LITTLE INDIA
25000 US HWY 19 N · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33763
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: No food being hot held at time of inspection **Time Extended**
Intermediate 2
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** – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: **Time Extended**
Basic 9
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** – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: Food in cooler at 41F. Cooler hinges still broken and gaskets torn. Discussed with operator to monitor **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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: **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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: **Time Extended**
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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: **Time Extended**
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** – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: **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** – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 26, 2026 12:06 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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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.