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Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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LITTLE INDIA

25000 US HWY 19 N · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33763

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 18, 2023
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3315014
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8270639
DBPR license6217228

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedApril 18, 2023 2:16 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedApril 20, 2023 9:28 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach & fly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority7 Intermediate19 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical30 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#20High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 small flying insect at cook line reach in cooler , 3 live flying insects in laundry basket in expo area , 14 live flying insects inside an empty container in back kitchen **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#21High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license expired 02/01/2023 **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#22High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. – 32 live roaches in hinges of reach in cooler at cook line , 1 live roach inside reach in cooler at cook line

#23High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -dal Tadka (126F – Hot Holding); *Chana Mirsala (126F – Hot Holding)at buffet – chafing fuel out under container of food at buffet – person in charge moved food to cook line to reheat

Intermediate 7

#24Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – -Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Heavily soiled shelf above reach in cooler at cook line – soiled can opener on prep table **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#25Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times as the plumbing pipes drain into a bucket in kitchen **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#26Intermediate31A-04-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed in bar area

#27Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plunger inside hand wash sink next to ice machine – person in charge removed plunger – reviewed hand wash sinks must be accessible at all times , properly stocked and used for hand washing only **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#28Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen – person in charge placed paper towels at hand wash sink

#29Intermediate51-16-7

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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Changes made include Ice machine added in kitchen next to hand wash sink near triple sink, , wall added in bar area , removed hand wash sink, triple sink and a ice wells in bar area ,

#30Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Frunk expired training on 1/18/23

Basic 19

#1Basic36-73-4

Basic – -Floors heavily soiled/has accumulation of debris in bar , food storage and kitchen areas -Wall heavily soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.in kitchen and dishwashing areas -Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In the kitchen **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in kitchen

#3Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas in kitchen and dining room area

#4Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in kitchen and dishwashing areas

#5Basic32-12-5

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

#6Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. – 1 dead roach in bucket of water collected under hand wash sink at cook line- 2 dead roaches inside oven , 1 dead roach on floor at cook line , 3 dead roaches on sink in bar area

#7Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. – walk in freezer door with peeling metal on outside of door – broken handle of walk in cooler

#8Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Near walk in cooler

#9Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall inside walk in cooler

#10Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

#11Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

#12Basic43-01-4

Basic – Living/sleeping quarters that open directly into a public food service establishment without complete partitioning and/or self-closing doors near bar area of restaurant Second sleeping quarters in area behind partially closed curtains in dining area

#13Basic14-47-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wood shelf next to dish machine

#14Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. – soiled gaskets in reach in cooler – soiled table next to cooking equipment – soiled exterior of bulk food containers in walk in cooler -soiled exterior of microwave – soiled shelves in dry storage area

#15Basic14-20-4

Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover at cook line

#16Basic24-11-4

Basic – Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination.- reviewed person in charge

#17Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered in walk in cooler and dry storage area – open bags of dry ice opened in storage area

#18Basic14-69-4

Basic – Thick Ice buildup on floor in walk-in freezer

#19Basic29-03-4

Basic – Water draining from piping under hand wash sink into bucket in kitchen

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:45 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
4 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
4 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
4 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
4 observation(s)
Category 43 · Separation from living/private areas and restricted kitchen access
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.