New Punjab Indian Restaurant
Last inspected: Oct 30, 2025
61
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at New Punjab Indian Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 30, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated”, showing up four times.
New Punjab Indian Restaurant's latest score of 61 falls below the Orlando average of 79. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
7
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 30, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over caramalized onions on speed rack in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Non-food grade towel used as liner for tandoori dough **Repeat Violation**
14-86-1
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Clean item shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-10-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in freezer
08B-38-4
61
Apr 29, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade towel used as liner for tandoori bread .
14-86-1
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 4-1-25 Paid during inspection
50-17-3
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Next to clean pans on clean item shelf **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On prep table on cooks line int the kitchen 81F
10-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on shelf above sandwich top reach in college on cooks line
40-06-5
58
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
67
Apr 18, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in freezer and bucket on floor in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - 2 Lights not functioning in back area **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe under three comp sink
29-11-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean item shelf next to three compartment sink
16-46-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk in freezer around the door
14-69-4
78
Oct 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw whole shell eggs over cooked vegetables on speed rack in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pan and round cambro in hand sink by three comp sink **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in white single door reach-in freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - One Light not functioning above three compartment sink and one light on cooks line **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
67
Mar 2, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Glass cleaner stored next to clean dishes in dish room. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked chicken on speed rack in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in single door reach in cooler when entering back area.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic container in hand sink by prep sink **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Employee bathroom
32-07-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In lexon with rice **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Blue bottle next to food items on shelf next to cooks line. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of chicken in walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Light not functioning over three compartment. **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
45
Nov 30, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Comet above clean pans and pots next to prep sink. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw marinated chicken over cooked chicken on speed rack in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times in the kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in the kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone by dough sheeted **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer at the door
14-69-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Top,of ice machine **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoons in water on prep table,on cooks line at 99F. Manager removed and washed spoons **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - Light not functioning over the three compartment sink
36-62-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Reach in cooler across from tandoor oven on cooks line. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was New Punjab Indian Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at New Punjab Indian Restaurant on file is from Oct 30, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at New Punjab Indian Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at New Punjab Indian Restaurant.
How does New Punjab Indian Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
New Punjab Indian Restaurant most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has New Punjab Indian Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at New Punjab Indian Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at New Punjab Indian Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is New Punjab Indian Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, New Punjab Indian Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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