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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 dateJuly 17, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency Order Callback Not Complied
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3739601
Visit number3
Inspection Visit ID13849491
DBPR license6217123

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#9High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-16: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-17: **Time Extended**

Warning
#10High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-16: 11 rodent droppings in container in kitchen. Operator disposed of droppings and cleaned and sanitized container. 1 dropping on shelf across from reach in cooler. 9 droppings by AC Unit 6 droppings on top of soda cans stored by ac unit. 10 in dry storage closet by ac unit **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-17: 1 rodent dropping in spiderweb next to back exit 6 on pipe near mop sink 2 on shelf with buckets in ware washing area 4 on brown to go bag in front of kitchen 6 in to go utensils box in front of kitchen 4 under refrigerator near ice machine **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#11High Priority35A-18-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-16: Rodent rub marks still present on pipes. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-17: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 2

#12Intermediate51-16-7

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 **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-16: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-17: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#13Intermediate53B-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. No proof of any training in establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-16: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-17: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Basic 8

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-16: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-17: **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic36-36-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Missing ceiling tile over reach in freezer in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-16: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-17: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic14-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting board in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-16: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-17: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic16-55-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-16: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-17: **Time Extended**

Warning
#5Basic36-11-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-16: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-17: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic36-64-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-16: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-17: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Basic16-48-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Old food staining containers in ware washing area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-16: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-17: **Time Extended**

Warning
#8Basic16-46-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on container in ware washing area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-16: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-17: **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:54 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
3 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 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.