ASHOKA INDIAN RESTAURANT PINECREST
12663 S DIXIE HWY · PINECREST · Dade County · FL 33156
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
22 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler: cooked chicken (54F – Cold Holding); raw beef (54F – Cold Holding); cheese paneer (55F – Cold Holding). As per operator less than 4 hours, delivery was made and door left open. Observed across cook line reach in cooler with ambient temperature of 51F. The following tcs foods stored inside fir more than 4 hours: cooked chicken (54F – Cold Holding); cooked chicken stew (50F – Cold Holding); shredded cabbage (51F – Cold Holding); cut tomato (48F – Cold Holding); lamb (48F – Cold Holding); lentils (47F – Cold Holding); raw shrimp (47F – Cold Holding); paneer (47F – Cold Holding); spinach cooked (47F – Cold Holding); yogurt (50F – Cold Holding); heavy cream (50F – Cold Holding); cooked onion (50F – Cold Holding). Observed reach in next to dish rack with a being temp of 50F. The following tcs foods stored inside: rice pudding (46F – Cold Holding); yogurt sauce (50F – Cold Holding). **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: Observed at reach in across cook line: Cooked Chicken (54F – Cold Holding); Chicken onion curry (50F – Cold Holding); yogurt sauce (52F – Cold Holding). Observed in walk in: Cheese (46F – Cold Holding); Cooked Chicken (47F – Cold Holding); marinated meat (47F – Cold Holding). As per operator, all food items are less than 4 hours old. **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves where dry dish and food are kept. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: **Time Extended**
22-31-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food and dish racks. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: **Time Extended**
Basic 19
14-01-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in salt and sugar containers on dry storage. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: **Time Extended**
36-36-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed above walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: **Time Extended**
36-34-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: **Time Extended**
14-74-7Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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 across cook line reach in cooler with ambient temperature of 51F. The following tcs foods stored inside fir more than 4 hours: cooked chicken (54F – Cold Holding); cooked chicken stew (50F – Cold Holding); shredded cabbage (51F – Cold Holding); cut tomato (48F – Cold Holding); lamb (48F – Cold Holding); lentils (47F – Cold Holding); raw shrimp (47F – Cold Holding); paneer (47F – Cold Holding); spinach cooked (47F – Cold Holding); yogurt (50F – Cold Holding); heavy cream (50F – Cold Holding); cooked onion (50F – Cold Holding). Observed reach in next to dish rack with a,being temp of 50F. The following tcs foods stored inside: rice pudding (46F – Cold Holding); yogurt sauce (50F – Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: **Time Extended**
36-17-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at entry for dry food closet. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed case of water on floor behind kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: **Time Extended**
14-69-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezer in hall. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: **Time Extended**
10-07-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: **Time Extended**
38-01-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed no shield in dry food closet, **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: **Time Extended**
51-18-6Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy on site. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: **Time Extended**
23-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in multiple coolers. Observed exterior of multiple equipment soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: **Time Extended**
14-33-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple coolers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: **Time Extended**
25-32-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed sour cream containers reused for spices. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: **Time Extended**
14-20-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed across cook line where spices are. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: **Time Extended**
14-17-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: **Time Extended**
36-27-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: **Time Extended**
42-01-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop not stored for proper air drying. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed in dry storage for sugar; no label. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: **Time Extended**
36-10-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed soiled floor behind cook line. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 22, 2026 8:07 AM.
Violation category totals
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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.