Punjab Kitchen
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
45
Score
Across the available record, Punjab Kitchen has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 12, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 14 violations to closer to eight violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
By comparison, the average Kissimmee facility scores 78, putting Punjab Kitchen on the weaker side. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
12
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
45
Oct 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
43
May 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
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. Multiple food containers with no date marking in walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: **Time Extended**
32-12-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn Gaskets in reach in cooler at prep station - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap beneath exit door at dry storage area - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup ice in white chest freezer - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe in hand wash sink next to walk in cooler Leaking pipe under 3 compartment sink - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
64
May 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine 00ppm. Recommended operator to use 3 compartment sink to wash, rinse and sanitize **Warning**
22-49-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple food containers with no date marking in walk in cooler
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer spray bottle with no label at server station
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone on prep table at cook line
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn Gaskets in reach in cooler at prep station
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap beneath exit door at dry storage area
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Yogurt container in walk in cooler
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup ice in white chest freezer
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water at 80F
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cook line reach in cooler and Reach in freezer gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
14-20-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe in hand wash sink next to walk in cooler Leaking pipe under 3 compartment sink
29-11-4
37
Nov 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
41
Nov 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw shell eggs over sauce in walk in cooler. Operator moved to correct location ( corrected on site). -raw Fish over sauce in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In warewashing area **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
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
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Interior of right oven on cook line -Interior of microwave above prep line and under microwave
22-08-4
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Employee bathroom door **Corrected On-Site**
32-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's bathroom
32-04-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on cutting board **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets in prep cooler across tandoor oven
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind cooking equipment
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Fan at expo window on cook line -Gaskets in Cooler next to ice machine -Gaskets of chest freezer at entrance to cook line and in cooler across from flat top -Gaskets in prep cooler across tandoor oven -Sides of stove - Sides of reach in cooler, across from stove -Tin foil soiled on shelf above bread prep table
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom interior of cooler, by chest freezer arc entrance to cook line
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Slow draining hand sink in warewashing area
29-20-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Head of lettuce in walk in cooler stored directly on shelf with no wrapping, cover or protection
08B-12-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking under 3 bay sink onto floor
29-11-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil's in containers of water of 95F. Per operator they discard water every 30 minutes. Operator immediately discarded water and put utensils in clean water to reheat water to 135F **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
37
Apr 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Next to 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed certificates missing trainer certificate number, employees name and wrong expiration dates. Reviewed with operator
53B-10-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Through the kitchen shelves
14-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed dish machine over flowing draining water into a plastic container Observed 2 door reach in cooler from cookline handle broken **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has an opening from missing door knob and gap around the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In dry storage, behind spice shelf
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in water temperature of 81F
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By the 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -reach in cooler gaskets soiled -dish machine racks soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
52
Apr 17, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 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 2024-04-17: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Walk in cooler shelves soiled with food debris, **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some 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 2024-04-17: . Must have at next routine on hand or an Administrative complaint may be requested. **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
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. Yogurt prepared 48 hours in kitchen lowboy and storage area reach in cooker , unit not datemarked. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: No date marking on anything in walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Broken gasket in freezer chest, by cookline l **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in freezer chest . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: **Time Extended**
51-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Freezer chest gasket soiled with dirt . -dish machine racks, soiled with dirt and grime, **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
45
Dec 20, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
12
Jun 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
14
Apr 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 20 minor violations.
View 27 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.
22-41-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.
53B-10-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. - employee restroom inside kitchen
27-16-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Next to walk-in cooler **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Kitchen hand wash sink next to walk-in cooler **Repeat Violation**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Yogurts
02C-02-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men restroom
32-04-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - microwave
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. - unisex no trash can
32-12-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - water bottle
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - cell phones in prep table shelf
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. - one Food prep employee
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - reach in cooler gasket
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - under walk-in cooler shelves
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. In walk-in cooler
08B-47-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Next to back door
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop.
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - Next to 3 bay sink - employee restroom
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - reach in cooler / freezer gaskets
23-03-4
Basic - Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch. Back door
35B-13-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
38-04-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout the kitchen
36-27-5
17
Jul 20, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: Not complied **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: Not completed l **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: Not completed **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: Not completed **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable./ prep area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: Not complied **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer./ all reach in coolers **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: At callback inspection not completed **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris./ microwave, can opener **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: At callback microwave and can opener heavily soiled **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees./ by dish machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: Not completed **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues./ check all **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: At callback inspection not completed **Time Extended**
14-17-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Punjab Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Punjab Kitchen on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Punjab Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Punjab Kitchen.
How does Punjab Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Kissimmee?
Punjab Kitchen most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Kissimmee average of 78.
Has Punjab Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Punjab Kitchen have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 14 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Punjab Kitchen 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 Punjab Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Punjab Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.
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