Punjab Kitchen

5479 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Ste 192, Kissimmee, FL 34746 · Permanent Food Service · License 5911139

B
Grade B
Safety score 81 of 100
Latest visit: Oct 22, 2026 (2 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Intermediate · 12 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Oct 22 routine inspection
    3 intermediate, 10 basic
    -19
  • Safety score81

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

13 violations found
  1. 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:

    • 3 Intermediate
    • 10 Basic
    What 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.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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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.

Most cited

Handwash sinks and supplies3
Restrooms3
Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained2
Food protection and cross-contamination1
In-use utensils properly stored1
Handwashing and hygienic practices1
Insects, rodents, pests and animals1
Manager certification and employee training1