DISCOVERY INDIAN CUISINE
38593 US 19 STE 300 · PALM HARBOR · Pinellas County · FL 34684
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
30 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 8
01B-01-4High 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**
22-41-4High 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**
08A-05-6High 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**
35A-04-4High 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**
35A-18-4High 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**
01B-02-5High 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**
03A-02-5High 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**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Fabuloso stored on shelf above pots in ware washing area. **Warning**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled with debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-16-7Intermediate – 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**
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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**
02C-02-5Intermediate – 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**
Basic 18
22-20-5Basic – 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**
14-01-5Basic – 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**
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Missing ceiling tile over reach in freezer in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting board in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-55-4Basic – 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**
40-06-5Basic – 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**
13-04-4Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee not wearing beard guard, **Warning**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee not wearing hair restraint. **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – 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**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor of ice machine. Walls in kitchen soiled with debris. **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-11-4Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor in disrepair on cook line. Missing ceiling tile over reach in freezer in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Oil and tomato puree stored on floor of storage closet across from ac unit. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of mixer soiled with debris. **Warning**
36-64-5Basic – 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**
16-48-4Basic – Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Old food staining containers in ware washing area. **Warning**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on container in ware washing area. **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of Reach in cooler by ice machine shelves soiled **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 12:03 AM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.