PUNJAB KITCHEN

Does PUNJAB KITCHEN keep a clean kitchen? Not quite — only a C, 72/100, the last time the state checked (March 12, 2026). That visit logged 2 high-priority, 2 intermediate, and 6 basic violations.

Its latest visit (March 12, 2026) logged 2 high-priority, 2 intermediate, and 6 basic violations. Diners rate it 4.6 across 3,605 reviews. By health score it's safer than 6% of Osceola County restaurants we grade. Menus here flag options for vegan, vegetarian, healthy, and nut-aware diners.

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Restaurant details

Health grade
C (72/100)
Violations
10 total — 2 high-priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic
Address
5479 W IRLO BRONSON MEMORIAL HWY, Kissimmee, FL
Cuisine
Indian
Categories
Indian restaurant
Price
$20–30
Rating
4.6 stars (3605 reviews)
Seats
20
Phone
(407) 507-2764
Website
Official website
Photo of PUNJAB KITCHEN
Photo: Punjab Kitchen

Community Rating

Reviews via Google
4.6 Community-sourced rating 3,605 reviews
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What diners say — our read

Diners writing about this place keep returning to how guests are treated. How guests are treated tends to be raised approvingly here, averaging 4.7 stars.

The split is 26 positive to 1 negative across 27 rated reviews. Conspicuously absent: portion size, which no reviewer brings up. 5 stars is the modal score, given by 25 of the 27 reviewers who rated.

The kitchen graded a C (72/100) on 2 high-priority, 2 intermediate, and 6 basic violations at its last inspection, which is roughly where the reviews sit too. That inspection was on March 12, 2026. Its inspection trajectory is upward over the records we hold. That puts it ahead of 6% of graded kitchens in Osceola County. Among the items recorded were cross-contamination.

Neither signal is decisive on its own here, which is why both are shown. Everything above is computed from the 27 reviews reproduced below.

Our own analysis of 27 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →

  • June 30, 2026

    Sunil was wonderful!

  • June 30, 2026

    Sunil was our waiter and he was great! The food was excellent, don’t skip the naan :)

  • June 30, 2026

    The food was timely and very delicious. Our waiter Sunil was very friendly,personable,interactive and pleasant. I will eat here again.

  • June 30, 2026

    Sunil was fantastic and pleasant waiter. Will come back to eat here. Thanks for the experience. Food was delicious.

  • June 28, 2026

    Nice food, good curry, Sunil was really helpful

  • June 28, 2026

    Amit was an amzing server :) He made my birthday extra special. Food is quite good too. 🥰

  • June 27, 2026

    The best Indian I've had since moving to Florida! Ahmed was fantastic! Try the Chili Cheese nan!

  • June 27, 2026

    This place is great Amid our server was super cool and explained dishes to us that we did not know about with patients.

  • June 27, 2026

    After going to an overpriced Indian restaurant yesterday and being disappointed, we decided to come to this one today and the food was GREAT! Amit was our server and he did a great job.

  • June 27, 2026

    My experience at Punjab Kitchen was great! Our server, Sunil did an outstanding job at making suggestions and ensuring everything was good throughout the meal. The food came out fresh and very flavorful. We will definitely be back! Thank you again, Sunil!

  • June 27, 2026

    Food is 💯 Sunil is very welcoming We had Panipuri, Garlic Naan, 2 orders of Lamb Biryani

  • June 27, 2026

    Soonil was amazing. The service, the food, everything was great. One of the best decisions during our trip to Orlando. The medium butter chicken was amazing. Definitely recommend

  • June 27, 2026

    Sunil is the man! #1

  • June 26, 2026

    Amit and the rest of the staff were great! Our favorite Indian restaurant local to us closed down and we came while on vacation and were blown away by the authenticity and flavors here. Would consider driving out just to eat here

  • June 26, 2026

    Excellent food and outstanding service! Sunil did a fantastic job recommending dishes based on our preferences and made sure everything was served perfectly. He was attentive, friendly, and made our dining experience even more enjoyable. Highly recommend!

  • June 26, 2026

    Aimee did a great job!! Service and food outstanding!!!!

  • June 26, 2026

    Worst service.. do not order from this restaurant.. very bad in keeping up punctual.. my little one slept hungry.. they took 3hrs to deliver food..

  • June 26, 2026

    Had a great lunch here! We were from out of town, and craved some Indian food. Found this place and we loved it. Had kadhi-chawal and some chicken tikka and both were awesome! Amit, our server was friendly and attentive. We had good conversation.

  • June 26, 2026

    Sunil was great thank you

  • June 26, 2026

    Excellent food! We loved all the dishes. Amit & Sunil were very kind and welcoming.

  • June 25, 2026

    Amazing, delicious food. Amit was a great server! Would highly recommend.

  • June 25, 2026

    Amit was wonderfully helpful and the food was super yummy 😋

  • June 25, 2026

    We had great food here. Amit and Sunil are great hosts.

  • June 25, 2026

    Emit was great and so was the food

  • June 25, 2026

    Amit service me and my mom well. The food was so good. Turn my whole mouth and lips orange.

  • June 24, 2026

    thanks sunil for best service yu r amazing

  • June 24, 2026

    The food was excellent. Service was very good by Vinayak . Vinayak is very soft spoken and he gave excellent service

Overall Score

57 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 20/40
    Grade C
  • Dietary transparency 13/20
    4 options listed
  • Community rating 18/20
    4.6★ average
  • Hidden-gem status 0/10
    Not flagged
  • Track record 6/10
    Improving, 0% clean

Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.

Opening hours

Monday
11:30 AM to 3:30 PM, 5 to 11 PM
Tuesday
11:30 AM to 3:30 PM, 5 to 11 PM
Wednesday
11:30 AM to 3:30 PM, 5 to 11 PM
Thursday
11:30 AM to 3:30 PM, 5 to 11 PM
Friday
11:30 AM to 3:30 PM, 5 to 11 PM
Saturday
11:30 AM to 3:30 PM, 5 to 11 PM
Sunday
11:30 AM to 3:30 PM, 5 to 11 PM

Inspection history

The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.

  1. March 12, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    2 high-priority · 2 intermediate · 6 basic

    • 02 — Consumer advisory, date-marking & labeling of ready-to-eat foods
    • 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage (×3)
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided
    • 38 — Lighting provided; fixtures shielded or bulbs protected
    • 40 — Employee personal belongings
    • 53 — Food manager certification; employee food-safety training
  2. October 27, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    1 high-priority · 2 intermediate · 10 basic

    • 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage (×2)
    • 10 — In-use food dispensing utensils properly stored (×2)
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
    • 16 — Dishwashing facilities; sanitizer test kits; gauges (×2)
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided (×2)
    • 32 — Bathrooms (×2)
    • 35 — Insects/rodents/pests; outer openings protected against pests

Safer options nearby

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This grade is calculated by us from Florida DBPR public inspection records — Florida does not issue official grades. How we calculate it →

Data last updated: March 12, 2026