando was most recently inspected on April 17, 2026 with 12 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
- Has Friends Indian Cuisine in Orlando ever been shut down?
- No, Friends Indian Cuisine in Orlando has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- Has Friends Indian Cuisine in Orlando had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Friends Indian Cuisine in Orlando has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Friends Indian Cuisine in Orlando faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Friends Indian Cuisine in Orlando has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $880.00 in fines.
- How much has Friends Indian Cuisine in Orlando been fined?
- Friends Indian Cuisine in Orlando has been fined a total of $880.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Friends Indian Cuisine in Orlando operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: The Taste of Yucatan (2016).
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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