An Indian restaurant near the University of Central Florida was forced to temporarily close its doors for a third time this year, and fifth time in the past 18 months, after a health inspector cited multiple code violations, including the presence of roaches.
Ahmed Indian Restaurant UCF Orlando, which is located at 10042 University Boulevard, was forced to close on Monday, June 12, after failing a health inspection conducted by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.
According to the FDBP’s report, the facility was cited for six health code violations, including three considered high priority. Among the high priority code violations was the presence of roach activity. During the inspection, at least 21 live roaches were found around the kitchen.
Additionally, a stop sale was issued for multiple foods including goat, lamb, yogurt, cooked lentils, and cooked chickpeas due to temperature abuse.
The restaurant was reinspected on Tuesday, June 13, and was permitted to reopen when no violations were cited.
The closure marks the third time this year that the Indian restaurant has been forced to close its doors due to a failed health inspection.
In April, the restaurant temporarily closed after an inspector cited at least 18 code violations, including 5 considered high priority. During that inspection, at least five live roaches were spotted in different areas around the restaurant. Additionally, a stop sale was issued for lamb that was cooling overnight on a walk-in cooler with too high of a temperature.
In February, the restaurant was forced to close after 15 health code violations were cited. It was permitted to reopen the following day after only five violations remained during a re-inspection.
In total, the restaurant has been closed five times dating back to November 2021.