Taste of Punjab Indian Restaurant

4980 W Irlo Bronson Mem Hwy #192, Kissimmee, FL 34746 · Permanent Food Service · License 5911156

Official report

out of 100

Grade C

Safety score 77 of 100

Latest visit: Oct 22, 2026 (2 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.High priority · 11 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Oct 22 routine inspection
2 high priority (1 fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate, 8 basic
-23
Safety score77

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Oct222026

Routine inspection

12 violations found

First visitOct 22, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
12 violations found:
- 2 High priority
- 2 Intermediate
- 8 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority2
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
  Raw chicken over cooked potatoes in walk-in cooler. Operator moved.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  At both faucets of mop sink.
Intermediate2
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Establishment preparing food using a method that has been determined by the Divisions of Hotels and Restaurants to require an approved HACCP plan and process waiver from the Division.
  More information can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/special-process/. See stop sale. Yogurt in walk-in cooler. Per operator yogurt is made in house; it is boiled then sits out for 4 hours, then placed in walk-in cooler for next day. Per operator, they are unable to check temperature before placing in cooler because it can make the product go bad.
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  White cutting board at triple sink by faucet and one on table by handwashing sink next to triple sink.
Basic8
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food being prepared outside.
  2 bags of onion stored outside by shelving. Operator moved indoors.
  Fixed on the spot
  Food stored on floor.
  Several bus tubs with food stored on floor of both outdoor walk-in freezers. Operator began moving items off of floor during inspection.
  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 water bottle on top of microwave by triple sink. Operator removed.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
  Reach-in freezer by front door with ice cream.
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  Along grate and backside of ice machine.
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Gaskets of walk-in cooler, walk-in freezer by shed, and reach-in cooler by exit door towards walk-in cooler.
- Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
  Clean black and gray bus tubs on floor by handwashing sink closest to dishmachine. Operator moved to wash.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  Handwashing sink at server station. Handwashing sink outside. Operator placed sign.
  Fixed on the spot
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

Ready-to-eat food: Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
Food-contact surface: Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Nonfood-contact surface: Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
Stop sale: An order that the food can’t be sold or served.
Vacuum breaker, backflow: Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.