INDIAN BISTRO
Gulf to Bay Boulevard
Clearwater, Florida, 34619
Bay Park Apartments
Pinellas County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.5/5)
Based on 10 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 5/2/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
10
Total
14
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - -Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen -Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris at cook line and kitchen areas Reviewed with manager Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: **Time Extended**
- 25-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - -Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination in hallway storage area - boxes of to-go containers on floor in storage area and front counter area Reviewed with manager - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: Ox of to- go containers on floor in hallway. Per manager , storage racks are on order **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Reviewed with manager - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: Cutting boards on order **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on walk in cooler door . Reviewed with manager - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: Per manager , gaskets are on order **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor in walk in cooler and in storage room near hallway . Reviewed with manager - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: Box of to-go containers on floor in hallway Manager ordered racks for storage **Time Extended**
- 33-15-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Reviewed with manager - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: Shared dumpster . Per manager, garbage company called to replace lid **Time Extended**
- 33-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: Scheduled cleaning for May 15 th **Time Extended**
- 33-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: Shared dumpster . Per manager , garbage company called to install dumpster plug **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - soiled shelves in cook line area - soiled outer surface of microwave - soiled walk in cooler shelves Reviewed with manager - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: Complied : -Outer surface of microwave clean -shelves at cook line clean Time extended : -Shelves soiled in walk in cooler . Manager scheduled cleaning for the following Tuesday **Time Extended**
- 14-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover in kitchen . Reviewed with manager - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: **Time Extended**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Cutting board on salad prep station soiled with food buildup in cracks. - soiled slicer - soiled can opener on preo table Reviewed with manager . Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: -Employee cleaned can opener during inspection ( corrected on site) - cutting boards soiled **Time Extended**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container of silverware inside hand wash sink . Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks are for washing hands only . Container removed from hand wash sink **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: Ice cubes inside hand wash sinks . Reviewed with manager hand wash sink is for washing hands only **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: Reviewed with manager **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/2/2025 revealed 14 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 4/28/2025
High Priority
4
Intermediate
8
Basic
18
Total
30
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - -Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen -Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris at cook line and kitchen areas Reviewed with manager Repeat Violation
- 25-06-4:Basic - -Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination in hallway storage area - boxes of to-go containers on floor in storage area and front counter area Reviewed with manager
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Reviewed with manager
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee backpack stored next to containers of lemon juice on shelf at cook line . Manager relocated back pack - employee cellphone on cutting board - manager removed cellphone and sanitized area Corrected On-Site
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Reviewed with manager
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting- metal pans stacked on shelves in dishwashing area . Reviewed with manager
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on walk in cooler door . Reviewed with manager
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor in walk in cooler and in storage room near hallway . Reviewed with manager
- 33-15-4:Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Reviewed with manager
- 33-20-4:Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoons stored in standing water on stove at 74 F . Reviewed with manager . Manager moved spoons from water and placed in dishwashing area to clean **Corrective Action Taken**
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
- 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - soiled shelves in cook line area - soiled outer surface of microwave - soiled walk in cooler shelves Reviewed with manager
- 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover in kitchen . Reviewed with manager
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food ( cut vegetables , meats ) not covered in walk in cooler
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.Reviewed with manager
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -Cooked eggplant 47 F, cooked chickpeas 46 F, cottage cheese sauce 45 F , lentil 45 F in cooler opposite stove . No temperatures taken this morning . Manager discarded food . **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Cooked eggplant 47 F, cooked chickpeas 46 F, cottage cheese sauce 45 F , lentil 45 F in cooler opposite stove . No temperatures taken this morning . Manager discarded food . Repeat Violation
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored next to to-go containers . Manager relocated spray cleaner Corrected On-Site
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - -No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. -Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Reviewed with manager
- 11-27-4: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.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Cutting board on salad prep station soiled with food buildup in cracks. - soiled slicer - soiled can opener on preo table Reviewed with manager . Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container of silverware inside hand wash sink . Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks are for washing hands only . Container removed from hand wash sink **Corrective Action Taken**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in front cook line area . Reviewed with manager
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meats and cooked sauces in walk in cooler. Reviewed with manager Repeat Violation
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in front counter area . Manager labeled spray bottle Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/28/2025 revealed 30 total violations (4 high priority, 8 intermediate, 18 basic).
Inspection on 11/18/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Cooks area.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service items stored on floor .
