Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report

DISCOVERY INDIAN CUISINE

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 15, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3739601
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13778103
DBPR license6217123

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJuly 15, 2026 2:09 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJuly 21, 2026 12:00 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
8 High Priority4 Intermediate18 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical30 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 8

#19High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented 6lb can of tomato puree stored not separated from undamaged product in storage closet across from ac unit. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#20High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Measured at 0ppm. Instructed operator to use three compartment sink until it is fixed. **Warning**

Warning
#21High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw egg over ready to eat spring rolls in cooler **Warning**

Warning
#22High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 7 rodent droppings on spice containers in dry storage in kitchen. 7 rodent droppings in hand sink by mop sink. Operator removed droppings from hand sink during visit. 2 rodent droppings on dry dish area of three compartment sink. 1 rodent dropping on shelf used to store paint cans near ice machine, 21 rodent droppings near ac unit 2 rodent droppings on top of soda can containers near ac unit. 19 in dry storage closet across from ac unit 6 rodent droppings around television in lobby **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#23High Priority35A-18-4

High Priority – Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings. Rodent rub marks on pipe near rice cooker. Rodent rub marks on pipe next to mop sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#24High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Tomato puree 51F. Held in unit over night no prior temperature monitoring. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#25High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tomato puree 51F. Held in unit over night no prior temperature monitoring. **Warning**

Warning
#26High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Fabuloso stored on shelf above pots in ware washing area. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 4

#27Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled with debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#28Intermediate51-16-7

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 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#29Intermediate53B-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. No proof of any training in establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#30Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chick peas and potatoes prepared on site yesterday not date marked, operator added dates. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 18

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has accumulation of mold like substance. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl used as scoop in rice cooker. Operator removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Missing ceiling tile over reach in freezer in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting board in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic16-55-4

Basic – Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Measured at sanitizer at 0ppm. Instructed operator to use three compartment sink until it is fixed. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee charger stored on top of shelf above pots in ware washing area. Operator moved charger. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7Basic13-04-4

Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee not wearing beard guard, **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee not wearing hair restraint. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Stand up Reach in cooler In kitchen able to keep temperature. Used to store produce reach in freezer next to microwave in disrepair. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor of ice machine. Walls in kitchen soiled with debris. **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#12Basic36-11-4

Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor in disrepair on cook line. Missing ceiling tile over reach in freezer in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#13Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Oil and tomato puree stored on floor of storage closet across from ac unit. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#14Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of mixer soiled with debris. **Warning**

Warning
#15Basic36-64-5

Basic – Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable odors in ice machine storage area, and in dry storage room across from air conditioning unit. Objectionable odors in ac unit storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#16Basic16-48-4

Basic – Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Old food staining containers in ware washing area. **Warning**

Warning
#17Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on container in ware washing area. **Warning**

Warning
#18Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of Reach in cooler by ice machine shelves soiled **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 12:03 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
3 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
4 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
5 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.