Friends Indian Cuisine in Orlando

Last inspected:

1375 S Semoran Blvd, Orlando, FL 32807
Overview

Friends 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.

23Inspections
151Violations
0Closures
1Fire
$880in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Friends Indian Cuisine in Orlando: Comparison to Orange County Averages

This Facility 6.6 violations / inspection 6.6 violations per inspection
Orange County Avg 5.9 violations / inspection 5.9 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Orange County Avg 0.12 closures / facility 0.12 county average

Friends Indian Cuisine in Orlando: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $880.00

Disciplinary action history for Friends Indian Cuisine in Orlando
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement 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

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher is inaccessible. For reporting purposes only. Chemical extinguishing of the annul has been removed by the fire company for hydro testing.

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
— 2 inspections16 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections28 violations · 17 high priority
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections21 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 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

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— 5 inspections24 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 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
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections2 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Warning Issued

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

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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