INDIAN BISTRO
2613 GULF TO BAY BLVD UNIT 1680 · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33759
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
30 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.Reviewed with manager
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -Cooked eggplant 47 F, cooked chickpeas 46 F, cottage cheese sauce 45 F , lentil 45 F in cooler opposite stove . No temperatures taken this morning . Manager discarded food . **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. – Cooked eggplant 47 F, cooked chickpeas 46 F, cottage cheese sauce 45 F , lentil 45 F in cooler opposite stove . No temperatures taken this morning . Manager discarded food . **Repeat Violation**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored next to to-go containers . Manager relocated spray cleaner **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 8
05-08-4Intermediate – -No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. -Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Reviewed with manager
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.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. – Cutting board on salad prep station soiled with food buildup in cracks. – soiled slicer – soiled can opener on preo table Reviewed with manager . **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container of silverware inside hand wash sink . Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks are for washing hands only . Container removed from hand wash sink **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink in front cook line area . Reviewed with manager
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meats and cooked sauces in walk in cooler. Reviewed with manager **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in front counter area . Manager labeled spray bottle **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 18
36-34-5Basic – -Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen -Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris at cook line and kitchen areas Reviewed with manager **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4Basic – -Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination in hallway storage area – boxes of to-go containers on floor in storage area and front counter area Reviewed with manager
32-12-5Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Reviewed with manager
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee backpack stored next to containers of lemon juice on shelf at cook line . Manager relocated back pack – employee cellphone on cutting board – manager removed cellphone and sanitized area **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Reviewed with manager
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting- metal pans stacked on shelves in dishwashing area . Reviewed with manager
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on walk in cooler door . Reviewed with manager
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor in walk in cooler and in storage room near hallway . Reviewed with manager
33-15-4Basic – Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Reviewed with manager
33-20-4Basic – Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoons stored in standing water on stove at 74 F . Reviewed with manager . Manager moved spoons from water and placed in dishwashing area to clean **Corrective Action Taken**
33-11-4Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster.
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. – soiled shelves in cook line area – soiled outer surface of microwave – soiled walk in cooler shelves Reviewed with manager
14-20-4Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover in kitchen . Reviewed with manager
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food ( cut vegetables , meats ) not covered in walk in cooler
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 10, 2026 12:34 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.