Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

ASHOKA INDIAN RESTAURANT PINECREST

12663 S DIXIE HWY · PINECREST · Dade County · FL 33156

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 16, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Complied
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3660999
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID13612548
DBPR license2328082

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate13 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#14High Priority14-86-1

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-16: Observed at time of callback. **Time Extended**

Warning

Intermediate 2

#15Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-16: Observed at time of callback. **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#16Intermediate22-31-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food and dish racks. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-16: **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 13

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled at time of inspection. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-16: Observed at time of callback. **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic36-36-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed above walk in cooler. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-16: Observed at time of callback. **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Basic36-34-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-16: Observed at time of callback. **Time Extended**

Warning
#4Basic14-74-7

Basic – – 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 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-16: Observed reach in next to hand sink no longer working. As per operator, used as dry storage. No TCS foods stored inside. **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic14-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with soiled grooves. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-16: Observed at time of callback. **Time Extended**

Warning
#6Basic35B-01-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back of restaurant. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-16: Observed at time of callback. **Time Extended**

Warning
#7Basic36-17-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at kitchen and dry food storage closet meet. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-16: Observed at time of callback. **Time Extended**

Warning
#8Basic14-69-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at wine cooler freezer where glasses are stored. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-16: Observed at time of callback. **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#9Basic38-01-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed missing shield in dry food storage closet. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-16: Observed at time of callback. **Time Extended**

Warning
#10Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled in reach in coolers in kitchen. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-16: Observed at time of callback. **Time Extended**

Warning
#11Basic22-16-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in reach in cooler across cook line. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-16: Observed at time of callback. **Time Extended**

Warning
#12Basic25-32-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed yogurt container reused as spice container. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-16: Observed at time of callback. **Time Extended**

Warning
#13Basic14-20-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed at cook line for spices. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-16: Observed at time of callback. **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 15, 2026 7:27 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 15 · No longer used
5 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
3 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 26 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
3 observation(s)
Category 39 · 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.