INDIA CAFE
1987 RINGLING BLVD · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34236
Inspection Summary
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on wall of cook line. Observed 5 live roaches at spice table adjacent to the cook line. **Warning**
Intermediate 3
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided hand wash sign. **Corrected On-Site** **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. **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. Observed cooked chicken and cooked vegetables in walk in cooler with no date mark. Operator stated it was made 5/9/2021. Operator put date mark on food items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 8
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle in sugar bin. Operator removed bowls. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
23-06-4Basic – Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Observed food debris underneath cook line. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Observed grease build up behind stove top. **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed multiple dead roaches under spice table. **Warning**
14-70-4Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water of cook line. Observed utensils in standing water of 76°F. Operator discarded water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Provided operator with hand wash sign. Operator posted hand wash sign. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:21 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 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.