KARMA INDIAN BISTRO AND RESTAURANT
1708 3 ST NORTH · JACKSONVILLE BEACH · Duval County · FL 32250
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
12A-28-4High Priority – Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee engaging in food preparation while touching personal phone. Observed employee engaging in food preparation touch apron with gloved hands and proceed to engage in food preparation. Inspector spoke to employee regarding handwashing. Employee removed gloves and washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Butter (56F – Cold Holding)sitting in a pan on prep table. Manager removed and stored properly to cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle containing sanitizer stored on table above dishes. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 1
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 establishment without proof of employee health agreement responsibility. Inspector provided copy of employee health agreement form. Manager on duty had employees sign off after explaining Employee health agreement form. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic 12
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tanks in front counter near soda station not adequately secured.
29-18-4Basic – Drain cover(s) missing. Observed prep sink without drain cover.
12B-12-5Basic – Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drinks in cup without lid or straw stored on reach in cooler. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal items stored on top of dishes. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed large containers of flour stored on floor of kitchen.
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensils in pan of water at 73F. Manager placed container on stove. **Corrective Action Taken**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed in use wiping cloth stored under cutting boards in kitchen.
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service to go containers stored on floor in kitchen. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen lamb, and chicken in prep sink to thaw. Employee turned water on. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in closet not stored to dry. Manager hung mops to dry properly. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed large containers containing flour and salt without a label.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 4:01 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.