INDIAN CUISINE

Based on 9 health inspections, INDIAN CUISINE in LAKE MARY has earned a 3.0/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 2 months ago · 9 reports on file

Forest Lakes Boulevard
Florida, 34677
Pinellas County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

12/19/2025· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 13599622

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 16-15-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on dish racks - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: **Time Extended**
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - side door near cookline - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: **Time Extended**

12/18/2025· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 13465119

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 1 int, 3 basic

  • 16-15-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on dish racks
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - cookline cooler flip top Corrected On-Site
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - side door near cookline
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. - Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) 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. - cooked vegetable sauce. Operator states prepared on 12/15 Corrected On-Site

7/17/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10875197

Met Inspection Standards

4 high, 4 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - cookline cooler. Employee cleaned Corrected On-Site
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - at dish station Repeat Violation
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - door next to cookline Repeat Violation
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. - yogurt (45f-59fF - Cooling). Operator states prepared yesterday.
  • 01B-36-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - yogurt (45F - Cold Holding) Observed near door at reach in cooler. Employee moved to back area for better cooling - yogurt (52F - Cold Holding); Operator states made 2 days prior. **Corrective Action Taken**

10/29/2024· 1y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8872951

Met Inspection Standards

7 basic

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. - top of dish machine
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. - various items on floor in walk in cooler
  • 33-23-4:Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. - 2 grease drums on dirt
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior microwave
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - exterior door next to cook line
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. - in ware wash station
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

8/27/2024· 1y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8871297

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 1 basic

  • 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - floor soiled next to ice machine - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: **Time Extended**
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. - faucet at COOKLINE no back flow device - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - walk in cooler shelves soiled - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: **Time Extended**

8/26/2024· 1y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8745884

Facility Temporarily Closed

4 high, 3 int, 10 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - vents in customer area dusty - at cookline
  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. - Mahi mahi
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. - cook line employee
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - floor soiled next to ice machine
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave next to ice bin
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. - emailed to operator
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of bulk food containers - exterior microwave - exterior ice machine
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - at hand wash sink at cook line - at COOKLINE coolers dusty
  • 14-06-4:Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. - wooden board stored on top of ice machine.
  • 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. - employee washed ladles at hand wash sink.
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. - 2 on soap dispensers at cookline. - 1 on paper towel dispenser at cookline - 1 on magnetic knife storage block - 7 inside shelf supports next to cookline. - 3 behind conduits along wall next to cookline. __ Total 14 live roaches Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. REACH IN COOLER: - milk (44F - Cold Holding); - cilantro yogurt (45F - Cold Holding)
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. - faucet at COOKLINE no back flow device
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - walk in cooler shelves soiled
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - cookline employee washing ladle at hand wash sink
  • 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 lamb brought from freezer since Saturday

2/21/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8614819

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 1 basic

  • 36-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. At dish wash area by walk in cooler and walk in freezer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-21: **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. Lamb,chicken and sauces in walk in cooler not date marked Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-21: **Time Extended**

2/19/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8537402

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 int, 1 basic

  • 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. At dish wash area by walk in cooler and walk in freezer Warning
  • 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
  • 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. Lamb,chicken and sauces in walk in cooler not date marked Warning

10/26/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8363539

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 6 basic

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -gasket to the line make cooler is ripped
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. In the freezer
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of the range has a grease build up
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar not labled operator labled Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open Milk not dated in the Pepsi cooler