ASHOKA INDIAN CUISINE
295 NW 82 AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33126
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
27 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
09-01-4High 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-03-5High 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.
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 5
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dry food rack soiled next to kitchen area.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar sink.
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food racks. Observed on dish racks in warewash area.
53B-14-5Intermediate – 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
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed in bar area.
Basic 19
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.observed on both microwaves in kitchen area.
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage in lobby.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen area.
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed bowls on dish rack not inverted.
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
16-13-5Basic – 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-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back exit screen good with gap. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in kitchen area.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed bottles of drink on floor in bar area. Observed rice and onions on floor in dry food storage.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at chest freezer in lobby area with ice creams.
33-11-4Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed outside of establishment.
23-03-4Basic – 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**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed above three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. Observed outside of restaurant. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5Basic – 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**
06-01-5Basic – 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**
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 13, 2026 12:30 PM.
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1 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.