ASHOKA INDIAN RESTAURANT PINECREST
12663 S DIXIE HWY · PINECREST · Dade County · FL 33156
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
33 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
01B-07-4High Priority – Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed 1 green bell pepper in walk in cooler with mold. **Warning**
10-05-5High Priority – In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils on cook line in soiled water. **Warning**
14-86-1High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed table cloth used as liner for wine glasses; stored upside down. **Warning**
41-05-4High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of raid on rack under dry dishes. **Warning**
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed eggs in walk in cooler stored above ginger. Observed eggs stored above limes in walk in cooler. **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs stored above cabbage in walk in cooler. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed reach in next to hand sink no longer working. As per operator, used as dry storage. No TCS foods stored inside. Observed walk in cooler with ambient temp of 51F. The following tcs foods stored inside: cooked chicken (50F – Cold Holding); paneer (51F – Cold Holding); milk (47F – Cold Holding); cut melon (49F – Cold Holding); heavy cream (50F – Cold Holding); tempura cauliflower (48F – Cold Holding); sour cream (51F – Cold Holding); yogurt (51F – Cold Holding). As per operator, a delivery was made less than 4 hours prior to inspection, walk in was left ajar for 2 hours. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 5
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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink in kitchen. **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at kitchen hand sink. Manager brought soap for inspector. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food and dish racks. **Warning**
Basic 21
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled at time of inspection. **Warning**
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed above walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen. **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 reach in next to hand sink no longer working. As per operator, used as dry storage. No TCS foods stored inside. Observed walk in cooler with ambient temp of 51F. The following tcs foods stored inside: cooked chicken (50F – Cold Holding); paneer (51F – Cold Holding); milk (47F – Cold Holding); cut melon (49F – Cold Holding); heavy cream (50F – Cold Holding); tempura cauliflower (48F – Cold Holding); sour cream (51F – Cold Holding); yogurt (51F – Cold Holding). As per operator, a delivery was made less than 4 hours prior to inspection, walk in was left ajar for 2 hours. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with soiled grooves. **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed glass of water on prep table across cook line. Chef threw cup away during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone on prep table across cook line. Chef moved phone off of table and put away. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back of restaurant. **Warning**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at kitchen and dry food storage closet meet. **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at wine cooler freezer where glasses are stored. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed next to prep table and between reach in cooler across cook line. Chef removed knives from between table and cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth under board on prep table across cook line. **Warning**
38-01-4Basic – Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed missing shield in dry food storage closet. **Warning**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster on site. Inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy available. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled in reach in coolers in kitchen. **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in reach in cooler across cook line. **Warning**
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
25-32-4Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed yogurt container reused as spice container. **Warning**
14-20-4Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed at cook line for spices. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 15, 2026 7:34 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
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2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.