Inspection Report

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 dateJuly 23, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3468856
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8779853
DBPR license6217228

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJuly 23, 2024 11:50 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJuly 24, 2024 9:23 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority2 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#12High Priority08B-27-4

High Priority – Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Squeeze bottles on cookline heavily soiled **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#13High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 in wall/floor gap by employee area 2 on box in dry storage 3 under freezer chest in dry storage 1 on utility box 1 on windowsill 8 along front wall on floor 6 in women's restroom 1 on display cabinet in dining area 1 under table in dining area 1 on wall ledge in dining area Operator followed during inspection, discarded droppings and sanitized all areas where droppings were found. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#14High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. sour cream (55F – Cold Holding); butter chicken (46F – Cold Holding); chicken breast (51F – Cold Holding) chicken was cooked on 7/21/24. Manager state's temperatures were taken this morning and chicken was 45F **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarningStop Sale
#15High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top cooler butter chicken (46F – Cold Holding); chicken breast (51F – Cold Holding); sour cream (55F – Cold Holding)chicken was cooked on 7/21/24. Manager state's temperatures were taken this morning and food was 45F. See stop sale cheese (55F – Cold Holding); heavy cream (55F – Cold Holding). Manager states food was brought from walk in cooler 2 hours prior. All food moved to different unit **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationWarningStop Sale
#16High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Glue next to dry storage food and clean glasses. Operator relocated **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 2

#17Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. All cutting boards stained Can opener soiled Prep tables Soda nozzles **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#18Intermediate51-16-7

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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. From previous inspection done on 3/20/24: 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, walk in is now dry storage Priority: Intermediate **Warning**

Warning

Basic 11

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Exposed insulation in dining room Tiles in dry storage, kitchen above prep tables **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler on cookline **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fixed equipment on cookline **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Flour and rice in dry storage **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Basic38-05-4

Basic – Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area. Old walk in cooler without lighting **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#8Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing in bucket with no running water. Manager turned water on. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9Basic36-04-5

Basic – Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Ceilings and wall in storage/food prep area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#10Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls, floors and ceiling throughout kitchen, warewashing area, dry storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#11Basic29-03-4

Basic – Water draining onto floor surface. Hand wash sink next to ice machine **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 3:07 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
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 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 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)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.