ASHOKA INDIAN RESTAURANT PINECREST
12663 S DIXIE HWY · PINECREST · Dade County · FL 33156
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
30 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
22-49-4High Priority – Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine dishwasher machine; 0 ppm. **Repeat Violation**
09-01-4High Priority – Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands – food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed cook making flat bread crisps on grill; then handling with bare hands to place in container for service.
01B-03-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed cook making flat bread crisps on grill; then handling with bare hands to place in container for service.
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed walk in cooler with ambient temperature of 60F. The following TCS foods stored inside: cooked chicken (51F – Cold Holding); sour cream (62F – Cold Holding); cheese patties (60F – Cold Holding); cooked rice (47F – Cold Holding); grouper (48F – Cold Holding); cheese (48F – Cold Holding); onion sauce (47F – Cold Holding); samoasa (50F – Cold Holding). As per operator; food has been there since night before. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed walk in cooler with ambient temperature of 60F. The following TCS foods stored inside: cooked chicken (51F – Cold Holding); sour cream (62F – Cold Holding); cheese patties (60F – Cold Holding); cooked rice (47F – Cold Holding); grouper (48F – Cold Holding); cheese (48F – Cold Holding); onion sauce (47F – Cold Holding); samoasa (50F – Cold Holding). As per operator; food has been there since night before. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled dry storage shelves and dish rack.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container and utensils in hand sink in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish racks. Observed under prep tables where dishes are kept.
Basic 22
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine; soiled.
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior of dishmachine soiled.
14-05-4Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed in reach in cooler in kitchen entrance.
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed on ceiling above walk in cooler and freezer.
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in kitchen area.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen area.
14-74-7Basic – 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. Observed walk in cooler with ambient temperature of 60F. The following TCS foods stored inside: **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone on dry dish rack. Observed speaker hanging on dry dish rack.
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed chef with no hair restraint in kitchen area.
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed on floor in between kitchen and dry storage closet.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed food on floor of walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in mini freezer in main hall.
10-12-5Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on exterior of ice machine; soiled.
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under cutting board on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of ice machine soiled. Served soiled gaskets in coolers.
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple reach in coolers.
25-32-4Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed yogurt containers cleaned and reused for spices.
14-20-4Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed under prep tables in kitchen.
29-20-5Basic – Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining in hand sink in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen area.
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop sink in bucket outside of restaurant.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 13, 2026 1:02 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
6 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.