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CHARMINAR INDIAN GRILL & BAR

With 5 documented inspections, CHARMINAR INDIAN GRILL & BAR in PALM HARBOR has achieved a 3.2/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

34832 US HWY 19 N

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/20/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13497212

  • 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At sink by front counter - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-20: **Time Extended**
  • 29-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Standing water in hand wash sink at front counter - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-20: **Time Extended**
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Heavy cream opened on Sunday, no date, stop sealed for temp abuse. Discussed proper date marking with manager on duty Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-20: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/19/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10914350

  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At sink by front counter
  • 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Standing water in hand wash sink at front counter
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. In walk in freezer - Samosas, operator covered Corrected On-Site
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately - 30 rodent droppings on floor under food in dry storage room 5 on floor under prep table, in kitchen 14 on floor in corner by candy stoves 12 on floor in corner next to walk in cooler Repeat Violation
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cubed cheese, paneer (51F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (51F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (53F - Cold Holding); milk (51F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (53F - Cold Holding); vegetable dumplings (52F - Cold Holding); tofu (53F - Cold Holding)
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler in cook line - cubed cheese, paneer (51F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (51F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (53F - Cold Holding); milk (51F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (53F - Cold Holding); vegetable dumplings (52F - Cold Holding); tofu (53F - Cold Holding), see stop sale
  • 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. Heavy cream opened on Sunday, no date, stop sealed for temp abuse. Discussed proper date marking with manager on duty Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 6/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10856883

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 6/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8722761

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Cob webs hanging from ceiling above dishwasher. Warning
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Food stored on floor in walk in cooler and freezer. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Stove soiled with grease. Warning
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Togo bags and containers stored on floor in hallway. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approx 15 droppings in dry storage area . Approx 12 droppings back wall prep area. 8 droppings on salt bin lid. 7 dropping next to wall hand sink area. 6 dropping right of back door. 2 dropping on dishwasher. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Water catch for dishwasher soiled. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site 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. No date marks on any home made products in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning

Inspection Date: 7/17/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8276665

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed