HEART OF INDIA
7950 SW 8TH STREET · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33144
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
34 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
22-49-4High Priority – Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine out if order. As per operator, new dishmachine delivery coming. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp above tomato. Observed raw eggs above apples and cauliflower. Operator changed order during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 11
11-27-4Intermediate – 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, inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves where dry spices are kept across cook line. **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink next to cook line blocked by personal items. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hammer in hand sink in back of kitchen. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53A-02-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed operator with no manager certificate, no employees with food manager certificates on site. **Warning**
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no thermometer on site. **Warning**
53B-02-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Raju, Komal no training; hired since 09-24. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed Raju, Komal no agreement or training; hired since 09-24. **Warning**
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on shelves where to go containers are held. **Warning**
05-10-4Intermediate – Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Observed no thermometer on site. **Warning**
31B-06-4Intermediate – Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed broken soap dispenser. **Warning**
Basic 21
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior of dishmachine soiled. **Warning**
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave and cooler handles soiled throughout kitchen area. **Warning**
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed no license printed out. **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches on top of paper towel dispenser next to cook line. **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cup on prep table. Observed coffee cup in reach in cooler with customer food. **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine and reach in cooler in bar area not in use. **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floor while no food is being prepared. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed in back of kitchen cases of oil on floor. **Warning**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong on oven door handle. **Warning**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cook line. **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled. **Warning**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple exterior of equipment soiled throughout kitchen area. Exterior of spice containers soiled. Observed soiled hood system. Observed soiled wires and light fixtures. **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of coolers soiled in kitchen. **Warning**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler in back of kitchen. **Warning**
33-34-4Basic – Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed back nook and kitchen area unorganized. **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed shrimp in reach in cooler not covered. Observed yogurt in reach in cooler not covered; both in back of kitchen. **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Warning**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in bucket. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 12:18 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.