Tandoor Fine Indian Cuisine
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
95
Score
Inspectors have visited Tandoor Fine Indian Cuisine 10 times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 7, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to two violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Among Melbourne restaurants, the typical score is 84; Tandoor Fine Indian Cuisine is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 3 door reach in cooler door gaskets are soiled with black like substance
23-03-4
95
Aug 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. Open gallon of milk stored over 24hrs in walk in cooler not dated the day it was open
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands in dump sink not in hand wash sink right next to dump sink. Manager reeducate employee to was hands Designated hand wash sink in establishment **Corrected On-Site**
12A-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards have heavily cutting grooves
14-09-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe at 2 areas First one is at hand wash sink next to dump station in kitchen pipes are leaking while water is running. Second one is pipe leaking by dish area underneath 3 compartment sink. Both areas have a work order for them
29-11-4
74
Mar 19, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Cutting boards on cook line flip top is soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
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**
53B-13-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In seasoning containers
14-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
67
Sep 11, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in kitchen hand wash sink had small container stored in the sink. Operator removed the container **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Observed cutting boated on cook line is stain and soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing toxic liquid not labeled at front counter of the establishment. Operator labeled it sanitizer **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed wiping cloth **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Light not functioning. In kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers not inverted. Operator inverted the to go containers **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed multiple soiled dry wiping cloth in use in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
21-10-4
61
Mar 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
52
Dec 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Cutting board soiled on the cook line. 2 door glass cooler shelves soiled. Ice machine lightly soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: Cutting board is still soiled on cookline 2door glass reach in cooler shelving is clean Ice machine is clean **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Fan cover on the 2 door reach in cooler shelves soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
86
Oct 6, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Buffet items rice pudding and sauces **Warning**
08B-02-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Dough made with milk 81F Chana masala 55F **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee took trash outside with gloves on, came back into kitchen and went to cook line to grab clean dishes with soiled gloves. Had operator educate employee on when to change gloves. **Warning**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front counter hand sink **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Cutting board soiled on the cook line. 2 door glass cooler shelves soiled. Ice machine lightly soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
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
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Container that stored fresh peeled garlic is now a storage container for spices. **Warning**
25-32-4
Basic - Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination. **Warning**
24-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup used to scoop spices **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner in the storage area. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. For naan bread **Warning**
21-05-5
Basic - Fan cover on the 2 door reach in cooler shelves soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
32
May 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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. Emailed operator
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In kitchen area above cook line **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
86
Nov 17, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In front counter service area.
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine at front counter service area.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Rice in storage container in outside shed has bowl in it used to dispense.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In back dish area.
36-36-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Tiles missing near back dish area.
36-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Inside glass door refrigerator
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Several containers of food stored not covered.
08B-12-5
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tandoor Fine Indian Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tandoor Fine Indian Cuisine on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tandoor Fine Indian Cuisine?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Tandoor Fine Indian Cuisine.
How does Tandoor Fine Indian Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Melbourne?
Tandoor Fine Indian Cuisine most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Melbourne average of 84.
Has Tandoor Fine Indian Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Tandoor Fine Indian Cuisine have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tandoor Fine Indian Cuisine means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Tandoor Fine Indian Cuisine inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tandoor Fine Indian Cuisine is inspected around three times per year on average.
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