Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

BENGAL INDIAN CUISINE

109 NE 1ST AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33132

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 12, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3616856
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10907663
DBPR license2333867

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#8High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken stored directly on grocery-plastic bags inside reach in freezer near three compartments sink kitchen.

#9High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over plastic container with sauce inside walk in cooler.

#10High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (110F – Hot Holding) as per operator less than 20 minutes. Operator reheat during inspection. recheck cooked chicken 168°f Reheating) **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#11Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

Basic 7

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Located front counter area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic32-04-4

Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

#3Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

#4Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

#5Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed plastic container with rice and sauce stored directly on floor kitchen.

#6Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic21-09-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 3, 2026 11:46 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 43 · Separation from living/private areas and restricted kitchen access
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.