LITTLE INDIA
25000 US HWY 19 N · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33763
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
29 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 10
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. 0ppm **Warning**
08B-27-4High Priority – Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Chicken cooling on counter in soiled container. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over sauce. Operator moved chicken to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found/ chew marks Total of 137 droppings found: 30 droppings by and under dishmachine 1 dropping by grill 5 droppings in pan in storage area 7 droppings in box in storage area 12 on floor in dry storage by soda dispenser 41 in old walk in cooler now used for dry storage 4 under table across from walk in cooler 16 in corner next to sink/countertop 1 behind cooler in bar 3 in men's restroom 2 on rack in to go area 15 on floor in to go area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-21-4High Priority – Rodent burrow or rodent nesting materials present. Dry storage that used to be walk in cooler – piles of styrofoam/paper from wall on shelf with dry food **Warning**
35A-18-4High Priority – Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings. Back hallway near dry storage pipes running down wall from ceiling with marks on wall **Warning**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Chew marks on bags of coriander, foxtail millet, black matpe beans, black salt powder **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In walk-in cooler next to dishwasher: raw chicken (45F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (46F – Cold Holding); raw shrimp (47F – Cold Holding); cooked chickpeas (47F – Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter, held less than 4 hours out of refrigerator. Operator placed back into unit: sour cream (45F – held on counter) ; half and half (50F – held on counter) butter (85F – held on counter) In walk-in cooler next to dishwasher: raw chicken (45F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (46F – Cold Holding); raw shrimp (47F – Cold Holding); cooked chickpeas (47F – Cold Holding) Temperatures not taken, unsure how long food has been out of temperature. See Stop Sale **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of chemical stored on prep table next to silverware. Glue stored on upper shelf of prep table. Pesticide stored next to clean dishes. **Warning**
Intermediate 4
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Container of chicken covered while cooling. Discussed with operator. **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Prep tables heavily soiled Can opener Cutting boards stained **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels available at hand wash sink in bar area. Discussed the importance of of keeping all hand wash sinks stocked with paper towels. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap available at hand wash sink behind bar. Discussed the Importance of keeping all sinks stocked with soap. **Warning**
Basic 15
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Missing tile back prep area Missing tile near dry storage. **Warning**
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Insulation exposed in dining room held up by duct tape. **Warning**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under mop sink, **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cook line prep areas and storage areas. **Warning**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall at back storage area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Serving utensils in standing water/soiled. Operator removed utensils from standing water. Discussed the importance of of keeping in use utensil in clean water not less than 135F. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fixed equipment **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Dry storage- flour Walk in cooler- ginger and garlic. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
38-05-4Basic – Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-04-5Basic – Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Ceilings and walls in prep and storage areas **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Cook line, prep areas, storage areas. **Warning**
29-03-4Basic – Water draining onto floor surface. Hand sink and mop sink dripping on the floor **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-06-4Basic – Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wooden table in disrepair with holes and not sealed **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 3:10 AM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.