Paradise Tandoori and Biryani's Indian and Thai Restaurant
Last inspected: Nov 4, 2025
67
Score
Public records show seven inspections at Paradise Tandoori and Biryani's Indian and Thai Restaurant stretching back to 2025. The most recent report on file is from Nov 4, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly 13 violations earlier in the record.
Compared to other Apopka restaurants (averaging 78), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
7
Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cut board on line stained **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date marking on any ready to eat foods from previous day **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 2 Lights not functioning over cooking equipment **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination on cooks line **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: **Time Extended**
25-06-4
67
Oct 1, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cut board on line stained **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: Class scheduled OCT 11 **Time Extended**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date marking on any ready to eat foods from previous day **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 2 Lights not functioning over cooking equipment **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination on cooks line **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **Time Extended**
25-06-4
61
Sep 12, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Sep 11, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches on wall by hand sink 1 live roach on floor under table with food spices on cooks line 6 live roaches under deep freezer on cooks line **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: 1 live roach on floor in kitchen next to cooking equipment - **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
86
Sep 10, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date marking on any ready to eat foods from previous day **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cut board on line stained **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: **Time Extended**
53A-07-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 2 Lights not functioning over cooking equipment **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Food Debris under fryer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall next to 3 compartment sink, outlet cover missing on line causing hole in wall **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on line soiled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods soiled Exterior of make station soiled on line Dry storage bins are heavily soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Food combo containers stored on floor in dry storage **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: **Time Extended**
25-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination on cooks line **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: **Time Extended**
25-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind cooking equipment soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
43
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 25 violations
High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground outside back door Mop sink is not connected, wastewater is being dumped out back door **Warning**
28-14-5
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 handout **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cut board on line stained **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink used as a dump sink as evidence of food in hand sink **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
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. Employees working signed and dated form **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date marking on any ready to eat foods from previous day **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind cooking equipment soiled **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Mop sink pipes are disconnected under sink, water draining onto ground **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of flour on floor in dry storage room **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall next to 3 compartment sink, outlet cover missing on line causing hole in wall **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - 2 Lights not functioning over cooking equipment **Warning**
36-62-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Food Debris under fryer **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on line soiled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Light shield missing to light in outside walk-in-cooler **Warning**
38-01-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, provided operator with signage, posted before end of inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods soiled Exterior of make station soiled on line Dry storage bins are heavily soiled **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. **Warning**
35B-03-4
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken to ladies room door **Warning**
32-17-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Food combo containers stored on floor in dry storage **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination on cooks line **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
17
Jan 22, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Salt in food storage container not labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-02-4
Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items.
16-04-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall, In kitchen next to make station Outlet cover missing by front counter
36-24-5
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Operator removed outside mop sink - reinstalled during licensing - verified running water **Corrected On-Site**
29-27-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Paradise Tandoori and Biryani's Indian and Thai Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Paradise Tandoori and Biryani's Indian and Thai Restaurant on file is from Nov 4, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
How does Paradise Tandoori and Biryani's Indian and Thai Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Apopka?
Paradise Tandoori and Biryani's Indian and Thai Restaurant most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Apopka average of 78.
Has Paradise Tandoori and Biryani's Indian and Thai Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Paradise Tandoori and Biryani's Indian and Thai Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 13 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Paradise Tandoori and Biryani's Indian and Thai Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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