ASHOKA INDIAN CUISINE
295 NW 82 AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33126
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
10-05-5High Priority – In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
01B-03-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed five raw fish fillets from a commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged product bearing instructions to remain frozen until use; the product was no longer frozen and had not been removed from the reduced-oxygen packaging. **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (53F – Cold Holding); cooked goat (57F – Cold Holding); cooked lentils (56F – Cold Holding); cooked onions (51F – Cold Holding); cooked onions with spinach (56F – Cold Holding), stored in walk in cooler. As per employee food was prepared the prior day. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (53F – Cold Holding); cooked goat (57F – Cold Holding); cooked lentils (56F – Cold Holding); cooked onions (51F – Cold Holding); cooked onions with spinach (56F – Cold Holding), stored in walk in cooler. As per employee food was prepared the prior day. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed raw shrimp thawing in a handwashing sink located near the walk in cooler. During the inspection, the employee promptly removed the items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at cooking line. **Warning**
Basic 14
16-03-4Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed stained ceiling tiles in the dishwashing area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, and dust, throughout the kitchen areas. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-74-7Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed walk in cooler running at 56 F. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them in reach in cooler, located at cooking line. **Warning**
06-09-1Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed five raw fish fillets from a commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged product bearing instructions to remain frozen until use; the product was no longer frozen and had not been removed from the reduced-oxygen packaging. **Warning**
12B-02-4Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed an employee consuming a beverage at the cooking line. **Warning**
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. Discussed and coached employee in proper methods. **Warning**
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed cooked goat, lamb, beans, and onions with carrots stored in the walk in cooler not covered. **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimp thawing at room temperature in a handwashing sink located near the walk in cooler. During the inspection, the employee removed the items and relocated them to the walk in cooler for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, throughout the kitchen area. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 8:50 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
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.