Punjab Kitchen
5479 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Ste 192, Kissimmee, FL 34746 · Permanent Food Service · License 5911139
What drove the grade
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 22 routine inspection3 intermediate, 10 basic-19
- Safety score81
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 22, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
13 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate3
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Handwashing sink in employee bathroom.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Handwashing sink in employee bathroom.
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for some employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 6 food handler certificates expired. Observed 1 not expired, but will expire December 2026.
Basic10
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Bucket with food on floor of wall-in cooler. Operator removed.
Fixed on the spot
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.
Utensils next to rice warmer held in water temping 80°F. Operator removed.
Fixed on the spot
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee drink on prep table across from triple sink with plastic wrap and clean container. Operator removed.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
Door handle of tall reach-in cooler on cook line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
White chest freezer by rice cooker. Freezer with ice cream in dining room.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Handwashing sink in employee bathroom. Men's bathroom in dining area.
Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
Employee bathroom. Men's bathroom in dining room.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Employee bathroom. Men's bathroom in dining area.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Women's bathroom.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Exit door in kitchen prep area.
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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.