LITTLE INDIA
25000 US HWY 19 N · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33763
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
35A-04-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1 dropping found under table in dining room area 1 dropping found on pan in employee area in dining room 7 droppings underneath table in employee area in dining room 1 dropping along wall in employee area in dining room 8 droppings under chairs in employee area in dining room 2 droppings under rack in dry storage 2 droppings under freezer chest in dry storage 1 dropping under rack holding pans in dry storage 9 droppings under dishmachine 9 droppings under prep table near back door 1 dropping in non working cold holding unit in bar 2 droppings on floor in men's restroom (large stall) 1 dropping on floor in employee room separated by curtain **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: 1 dropping found on cove molding ledge in dining room. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. 1 dropping on box in office 5 droppings on printer in office 1 dropping on light switch in office 1 dropping on cork board shelf in office 1 dropping on box in office 5 droppings in cabinet in office storing linens 2 droppings on office floor **Time Extended**
03B-01-6High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. deep fried vegetables (121F – Hot Holding) cooked less than 4 hours ago. Discussed the need to reheat to 165F. Operator states he is going to discard – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: No hot holding of foods during time of inspection **Time Extended**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board on cook line Over and stove top **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: **Time Extended**
53A-07-6Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Joseph Sahai expired 7/31/2024. There are no other certified food managers for the establishment. – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: **Time Extended**
51-16-7Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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: 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. Refrigerator added at entrance of kitchen to the right. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: **Time Extended**
Basic 12
35A-06-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 8 dead flies on window sill 3 dead flies cups that operator is using as fly traps – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: 3 dead flies in cup on windowsill **Time Extended**
36-32-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Insulation falling from ceiling in dining room Tiles in dry storage missing. Floor soiled throughout kitchen. Holes in ceiling tiles above dishmachine. Walls soiled throughout kitchen **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: **Time Extended**
14-74-7Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Flip top cooler on cookline: top of cooler has fallen off hinges. Torn gaskets. – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: **Time Extended**
50-09-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: **Time Extended**
08B-49-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in refrigerator. Discussed with operator the need to label and segregate employee food – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Food stored on floor. Sauce in walk in cooler – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: Food delivered yesterday on floor near back door. Oil, potatoes, red food coloring. **Time Extended**
22-08-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. In kitchen area. Microwave and over – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: Cleaning was done in microwave. Still food particles **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
05-09-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Cold holding unit on cookline – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: Operator moved thermometer from no working unit to working unit **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment in kitchen, gaskets, inside all cold holding units. – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Stored food not covered. Sugar and rice in dry storage. Containers of sauce and samosas on rack in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: Samosas in walk in cooler not covered **Time Extended**
38-05-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area. Old walk in cooler being used for dry storage **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: **Time Extended**
36-04-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. In dry storage area **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 26, 2026 12:04 PM.
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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.