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5 Central Florida restaurants temporarily shut down last week

5 Central Florida restaurants temporarily shut down last week

Five Central Florida restaurants were shut down the week of April 21-27, according to data from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.

Orange

Tamarind Indian Cuisine at 501 N. Orlando Ave. Suite 149 in Winter Park shut down on April 26. Inspectors found 14 violations, six of which were high priorities. Those violations included raw chicken stored over cooked fritters in a cooler, live roaches under dry ingredients in the dish area and non-grade paper towels lining samosas in a cooler. Officials revisited the restaurant on April 27. They found three violations, but none were a high priority. The restaurant met inspection standards.

House of Pho at 8261 S. John Young Parkway in Orlando shut down on April 22. Inspectors found 23 violations, four of which were a high priority. Those violations included roach and ant spray not used correctly, roaches in the prep and washing area, and storing pesticides near utensils. Officials revisited the restaurant on April 23. They found two violations, but none were a high priority. The restaurant met inspection standards. read more