AMRIT PALACE INDIAN RESTAURANT
3415 Southwest College Road
Ocala, Florida, 34474
Canterbury Circle Apartments
Marion County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/8/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Wire shelving inside walk-in freezer lined with cardboard. An employee removed all cardboard from shelves during this inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 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 phone and earbuds stored on shelf in kitchen directly above bags of flour. Manager removed personal items from shelf during this inspection.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwash sign at handwash sink in warewashing area. Repeat Violation
- 14-47-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Lower shelving below several prep tables in kitchen rusted.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Exterior of seasoning bin soiled with grease and/or food debris. Manager had employee clean the bin during this inspection. 2. Top of dish machine soiled with food debris.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Several pans on clean dish rack with old labels still attached.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single-use foil pans not inverted on top of rack in back of kitchen, near ice machine. Manager inverted the foil pans during this inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Grocery bag containing raw frozen chicken on shelf inside walk-in freezer. Chicken is in direct contact with grocery bag. Manager had employee transfer the chicken to a food-grade bag during this inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Tied bags containing raw frozen chicken stored on wire shelf directly above wrapped pans containing cooked goat meat inside walk-in freezer. Employee moved all cooked items to the top shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at spigot on wall in kitchen beside dish machine.
- 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. Opened jug of milk without date mark inside cooler in bar area. Manager stated the milk was opened 4/6 and added the proper date mark during this inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink in warewash area blocked by rolling cart. Manager moved cart away from the handwash sink during this inspection. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/8/2025 revealed 12 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 8/20/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Takeout bowl without handle stored inside bin containing near cookline. Manager removed bowl from bin during this inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwash sign at handwash sink near dish machine. Repeat Violation
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Conduit pipe at cookline soiled with dust.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 06/01/2024. Admin Complaint
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Tied bag of frozen raw chicken stored on shelf above pan containing lentil soup inside walk-in freezer. Manager moved the raw chicken to another shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing "Simple Green" stored on shelf above fountain soda boxes in corner of kitchen. Spray bottle containing "Simple Green" hanging on wall above silverware near cookline. Manager placed both spray bottles away during this inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Two ServSafe certified food manager certificates expired on 02/05/2024. Expired certificates are for Satnam Singh and Niranjan Kaur.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior walls and ceiling inside ice machine soiled with mold-like substance. Repeat Violation
- 45-02-4:Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher on wall near cookline gauge in the red.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/20/2024 revealed 9 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 3/1/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
8
Total
14
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee jackets and purse stored on shelf where dishes and food served to the public are stored. Manager removed all items Corrected On-Site
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed male employee on cook line preparing and cooking with no hair guard or beard guard.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed two pots of syrup stored on floor in walk-in-cooler. Manager had pots put on shelf Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket not stored inverted or in a protected manner between uses. Observed ice bucket used to transport ice not stored inverted or in a protected manner by ice machine. Manager inverted bucket **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash signs in either rest room. Manager placed sign in both restrooms Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels not removed from food containers before cleaning, stored on the clean ware rack. Repeat Violation
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked chickpeas, chickpea purée and lamb prepared the day before and not covered. Manager instructed employee to cover **Corrective Action Taken**
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed produce ( peppers ) stored over ready-to-eat food ( cooked tomato sauce and lamb ) in walk in cooler
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in walk-in-cooler large pot of tomato sauce at 71F and large pot of lamb at 58f. Both items had been cooked the day before and left in the walk-in-cooler overnight.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk-in-cooler large pot of tomato sauce at 71F and large pot of lamb at 58f. Both items had been cooked the day before and left in the walk-in-cooler overnight.
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed chicken cooling on speed rack in kitchen at 97f. Manager advised that chicken had been cooked one hour earlier. Chicken was placed in walk-in-cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food-contact surface of commercial can opener soiled with food debris, mold-like substance. Observed cutting board on flip-top make table with mold like stains in grooves in kitchen. 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. Observed container of chickpeas prepared more than 24 hours earlier not date marked. Manager marked container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle not properly labeled with identifying contents ( degreaser ). Manager placed label on bottle Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/1/2024 revealed 14 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 10/31/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
5
Basic
6
Total
14
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks behind building. Manager placed cord around tanks. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in dish area.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Sauces stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing signs at kitchen hand washing sinks. No soap at hand washing sink in back prep area.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored on shelf in dish area.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers stored in wait station. Manager turned containers over. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled dirty dishes then proceeded to handle clean dishes without washing hands in dish area. Manager had employee wash hands and rewash dishes. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 12A-28-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched apron and proceeded to roll out dough on cook line without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 12A-20-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee washed hands with no soap at hand washing sink in back of kitchen. Manager provided soap at hand washing sink and had employee rewash hands. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from cook line stove. Blade of can opener on prep table in back of kitchen.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wiping cloth stored in dish area hand washing sink. Manager removed wiping cloth. Corrected On-Site
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit for dish machine.
- 53B-10-4:Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. No expiration or signature on employee certificates. Manager added missing information to certificates. Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of bleach water in back prep area. Manager placed label on bottle. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/31/2023 revealed 14 total violations (3 high priority, 5 intermediate, 6 basic).