Honest Indian Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
35
Score
Honest Indian Restaurant has been inspected nine times since 2022. Honest Indian Restaurant was last inspected on Mar 25, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 14 violations per visit versus roughly 11 violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up six times.
By comparison, the average Orlando facility scores 79, putting Honest Indian Restaurant on the weaker side. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
5
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Raid insect spray can on floor next to cook line **Warning**
41-05-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked with trash can located next to walk in cooler. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test strips for 3 compartment sink **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at women's bathroom. Operator placed paper towels **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at front counter **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic containers used to dispense flour, rice, sugar and spices. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At cook line at prep station **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment at cook line Under prep tables Under 3 compartment sink **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of Tomatoes and bag of onions in walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven handle at cook line **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Gaskets in reach in cook at cook line Vent covers at walk in cooler **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers at cook line. **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled with grease near panini press **Warning**
36-27-5
35
Dec 16, 2025
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in back kitchen blocked by trash can **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-16: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink in back kitchen had container inside **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-16: **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-16: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-16: **Time Extended**
05-08-4
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 2025-12-16: **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup used to scoop spices. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-16: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards on prep tables **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-16: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Metal sheeting on walk in cooler floor is torn exposing insulatuon **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-16: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door . Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-16: **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwaveoven on prep line Interior of oven on cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-16: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets in side prep cooler. -Shelf above prep line -top of microwave **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-16: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom interior of side prep cooler, Bottom interior of reach in freezer in back kitchen. Operator immediately clean **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-16: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In side prep cooler. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-16: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall and ceiling by panini press **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-16: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
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Oct 14, 2025
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in back kitchen blocked by trash can **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink in back kitchen had container inside **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
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**
53B-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup used to scoop spices. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards on prep tables **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Metal sheeting on walk in cooler floor is torn exposing insulatuon **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door . Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwaveoven on prep line Interior of oven on cook line **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets in side prep cooler. -Shelf above prep line -top of microwave **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom interior of side prep cooler, Bottom interior of reach in freezer in back kitchen. Operator immediately clean **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In side prep cooler. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall and ceiling by panini press **Warning**
36-27-5
39
Apr 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 11 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. vegetables in to go bags in chest freezer
14-31-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom interior of reach in freezer by bread station
22-16-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Unwashed vegetables over soups and other ready to eat items in walk in cooler.
08B-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In potato container and puffed rice. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On both prep table coolers
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys phone, Lighter , hair dryerin shelf sbove containers spices . Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind stove and grill
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Walk in cooler floor in disrepair
36-17-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -Case of Water on floor in front counter -Boxed noodles on floor **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In fried bread container. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Interior of microwave at end of like line
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Top of microwave above prep table cooler -Top shelf above prep table cooler
23-03-4
50
Aug 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
43
Mar 6, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink at front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Make table cutting boards.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Rinsing utensils in sink at front counter.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License are current active.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans on clean storage rack. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Both low boy cookers and tables soiled with old food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Ice cream cooler in front of store outside.
33-31-5
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Spoons and forks on tables in dining room. Spoons and forks on counter in dining room. **Repeat Violation**
25-02-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Throughout kitchen area.
21-12-4
47
Oct 13, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Facility has 2 probe thermometers batteries are dead in both.
05-08-4
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 operator with form. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License are current active.
50-09-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink.
29-18-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open bottle of water on cutting board on make table.
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Large metal pans on clean storage rack. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer at front counter.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Spoons and forks on tables.
25-02-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Throughout kitchen area.
21-12-4
50
Mar 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Sauce in homer bucket, cut produce in thank you bag **Corrected On-Site**
14-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Small wares behind counter **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinse scoop and spoon in handsink behind front counter **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Low boy coolers on cookline **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of water and cases of canned food near back door **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At dish area **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At make table in kitchen
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Throughout kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On dry shelf in kitchen
14-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers at front counter **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of to go cups on floor in kitchen
25-05-4
47
Jul 5, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Raid roach spray. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
41-05-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Aspirin on cookline. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At dish area **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Walk-in cooler
36-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Under handsink in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets on floor in kitchen
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Next to blender behind front counter. Ice cream scoop and spoon. 77°F
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cart between make tables on cookline soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. On cookline **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers on floor behind front counter. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination.
25-09-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Under make table on cookline
29-49-6
39
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Honest Indian Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Honest Indian Restaurant on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Honest Indian Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Honest Indian Restaurant.
How does Honest Indian Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Honest Indian Restaurant most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Honest Indian Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Honest Indian Restaurant have averaged around 14 violations per visit, up from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Honest 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 Honest Indian Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Honest Indian Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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