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LITTLE INDIA

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 23, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency Order Callback Complied
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3422888
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID8679218
DBPR license6217228

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate12 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#13High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: Glue stored on shelf above prep table. Operator relocated **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 3

#14Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Prep tables heavily soiled Can opener Cutting boards stained **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: Cutting boards, can opener soiled and stained **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#15Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: Sink is not stocked and in disrepair **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#16Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: Sink is not stocked and in disrepair. **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 12

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic36-36-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Missing tile back prep area Missing tile near dry storage. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: Ceiling tile by walk in has been replaced. Ceiling tiles in dry storage missing **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Basic36-32-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Insulation exposed in dining room held up by duct tape. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: **Time Extended**

Warning
#4Basic50-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: **Time Extended**

Warning
#5Basic36-22-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under mop sink, **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: **Time Extended**

Warning
#6Basic36-73-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cook line prep areas and storage areas. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: Floor has been clean. Floor behind equipment soiled but has improved. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#7Basic36-24-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall at back storage area **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fixed equipment **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#9Basic38-05-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#10Basic36-04-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Ceilings and walls in prep and storage areas **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: **Time Extended**

Warning
#11Basic36-27-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Cook line, prep areas, storage areas. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: **Time Extended**

Warning
#12Basic29-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Water draining onto floor surface. Hand sink and mop sink dripping on the floor **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 4, 2026 1:24 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
7 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.