TASTE OF INDIA
With 10 inspections documented, TASTE OF INDIA maintains a 3.9/5 food safety rating in DESTIN. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
Last inspection: 1 weeks ago · 10 reports on file
385 Harbor Boulevard
Florida, 32550
Okaloosa County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.9/5)
Based on 10 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
3/3/2026· 1w ago
Inspection #: 3602784
Call Back - Complied12/30/2025· 2mo ago
Visit ID: 10887114
Follow-up Inspection Required1 high, 2 basic
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage areas. Food observed stored and cooling in hall adjacent to walk in freezer and ice machine. Hall ceiling open metal rafter.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Walk in freezer uncovered chicken curry Covered during the inspection . Corrected On-Site
- 08B-02-4:High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Buffet line condiments and hot bar TCS food to include Marsalis Curries and Goat offerings . Warning
5/22/2025· 9mo ago
Visit ID: 10844613
Met Inspection Standards- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
5/21/2025· 9mo ago
Visit ID: 10753350
Follow-up Inspection Required1 high, 1 int, 2 basic
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Ware-wash area Repeat Violation
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 4 rodent droppings observed on top of dishwasher. Rodent droppings removed. Dishwasher top washed and sanitized during the inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen hand wash sink Paper towels / napkins stocked during the inspection Corrected On-Site
3/5/2025· 1y ago
Visit ID: 10753179
Met Inspection Standards- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
1/3/2025· 1y 2mo ago
Visit ID: 8741117
Follow-up Inspection Required2 int, 2 basic
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Walls at ware wash area and opposite side wall ( wall to storage hall )
- 36-24-5:Basic - Wall damaged and stained with mold like substance behind dishwasher.
- 53A-07-6:Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
1/19/2024· 2y 1mo ago
Visit ID: 8362743
Met Inspection Standards5 basic
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. 3 missing ceiling tiles in kitchen and on cook line.
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bag of onions stored on wrack on floor less than 1 inch. Employee removed onions and placed on shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Raw chicken thighs stored on floor in walk in freezer. Oil jugs stored on floor on cook line.
- 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. 2 soiled dry cloths stored on cutting board at make table on cook line.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Chicken cooling in walk in cooler not covered. Employee placed a lid over chicken. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
12/4/2023· 2y 3mo ago
Visit ID: 8558801
Met Inspection Standards- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
11/27/2023· 2y 3mo ago
Visit ID: 8509226
Follow-up Inspection Required1 int
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: Upon callback No proof of employee training in place . D6DM notified **Time Extended**
9/26/2023· 2y 5mo ago
Visit ID: 8502409
Follow-up Inspection Required3 high, 2 int, 3 basic
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean metal bowls and plates not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Buffet line
- 29-09-4:Basic - Faucet/handle in disrepair at front bar hand wash sink. Hot water handle
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Open exposed goat stored in walk in freezer. Box sealed during the inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked rice located in glass door line upright . Raw chicken moved below ready to eat food during the inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-03-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Drink ice at front bar - Soda gun, scoop handle and drink bottles stored in direct contact with drink ice.
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot buffet Chicken 107/99F Less than 1 hr.
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No soap, hand wash sign , paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at front bar hand wash sink.