Amber Indian Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
52
Score
Across the available record, Amber Indian Restaurant has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around five violations compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.
“No paper towels” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Compared to other Kissimmee restaurants (averaging 78), there's room to close the gap. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
52
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
70
May 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink next to cook line **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lentil stew and cooked eggplant not date marked per operator prepared more than 24 hours.
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl used to scoop sugar **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
70
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At both hand sinks. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of soda **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Sides of stove -on top of white cooler - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rust and chipped inside chest freezer - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind stove and fryer - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop yogurt. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
67
Dec 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Nov 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested 00ppm **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At both hand sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop yogurt. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of soda **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Sides of stove -on top of white cooler
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rust and chipped inside chest freezer
14-33-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind stove and fryer
36-27-5
58
Jun 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Neosporin in reach in refrigerator. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-25: **Time Extended**
41-07-4
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. Operator has a copy in her email did not print yet and fill out. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-25: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles of sanitizer spray by handwash sink **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-25: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
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. Gave operator a copy **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-25: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Dishes on front counter table Big pots on top of dish rack - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-25: **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-25: **Time Extended**
08B-49-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-25: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Maketable lid - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-25: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Makeline - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-25: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Heads of cabbage over cooked fried onion fritters. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-25: Not observed **Time Extended**
08B-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under handwash sink by ice machine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-25: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Water damage to some tiles in server area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-25: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
43
Apr 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Neosporin in reach in refrigerator.
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked chicken **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. Gave operator a copy **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By dishmachine
31B-02-4
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/. Mop sink removed and addition of dish machine . **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-16-7
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. Operator has a copy in her email did not print yet and fill out. **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken in reach in cooler
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles of sanitizer spray by handwash sink **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Water damage to some tiles in server area.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Dishes on front counter table Big pots on top of dish rack
24-05-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In freezer.
08B-49-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Maketable lid
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Makeline
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Gravy and sauces in reach in cooler already cooled down to 41F
08B-12-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Heads of cabbage over cooked fried onion fritters.
08B-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under handwash sink by ice machine.
29-11-4
23
Apr 19, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations.
View 4 violations
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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: Emailed. **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting board at makeline unit soiled with food debris, **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
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/. Mop sink removed and addition of dish machine . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: None submitted. Mop sink is located behind household refrigerator but there is no plumbing fixtures. Must be totally functional with hot and cold water at next routine inspection. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: Emailed form **Time Extended**
11-26-1
67
Dec 20, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
21
Jun 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
May 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade cloth towel used as liner for food container over vegetables in reach in cooler
14-86-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In the kitchen
31B-02-4
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.
11-26-1
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.
11-27-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in coolers and lowboys
23-24-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications. **Repeat Violation**
16-01-4
Basic - Hood filters/grease extractors not designed to be easily removable for cleaning. Heavily soiled
14-49-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's restroom **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -side of reach in coolers -cooking equipment throughout the kitchen
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Amber Indian Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Amber Indian Restaurant on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Amber Indian Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Amber Indian Restaurant.
How does Amber Indian Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Kissimmee?
Amber Indian Restaurant most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Kissimmee average of 78.
Has Amber Indian Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Amber Indian Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Amber Indian Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Amber Indian Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Amber Indian Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.
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