Inspection Report

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TASTE OF INDIA

155 HAMPTON POINT DR STE 5-8 · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32092

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 7, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3687126
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13599887
DBPR license6501831

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate12 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#13High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked cauliflower (69F – cold Holding); cut cabbage (61F – Cold Holding); chicken (61F – Cold Holding) food items are held in flip top cooler at end of cooks line. Ambient temperature of cooler 65F **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#14Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Black stain marks on brown cutting board used to cut onions.

#15Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink near walk in cooler by entrance door.

#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. No date marking on multiple food items in the walk in cooler.

Basic 12

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top Exterior of dish machine is soiled with debris. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Clear bowl used to scoop sugar.

#3Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Food debris on Walk in cooler door handle.

#4Basic29-18-4

Basic – Drain cover(s) missing. Near drink station.

#5Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap underneath back door closest to walk in cooler.

#6Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under hand sink near back door and cooking equipment.

#7Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Bags of onions stored on floor near back door.

#8Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign in server area by walk in cooler.

#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.

#10Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old date marking labels stuck on clean dishes stacked on shelf.

#11Basic25-27-4

Basic – Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Clear unwrapped straws on counter at bar area.

#12Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from pipe under hand sink near back door.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 12:23 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 26 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
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.