Tandoor Indian Cuisine
Last inspected: Oct 28, 2025
86
Score
Across the available record, Tandoor Indian Cuisine has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Oct 28, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.
When inspectors have written things up, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Compared to the broader Bradenton restaurant scene, where the average is 83, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 28, 2025
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents over prep table in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle. Operator moved tongs.
10-20-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler with rusted shelving. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
86
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents over prep table in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee without a hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler with rusted shelving. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
86
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Aug 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed an employee on the cook line on his cell phone with no handwash before preparing food.
12A-29-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed some items in walk in cooler held for more than 24 hours and not date marked. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold like substance on the ice drop tray inside the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents over prep table in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed the cutting board on the server line with deep black grooves and not easily cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone stored on the cook line.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraint on a line cook preparing food.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler on the cook line with black mold like substance on the gaskets and gaskets beginning to pull away from the door.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a container with flour stored on the floor on the cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler with rusted shelving.
14-17-4
52
Apr 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed some items in walk in cooler held for more than 24 hours and not date marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold like substance on the ice drop tray inside the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents over prep table in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
82
Dec 5, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board with black grooves on front line and no longer easily cleanable. Operator stated he's replacing.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink in back kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Observed some illness reporting forms completed but not all. Operator will complete.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed all food items prepared onsite, stored in walk in cooler, not used in 24 hours and not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents over the prep table in the back kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold like substance on the ice drop tray inside the ice machine.
22-20-5
61
Jun 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
67
Dec 7, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tandoor Indian Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tandoor Indian Cuisine on file is from Oct 28, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tandoor Indian Cuisine?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Tandoor Indian Cuisine.
How does Tandoor Indian Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Tandoor Indian Cuisine most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Tandoor Indian Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Tandoor Indian Cuisine have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tandoor 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 Indian Cuisine inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tandoor Indian Cuisine is inspected around three times per year on average.
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