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DELHI PALACE

25000 US HWY 19 N · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33763

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 20, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3668568
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13529807
DBPR license6217228

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority6 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#9High Priority28-14-5

High Priority – Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Mop sink removed, sink is present on the floor of kitchen , not installed. Operator stated they dump the mop water outside on the ground. Discussed the importance of of not dumping mop water on the ground **Warning**

Warning
#10High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Goat 45F cold hold in double pan, chicken 44F cold hold in double pan. Both items were in unit less than 4 hours. Operator placed on ice. Second temperatures at 2:15, goat 43F cold holding, chicken 42F cold holding **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#11High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing chemical stored next to clean dishes **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 6

#12Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – 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. **Warning**

Warning
#13Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food container holding spiced soiled with food debris. **Warning**

Warning
#14Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning
#15Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – 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. **Warning**

Warning
#16Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk in cooler- cooked chicken, cooked goat, sauce on ground that was made Monday. Operator was able to determine the cook date and date accordingly. **Warning**

Warning
#17Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Large spray bottle containing chemical not labeled with common name. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 8

#1Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple employee beverages stored over and around food and clean equipment. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Walk in cooler food stored on the floor in pots. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic29-27-4

Basic – No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink removed. The sink is present in the kitchen on the floor but not hooked up. There is plumbing outside for what looks like a mop sink used to be. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of all fixed equipment on cook line has a build up of grease and food debris. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing in sink no running water, still mostly frozen. Operator turned on water for proper thawing **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#7Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Cook line prep area and storage areas **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#8Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Food containers containing food removed from the original container not labeled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 11:17 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 7 · Food not re-served
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
2 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.