INDIAN CUISINE
Based on 7 health inspections, INDIAN CUISINE in LAKE MARY has earned a 2.8/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
Forest Lakes Boulevard
Florida, 34677
Pinellas County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 7/17/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10875197
- 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**
Inspection Date: 10/29/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8872951
- 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.
Inspection Date: 8/27/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8871297
- 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**
Inspection Date: 8/26/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8745884
- 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
Inspection Date: 2/21/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8614819
- 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**
Inspection Date: 2/19/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8537402
- 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
Inspection Date: 10/26/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8363539
- 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