Sizler Tandoori Express LLC

9404 S Orange Blossom Trl Ste M, Orlando, FL 32837 · Permanent Food Service · License 5813835

D
Grade D
Safety score 61 of 100
Latest visit: Oct 15, 2026 (3 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.High priority · 7 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Aug 12 routine inspection
    2 high priority (1 fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate, 5 basic (2 repeats)
    -19
  • Complaint after follow-up on Oct 15
    Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed
    -20
  • Safety score61

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Routine inspection

8 violations found · Inspector came back once
  1. Follow-up visitOct 15, 2026 Complaint after follow-up

    Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.

    3 violations still not corrected:

    • 1 Intermediate
    • 2 Basic
    What was still cited

    Intermediate1

    • Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.

      Only manager for facility certificate expired 09/16/2025

      Administrative complaint

    Basic2

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.

      More time given

    • Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises.

      More time given

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
  2. First visitAug 12, 2026

    Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.

    8 violations found:

    • 2 High priority
    • 1 Intermediate
    • 5 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority2

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.

      Shopping bags used to store meat in chest freezer.

    • Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.

      Windex and oven cleaner stored on shelf with canned soda, napkins and straws at front counter. Operator relocated.

      Fixed on the spot

    Intermediate1

    • Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.

      Only manager for facility unable to provide certificate. No proof if manager has been issued on prior.

    Basic5

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.

      Plastic bowls used as scoop in sugar, flour and salt bulk containers. Operator removed.

      Fixed on the spotRepeat violation

      Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.

      Hood filters are out place/ broken.

      Repeat violation

      Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair.

      Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. White reach-in cooler not functioning properly. Display 50°F.Advised operator to move all TCS items to working coolers.

    • Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises.

      Several inoperable coolers throughout kitchen. Some used as storage.

    • Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

  • High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
  • Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
  • Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Time/temperature control for safety food
Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.

Most cited

Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained5
Garbage and refuse2
Manager certification and employee training2
Chemicals and toxic substances1
Current license displayed1