AHMED INDIAN RESTAURANT ALAFAYA

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Shehzadi f younus 3-13-2021 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-10: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at the make table . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-10: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Manish Runa Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-10: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer bottle no labeled . Operator label it . Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-10: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-10: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn walk-in cooler door , reach-in cooler door and bottom of make table . Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-10: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-10: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. One tong stored on stove handle . Operator removed it . Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-10: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet wiping cloth stored under make table kitchen area . Operator removed it . Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-10: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of make table and walk-in cooler shelves . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-10: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed limes stored over cut clean onion at the walk-in cooler . Operator switch it . Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-10: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Through kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-10: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Employee hand sink kitchen area faucet leaking. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-10: Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw kababs stored above cooked potatoes at the reach-in cooler . Operator switch it . Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Chickpeas vegetables mix cooked 9-2-25 Yogurt mixed with spices 8-31-25 operator stated that the yogurt prepared 3 days ago that's why I didn't stop sale it .

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Chickpeas vegetables mix cooked 9-2-25

High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Gulab jamun not covered at the buffet .

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked potatoes (51F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding) Operator stated that the cooler was open for so long they closed the door and add ice temperature down to 46f.

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Used white cloth with baked bread .

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table .

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn at the reach-in cooler .

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottle water ,fryer oil stored on floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong stored at the stove handle . Operator removed it . Corrected On-Site

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go container stored on floor . Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Multiple area throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Non of the Cooked food at the walk-in cooler had a date mark operator stated all cooked Tuesday.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle had sanitizer no label at front area . Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor sticky throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Top of the walk-in cooler .

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach-in freezer out of order .

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Make table top and bottom. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored top of tofu at the bottom of make table ,raw salmon stored top of cooked chicken at the walk-in cooler .

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. Provided to operator and she did print it and sign while conducting my inspection. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Storage shelves at the dish area . Repeat Violation

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk-in freezer ,Reach-in cooler Handels and bottom of make table . Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - 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. Reach-in freezer not working and no tcs food it's out of order .

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout establishment. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of chicken stored on floor at the walk-in cooler . Repeat Violation

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Gasket torn at the reach-in freezer. Gasket torn at the reach-in. Cooler at the kitchen.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The hoods . Repeat Violation

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler shelves,bottom of make table ,interior of reach-in cooler . Repeat Violation

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Can opener. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-26: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-29: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-29: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Throughout kitchen equipment. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-26: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-29: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-29: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-26: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-29: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-29: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-26: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-29: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-29: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side fryer and hoods. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-26: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-29: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-29: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Throughout kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-26: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-29: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-29: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-26: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-29: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-29: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Hood filters have build up. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-05: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-14: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken -lamb meat -lentils from yesterday at the walk-in cooler . Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-14: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Bottom of make table . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-14: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-14: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. By the hoods . Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-14: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-14: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Apron stored at the top of the cutting board by the make table . Keys at top of make table . Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-14: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Storage area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-14: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-14: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice machine. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-14: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to customers. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-14: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-14: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler and bottom of make table . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-14: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom of make table. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-14: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt have no label . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-14: Time Extended

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking .

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pitcher in sink. staff removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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. Provided forms

Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label.. white substance

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken

Basic - Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Storage area Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Back storage near ice.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bags of rice and other foods, table in hall storage bottom shelf on the floor.

Basic - Food stored on floor. 1. Pineapple and other fruit in walk-in cooler . 2. Oil

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Flour

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. On the floor under service counter.removed Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.counter tops and shelves throughout.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Washing chicken. Staff. Removed chicken and sanitized sink. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager stocked. On front counter. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. 1.Reach in freezer 2. Fryer area

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Manager chained up. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket, manager turned over. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Icecream in reach in freezer. Manager removed from freezer. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.cell phone on top of dishes. Manager removed phone. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Kitchen throughout

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Drinks Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Pans and fry basket in storage room on floor.

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Ice machine. Manager stood scoop up Corrected On-Site

Basic - Light not functioning. Throughout kitchen 1 out of 3 working in food prep.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen throughout

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food./ raw chicken over beef pastry and vegetable fritters located in reachin cooler on cook line. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.can opener blade.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times./ sink on front service counter. Utensils and towel in sink. manager moved the items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.cook on front counter.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on front counter and dishwasher.

High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing./ bleach for triple sink.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food./ chicken over prepped onions. Manager moved the chicken. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Buffet. Written procedure but no time marking. Manager added time. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit./pakora (90F - Hot Holding);

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked./ sauce in make table near stove.

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Storage area.

Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor./ lids at front counter. Manager moved. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner./ pots in storage

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils./ bottled water next to grill. Manager discarded. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items./ back pack stored with utensils and single service items.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting./ pots. Pulled apart to dry. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Equipment in poor repair./ prep table near walk-in leaning due to leg.

Basic - Light not functioning.kitchen prep and dish area has one light throughout. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours./ lamb from yesterday 14 hours ago at 12:24 pm (45°F - Cooling);

High Priority - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat raw animal food, such as hamburgers, steak and sushi covered under a consumer advisory./ chicken over prep onions in walk-in cooler. Manager moved. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse./ lamb from yesterday 14 hours ago at 12:24 pm (45°F - Cooling); chicken from yesterday (47°F - Cold Holding) in small kitchen.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./ chicken from yesterday (47°F - Cold Holding)

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times./ spoons in sink. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance./ kitchen area ceiling, vents and hood vents.

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner./ pots. Manager turned over. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor./ can soda, single use items utensils and bottled water on service counter./ manager moved items. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container./ spoon in spinach walk-in cooler. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Light not functioning./ dish area