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DISCOVERY INDIAN CUISINE

38593 US 19 STE 300 · PALM HARBOR · Pinellas County · FL 34684

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 14, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency Order Callback Not Complied
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3697625
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID13694273
DBPR license6217123

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority4 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#10High Priority22-49-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine measured at 0ppm discussed with operator for them to use three compartment sink until fixed. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-14: Dish machine measured at 0ppm discussed with operator for them to use three compartment sink until fixed. **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#11High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 38 rodent droppings on floor near ice machine 38 rodent droppings on floor near air condition 52 rodent droppings inside of air condition 19 rodent droppings in dish area. 32 rodent droppings around mop sink. 9 rodent droppings by dry dish storage 6 rodent droppings under hand sink near reach in coolers 33 droppings next to reach in freezer 30 droppings near dry storage past cook line **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-14: 10 rodent droppings by air condition 2 rodent droppings on container of dawn in kitchen by mop sink. 1 rodent dropping on mixer **Time Extended**

Warning

Intermediate 4

#12Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting board in prep area, **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-14: Stained cutting board stored in ware washing area. **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#13Intermediate31A-04-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink removed next to mop sink. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-14: **Time Extended**

Warning
#14Intermediate51-16-7

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Office has been turned into food storage. With a 3 door cooler and ice machine. 2nd restroom located behind triple sink area converted to food storage room. Dish machine was added, no hand sink next to mop sink. Walk in cooler has been removed. Stove has been moved to other end of kitchen. Rotor oven installed, oven has been removed, mixer has been moved to back end of dry storage in kitchen. Soda fountain removed **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-14: No current plans available. **Time Extended**

Warning
#15Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-14: **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 9

#1Basic36-36-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing over freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-14: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. In prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-14: Grooved cutting board stored in ware washing area. **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Food stored on floor. Oil stored on floor of kitchen and in hallway by restroom. Cans of sauce stored on floor of dry storage closet, **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-14: Oil stored on floor of dry storage in kitchen, containers of sauces stored on floor of dry storage closet, **Time Extended**

Warning
#4Basic36-24-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall behind dish machine. Hole in wall near water heater **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-14: **Time Extended**

Warning
#5Basic29-27-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink is not usable due to it not draining. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-14: **Time Extended**

Warning
#6Basic29-08-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink by rotary oven has faucet that is not functioning properly **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-14: **Time Extended**

Warning
#7Basic29-20-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand wash sink drain slow draining near rotary oven. Standing water in mop sink. Mop sink not draining **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-14: **Time Extended**

Warning
#8Basic36-02-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete floor throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-14: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#9Basic36-27-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls throughout kitchen soiled with debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-14: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 12:06 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
3 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
4 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
1 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.