Tamarind Indian Cuisine in Winter Park

Last inspected:

501 N Orlando Ave #149, Winter Park, FL 32789
Overview

Tamarind Indian Cuisine in Winter Park has accumulated 300 violations across 37 inspections since 2016, averaging 8.1 per visit. The restaurant was shut down once for roach activity in April 2024 and has faced one disciplinary action resulting in a $400 fine. The most frequently cited violations involve food contact surfaces, proper hand and arm washing, and employee health policies. Recent inspections from 2024 through October 2025 show a pattern of compliance callbacks and warnings, with violation counts ranging from 1 to 18 per visit.

Most recent closure: April 26, 2024 for roach activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

38Inspections
308Violations
1Closures
$400in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Tamarind Indian Cuisine in Winter Park: Comparison to Orange County Averages

This Facility 8.1 violations / inspection 8.1 violations per inspection
Orange County Avg 5.9 violations / inspection 5.9 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Orange County Avg 0.12 closures / facility 0.12 county average

Tamarind Indian Cuisine in Winter Park: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Tamarind Indian Cuisine in Winter Park
DateReasonReopened
Roach activity 10:52:00

Tamarind Indian Cuisine in Winter Park: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $400.00

Disciplinary action history for Tamarind Indian Cuisine in Winter Park
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
4--2024026003 $400.00 Apr 26, 2024 Fort Lauderdale

Tamarind Indian Cuisine in Winter Park: Full Inspection History — DBPR (38)

— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections19 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 6 inspections36 violations · 28 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections17 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections22 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections21 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections19 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 8 inspections31 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections28 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Tamarind Indian Cuisine in Winter Park: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tamarind Indian Cuisine in Winter Park last inspected?
Tamarind Indian Cuisine in Winter Park was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 6, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
When was Tamarind Indian Cuisine in Winter Park last shut down?
Tamarind Indian Cuisine in Winter Park was last shut down on April 26, 2024 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at Tamarind Indian Cuisine in Winter Park?
The most frequently cited violations at Tamarind Indian Cuisine in Winter Park are: Food contact surfaces, Employee health policy, Proper hand/arm washing.
How many health inspections has Tamarind Indian Cuisine in Winter Park had?
Tamarind Indian Cuisine in Winter Park has had 38 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Tamarind Indian Cuisine in Winter Park find?
Tamarind Indian Cuisine in Winter Park was most recently inspected on April 6, 2026 with 8 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Tamarind Indian Cuisine in Winter Park ever been shut down?
Yes, Tamarind Indian Cuisine in Winter Park has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
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 V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
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 Tamarind Indian Cuisine in Winter Park faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Tamarind Indian Cuisine in Winter Park has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
How much has Tamarind Indian Cuisine in Winter Park been fined?
Tamarind Indian Cuisine in Winter Park has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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