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chick peas 46f,
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked potato37f, lentils 36f, cooked lamb 37f, cooked lamb 38f, cooked chicken 36f,
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/18/2024 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 7/23/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cut boards on dry storage shelve by walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: Still observed **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-23: **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer Ice build up in the freezer by the hand washing sink on cooks line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: still observed **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-23: **Time Extended**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: Not observed **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-23: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled Red cutting board on dry storage shelf. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-23: **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Missing for 2 employees Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: still observed **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-23: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/23/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 5/23/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
2
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cut boards on dry storage shelve by walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: Still observed **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer Ice build up in the freezer by the hand washing sink on cooks line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: still observed **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: **Time Extended**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 70 f on counter above in reach in cooler Employee moved to cooler 2nd temp Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.walk in cooler ambient temperature 61F held over 4 hours no temperatures taken cooked veggies 54F,cook beef 54F,butter chicken 54 F,chicken curry 54 F, cooked samosa 54F raw chicken 54F,cook tomato sauce 60F,cook lamb 54F,raw chicken 47F,cook chicken 57F,Yogurt sauce 53F,cook chicken 54F,raw chicken 54F, milk 53F,raw shell eggs 61F,cooked curry 54F,cook lentils 54F,cook spinach 62F,cook onion sauce 54F. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: Unable to take temperatures due to eos from previous day walk in cooler stop sale the food was not discarded at time of callback. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: No food to take temperatures **Time Extended**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: Not observed **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled Red cutting board on dry storage shelf. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Missing for 2 employees Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: still observed **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: **Time Extended**
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.2 employees. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: Still observed **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/23/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 5/22/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
3
Total
10
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cut boards on dry storage shelve by walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: Still observed **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-22: **Time Extended**
- 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach behind booth in dining room employee removed roach and sanitized area. 1 dead roach behind reach in freezer by hand washing sink.3 dead roaches behind reach in cooler on cooks line 2 dead roaches under hand washing sink on cooks line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: 2 dead roaches behind boxes in dining room area close to the bathroom 2 dead roaches in back wall behind restrooms 2 dead by office door. 2 dead roach under counter by bar area 1 dead roach under table next the stove **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-22: 2 dead cockroaches on floor at front counter 1 dead on tray behind black book shelf at front 1 dead on floor next to stove 8 dead on floor next to double door cooler 2 dead on floor behind double door cooler 1 dead on floor under clean dish rack 1 dead on floor by mop sink 1 dead under dish machine **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer Ice build up in the freezer by the hand washing sink on cooks line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: still observed **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-22: **Time Extended**
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.1 live roach behind the reach in freezer by Hand washing sink cooks line 1 live roach under reach in cooler on cooks line. 1 live roach under reach in cooler on cooks line by office chair area 1 live inside wall under hand washing sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: 1 live roach behind the boxes in dining room by bathroom. 1 live roach behind dining room by back door. **Time Extended* 1 live roach in wheel of reach in cooler 2 live roaches under freezer cooler 1 live roach in between prep table and Hank sink 2 live roach by the dry storage **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-22: 3 live cockroaches on floor next to double door cooler 1 live crawling up wall next to double door cooler 1 live on floor in dry storage 2 live under dish machine **Time Extended**
