Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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CHARMINAR INDIAN GRILL & BAR

34832 US HWY 19 N · PALM HARBOR · Pinellas County · FL 34684

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 10, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3433735
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8722761
DBPR license6218504

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJune 10, 2025 12:15 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJune 10, 2025 3:55 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#7High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approx 15 droppings in dry storage area . Approx 12 droppings back wall prep area. 8 droppings on salt bin lid. 7 dropping next to wall hand sink area. 6 dropping right of back door. 2 dropping on dishwasher. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#8Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Water catch for dishwasher soiled. **Warning**

Warning
#9Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#10Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date marks on any home made products in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Basic 6

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Cob webs hanging from ceiling above dishwasher. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Food stored on floor in walk in cooler and freezer. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Stove soiled with grease. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Togo bags and containers stored on floor in hallway. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:33 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.