ASHOKA INDIAN CUISINE
295 NW 82 AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 3/18/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
5
Basic
19
Total
27
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.observed on both microwaves in kitchen area.
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage in lobby.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen area.
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed bowls on dish rack not inverted.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 16-13-5:Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed cook using sink in wrong order; no sanitizer area set up. Inspector coached cook to set up sink in proper order. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back exit screen good with gap. **Repeat Violation**
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in kitchen area.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bottles of drink on floor in bar area. Observed rice and onions on floor in dry food storage.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at chest freezer in lobby area with ice creams.
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed outside of establishment.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in multiple reach in coolers across cook line. **Repeat Violation**
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed above three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed outside of restaurant. **Repeat Violation**
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed yogurt sauce not covered in reach in where plates are stored. Observed in walk in freezer prepared foods not covered; chicken, meat. **Repeat Violation**
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed in prep sink raw chicken in standing water, 35F. Operator turned cold running water on. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
- 09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed operator use bare hands to garnish dishes with cilantro. Inspector coached operator on using gloves for ready to eat; operator discarded rice dish and reheated chicken to 165F. **Corrected On-Site**
- 01B-03-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed operator use bare hands to garnish dishes with cilantro. Observed operator use bare hands to garnish dishes with cilantro. Inspector coached operator on using gloves for ready to eat; operator discarded rice dish and reheated chicken to 165F.
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dry food rack soiled next to kitchen area.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar sink.
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food racks. Observed on dish racks in warewash area.
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Apurv; 07-30-24
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed in bar area.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/18/2025 revealed 27 total violations (3 high priority, 5 intermediate, 19 basic).
Inspection on 1/13/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
13
Total
16
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top of dish machine buildup of debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: Observed on top of dish machine buildup of debris. **Time Extended**
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: **Time Extended**
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: Observed ceiling tiles with water damage in kitchen area. **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled. Exiling tiles throughout kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: Observed soiled ceiling tiles throughout kitchen area. **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board no longer cleanable on prep sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: Observed cutting board no longer cleanable at prep sink **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice bin in poor repair, operator no longer uses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: Observed ice bin in poor repair, operator no longer uses. **Time Extended**
- 55-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment charging automatic gratuity without properly disclosing the information on the menu and the bill. Observed on menu 18% gratuity charge for parties of 6 or more. As per operator, all parties are informed of the charge upon entrance, regardless of size. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: Observed on menu 18% gratuity charge for parties of 6 or more. As per operator, all parties are informed of the charge upon entrance, regardless of size. **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap beneath screen door in back kitchen exit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: Observed gap beneath screen door in back kitchen exit. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled fan vents in walk in coolers. Observed exterior of equipment soiled with dust throughout kitchen and dining area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: Observed soiled fan vents in walk in coolers. Observed exterior of equipment soiled with dust throughout kitchen and dining area **Time Extended**
- 08B-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed stored food in walk in freezer not covered for protection; cooked chicken, raw shrimp, vegetables. Observed stored food in walk in cooler not covered; chicken and tomato sauce, fritters, cooked cauliflower. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: Observed stored food in walk in freezer not covered for protection; cooked chicken, raw shrimp, vegetables. Observed stored food in walk in cooler not covered; chicken and tomato sauce, fritters, cooked cauliflower. **Time Extended**
- 36-02-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: Observed unsealed concrete in kitchen area. **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: Observed in walk in cooler **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls throughout kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: Observed soiled walls throughout kitchen area. **Time Extended**
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 live flies in bar area around countertop; no evidence of touching food or food contact surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: Observed 3 live flies around bar area, not touching food. **Admin Complaint**
- 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no breaker at mop sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: Observed no breaker at mop sink. **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. Observed no form or kit on site, inspector provided form via email. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: Observed no form printed or kit **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/13/2025 revealed 16 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 13 basic).
Inspection on 1/10/2025
High Priority
5
Intermediate
3
Basic
18
Total
26
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top of dish machine buildup of debris. **Warning**
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used as scoop in spice container. Operator removed from container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 36-51-4:Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed scream for lightbulbs in disrepair above prep table in kitchen. **Warning**
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled. Exiling tiles throughout kitchen area. **Warning**
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed on dry dish rack bowls and pots not inverted. **Warning**
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board no longer cleanable on prep sink. **Warning**
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice bin in poor repair, operator no longer uses. **Warning**
- 55-01-4:Basic - Establishment charging automatic gratuity without properly disclosing the information on the menu and the bill. Observed on menu 18% gratuity charge for parties of 6 or more. As per operator, all parties are informed of the charge upon entrance, regardless of size. **Warning**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap beneath screen door in back kitchen exit. **Warning**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled fan vents in walk in coolers. Observed exterior of equipment soiled with dust throughout kitchen and dining area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label on container at dish rack above warewash sink. **Warning**
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open. **Warning**
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed stored food in walk in freezer not covered for protection; cooked chicken, raw shrimp, vegetables. Observed stored food in walk in cooler not covered; chicken and tomato sauce, fritters, cooked cauliflower. **Warning**
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete in kitchen area. **Warning**
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls throughout kitchen area. **Warning**
- 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. Observed on counter fried onions (68F - Cooling). As per operator, onions were fried the night before and left on counter overnight. **Warning**
- 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. Observed on counter fried onions (68F - Cooling). As per operator, onions were fried the night before and left on counter overnight. **Warning**
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 live flies in bar area around countertop; no evidence of touching food or food contact surface. **Warning**
- 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed towel used to cover cheese in reach in cooler across cook line. **Warning**
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no breaker at mop sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 53A-10-4:Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed manager unable to verbally calibrate thermometer, inspector went over process with manager. **Corrective Action Taken** **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. Observed no form or kit on site, inspector provided form via email. **Warning**
- 35A-11-4:Intermediate - Evidence of feeding stray/wild animals - food/water bowls provided outside. Observed bird seed at bar. As per operator, they feed the birds outside. **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/10/2025 revealed 26 total violations (5 high priority, 3 intermediate, 18 basic).
Inspection on 11/7/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
13
Total
16
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair, throughout the kitchen areas.
- 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. Observed mahi mahi fillets bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package at walk in cooler. During the inspection employee cut packages. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed several employees engage in food preparation without hair restraints.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed 2 doors standing reach in cooler gasket torn, located near the dump sink.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers with onion sauce stored on the floor inside walk in cooler. Employee removed items and placed them correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in chest freezer, located at front counter by dining room.
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop inside sugar container with handle in contact with the sugar.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, located at men's bathroom .
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fans guard soiled.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler, located at cooking line.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Walk -in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 10-05-5:High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils stored in water at 99F, located at cooking line. During the inspection employee discard water. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb., located at mop sink.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at front counter.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/7/2024 revealed 16 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 13 basic).