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. walk in cooler ambient temperature 61F held over 4 hours no temperatures taken cooked veggies 54F,cook beef 54F,butter chicken 54 F,chicken curry 54 F, cooked samosa 54F raw chicken 54F,cook tomato sauce 60F,cook lamb 54F,raw chicken 47F,cook chicken 57F,Yogurt sauce 53F,cook chicken 54F,raw chicken 54F, milk 53F,raw shell eggs 61F,cooked curry 54F,cook lentils 54F,cook spinach 62F,cook onion sauce 54F. Owner stated the cooler will be worked immediately today. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: Unable to take temperatures due to eos from previous day walk in cooler stop sale the food was not discarded at time of callback **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-22: Onion sauce 66F Tomato sauce 82F operator states sauces were made last night **Time Extended**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 70 f on counter above in reach in cooler Employee moved to cooler 2nd temp Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.walk in cooler ambient temperature 61F held over 4 hours no temperatures taken cooked veggies 54F,cook beef 54F,butter chicken 54 F,chicken curry 54 F, cooked samosa 54F raw chicken 54F,cook tomato sauce 60F,cook lamb 54F,raw chicken 47F,cook chicken 57F,Yogurt sauce 53F,cook chicken 54F,raw chicken 54F, milk 53F,raw shell eggs 61F,cooked curry 54F,cook lentils 54F,cook spinach 62F,cook onion sauce 54F. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: Unable to take temperatures due to eos from previous day walk in cooler stop sale the food was not discarded at time of callback. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-22: **Time Extended**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: Not observed **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-22: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled Red cutting board on dry storage shelf. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-22: **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Missing for 2 employees Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: still observed **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-22: **Time Extended**
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.2 employees. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: Still observed **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-22: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/22/2024 revealed 10 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 5/21/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
6
Basic
5
Total
14
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cut boards on dry storage shelve by walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: Still observed **Time Extended**
- 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach behind booth in dining room employee removed roach and sanitized area. 1 dead roach behind reach in freezer by hand washing sink.3 dead roaches behind reach in cooler on cooks line 2 dead roaches under hand washing sink on cooks line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: 2 dead roaches behind boxes in dining room area close to the bathroom 2 dead roaches in back wall behind restrooms 2 dead by office door. 2 dead roach under counter by bar area 1 dead roach under table next the stove **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Raw onions in bag on floor. Cook onions and sauce on floor in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: Still observed **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer Ice build up in the freezer by the hand washing sink on cooks line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: still observed **Time Extended**
- 08B-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. White yogurt sauce walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: Still observed **Time Extended**
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.1 live roach behind the reach in freezer by Hand washing sink cooks line 1 live roach under reach in cooler on cooks line. 1 live roach under reach in cooler on cooks line by office chair area 1 live inside wall under hand washing sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: 1 live roach behind the boxes in dining room by bathroom. 1 live roach behind dining room by back door. **Time Extended* 1 live roach in wheel of reach in cooler 2 live roaches under freezer cooler 1 live roach in between prep table and Hank sink 2 live roach by the dry storage **Time Extended**
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. walk in cooler ambient temperature 61F held over 4 hours no temperatures taken cooked veggies 54F,cook beef 54F,butter chicken 54 F,chicken curry 54 F, cooked samosa 54F raw chicken 54F,cook tomato sauce 60F,cook lamb 54F,raw chicken 47F,cook chicken 57F,Yogurt sauce 53F,cook chicken 54F,raw chicken 54F, milk 53F,raw shell eggs 61F,cooked curry 54F,cook lentils 54F,cook spinach 62F,cook onion sauce 54F. Owner stated the cooler will be worked immediately today. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: Unable to take temperatures due to eos from previous day walk in cooler stop sale the food was not discarded at time of callback **Time Extended**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 70 f on counter above in reach in cooler Employee moved to cooler 2nd temp Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.walk in cooler ambient temperature 61F held over 4 hours no temperatures taken cooked veggies 54F,cook beef 54F,butter chicken 54 F,chicken curry 54 F, cooked samosa 54F raw chicken 54F,cook tomato sauce 60F,cook lamb 54F,raw chicken 47F,cook chicken 57F,Yogurt sauce 53F,cook chicken 54F,raw chicken 54F, milk 53F,raw shell eggs 61F,cooked curry 54F,cook lentils 54F,cook spinach 62F,cook onion sauce 54F. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: Unable to take temperatures due to eos from previous day walk in cooler stop sale the food was not discarded at time of callback. **Time Extended**
- 05-05-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler ambient thermometer shows 80F walk in cooler ambient on the air vents showed 56F. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: walk in cooler 37 f ambient thermometer shows 62F. **Time Extended**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: Not observed **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled Red cutting board on dry storage shelf. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Missing for 2 employees Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: still observed **Time Extended**
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.2 employees. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: Still observed **Time Extended**
- 02C-02-5: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.Prepared on-site no datemarked cooked lentils, cooked curry cooked onions in reach in cooler on cooks line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: still observed reach in cooler **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/21/2024 revealed 14 total violations (3 high priority, 6 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 5/20/2024
High Priority
6
Intermediate
8
Basic
7
Total
21
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cut boards on dry storage shelve by walk in cooler. Warning
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach behind booth in dining room employee removed roach and sanitized area. 1 dead roach behind reach in freezer by hand washing sink.3 dead roaches behind reach in cooler on cooks line 2 dead roaches under hand washing sink on cooks line. Warning
