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Spice Cafe Indian Cusine

5667 Vineland Rd, Orlando, FL 32819
Indian
Last inspected: Oct 9, 2025
61
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Spice Cafe Indian Cusine, the earliest from 2022. On Oct 9, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Restaurants in Orlando average 79, so Spice Cafe Indian Cusine trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 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 sauces in double door reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sandwich top reach in cooler cubed cheese (51F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding) Less than four hours per manager placed in double door reach in cooler for temperature recovery 15 minutes later cubed cheese (46F- Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (45F- Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface stained/soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on sandwich top reach on cooler
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Kitchen water stains
36-32-5
Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner above three comp sink **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
61
May 16, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 4-1-23 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. White reach in freezer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable by back door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in small white reach-in freezer across from three comp sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Eyes of the oven soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
64
Nov 29, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Beef crumbles 50F Per operator item was in cooler over night, items were discarded.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator item have only been in cooler less than 1 hour. Returned to walk in for temperature recovery. Checked at 12:40 diced tomato 47F tzatziki sauce53F cooked Chicken wings 45F chopped Lettuce53F House made marinara 53F Checked at 1:20 diced tomato 44F tzatziki sauce 47F cooked Chicken wings 44F House made marinara 46F Crumble beef 50F- in reach in cooler over night, operator discarded.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink by 3 compartment sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink near 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple tiles throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on walk in cooler broken and damaged. Door on reach in freezer broken.
14-11-5
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. At 3 compartment sink, continuous flow.
29-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen area. Inside walk in cooler. Throughout kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In walk in cooler towards back.
36-17-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink near 3 compartment sink **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter over fryer.
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe below hand sink near 3 compartment sink, has to be reinstalled each time sink is used, water drains to floor.
29-08-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind three compartment sink. Wall behind fryer and grill.
36-27-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup in sugar. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Spice Cafe Indian Cusine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Spice Cafe Indian Cusine on file is from Oct 9, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Spice Cafe Indian Cusine?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Spice Cafe Indian Cusine.

How does Spice Cafe Indian Cusine compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

Spice Cafe Indian Cusine most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.

Has Spice Cafe Indian Cusine's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Spice Cafe Indian Cusine have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Spice Cafe Indian Cusine 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 Spice Cafe Indian Cusine inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Spice Cafe Indian Cusine is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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