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AMRIT PALACE INDIAN RESTAURANT

3415 SW COLLEGE ROAD · OCALA · Marion County · FL 34474

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 8, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3495432
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8866259
DBPR license5202763

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#8High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Grocery bag containing raw frozen chicken on shelf inside walk-in freezer. Chicken is in direct contact with grocery bag. Manager had employee transfer the chicken to a food-grade bag during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Tied bags containing raw frozen chicken stored on wire shelf directly above wrapped pans containing cooked goat meat inside walk-in freezer. Employee moved all cooked items to the top shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#10High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at spigot on wall in kitchen beside dish machine.

Intermediate 2

#11Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened jug of milk without date mark inside cooler in bar area. Manager stated the milk was opened 4/6 and added the proper date mark during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink in warewash area blocked by rolling cart. Manager moved cart away from the handwash sink during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 7

#1Basic14-45-4

Basic – Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Wire shelving inside walk-in freezer lined with cardboard. An employee removed all cardboard from shelves during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and earbuds stored on shelf in kitchen directly above bags of flour. Manager removed personal items from shelf during this inspection.

#3Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwash sign at handwash sink in warewashing area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic14-47-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Lower shelving below several prep tables in kitchen rusted.

#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Exterior of seasoning bin soiled with grease and/or food debris. Manager had employee clean the bin during this inspection. 2. Top of dish machine soiled with food debris.

#6Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Several pans on clean dish rack with old labels still attached.

#7Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single-use foil pans not inverted on top of rack in back of kitchen, near ice machine. Manager inverted the foil pans during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 11, 2026 12:36 PM.

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
3 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
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 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
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.