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee food stored next to restaurant's food in walk in cooler. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Raw onions in bag on floor. Cook onions and sauce on floor in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer Ice build up in the freezer by the hand washing sink on cooks line. Repeat Violation Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in pan water at 74f Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. White yogurt sauce walk in cooler. Warning
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented cans present. See stop sale 1 can hunts tomato sauce stored on dry storage shelf by walk in cooler. Warning
- 12A-20-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee washed hands in three compartment sink with water only. Discussed the importance of using soap with management. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over ready to eat chicken walk in cooler. Raw shelled eggs over lentil curry and sauce in walk in cooler Both items were issued a stop sale. Warning
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.1 live roach behind the reach in freezer by Hand washing sink cooks line 1 live roach under reach in cooler on cooks line. 1 live roach under reach in cooler on cooks line by office chair area 1 live inside wall under hand washing sink. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. walk in cooler ambient temperature 61F held over 4 hours no temperatures taken cooked veggies 54F,cook beef 54F,butter chicken 54 F,chicken curry 54 F, cooked samosa 54F raw chicken 54F,cook tomato sauce 60F,cook lamb 54F,raw chicken 47F,cook chicken 57F,Yogurt sauce 53F,cook chicken 54F,raw chicken 54F, milk 53F,raw shell eggs 61F,cooked curry 54F,cook lentils 54F,cook spinach 62F,cook onion sauce 54F. Owner stated the cooler will be worked immediately today. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 70 f on counter above in reach in cooler Employee moved to cooler 2nd temp Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.walk in cooler ambient temperature 61F held over 4 hours no temperatures taken cooked veggies 54F,cook beef 54F,butter chicken 54 F,chicken curry 54 F, cooked samosa 54F raw chicken 54F,cook tomato sauce 60F,cook lamb 54F,raw chicken 47F,cook chicken 57F,Yogurt sauce 53F,cook chicken 54F,raw chicken 54F, milk 53F,raw shell eggs 61F,cooked curry 54F,cook lentils 54F,cook spinach 62F,cook onion sauce 54F. Repeat Violation Warning
- 05-05-4:Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler ambient thermometer shows 80F walk in cooler ambient on the air vents showed 56F. Warning
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee Wash hands in three compartment sink. Discussed with manager. Observed same employee wash hands in three compartment sink. Discussed with employee the importance of using hand washing sink. Warning
- 11-27-4: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. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled Red cutting board on dry storage shelf. Warning
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 employees no food manager on duty Warning
- 11-26-1: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. Missing for 2 employees Warning
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.2 employees. Warning
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.Prepared on-site no datemarked cooked lentils, cooked curry cooked onions in reach in cooler on cooks line. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/20/2024 revealed 21 total violations (6 high priority, 8 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 10/18/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Person making raw dough.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor. Items corrected. Corrected On-Site
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Glass freezer in back hallway.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dry storage racks soiled.
- 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Dry storage area.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service Togo containers stored on floor between booths. Corrected On-Site
- 49-01-4:Flammables stored/debris present in store room. For reporting purposes only. 2- 20 gallon propane tanks stored in building storage room in back. Items moved outside. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-07-4:High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Cooked lentils have mold like substance on top of product. Item discarded.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Punjabi samosa 64f, sitting out at room temperature, items put back in reach in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Onion sauce, various other sauces, all cooked chicken, lamb and goat items no date marks. Cooked lentils no date mark. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/18/2023 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 8/25/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 06-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw lamb in bucket with water on counter Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: Reviewed thawing procedures with manager - no food thawing at time of inspection **Time Extended**
- 03D-01-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Cooked tomato sauce 80 lbs cooked at 11:30 am previous day no temperatures taken did not cool from 135F to 41F within 6 hours cooked tomato sauce was in a giant pot with the lid covered sitting in walk in cooler overnight cooked tomato sauce was not used in any ambient cooling stage . Cooked onion sauce 70 lbs cooked at 10:30 am did not cool from 135f to 70 f within 2 hours temp was 99 f at 12:30 pm sauce was in giant pot with lid covered All other temperatures in walk in cooler were at proper temperature Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: Reviewed with manager proper cooling procedures - no food cooling at time of this inspection **Time Extended**
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Sandy Seth Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: Food manager Sandy Seth scheduled for 09/09/2023 **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: Reporting agreement printed and employees present signed document - remaining employees will sign when they are present to work **Time Extended** Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/25/2023 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).