INDIAN AROMA
1310 SW 13 ST, STE A & B · GAINESVILLE · Alachua County · FL 32608
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: cheese cubes on the cook line, 44°. Ice was added, dropped to 43 in 9 minutes. **Corrected On-Site* ALSO, a sauce on the wait station line, 89°. This will be held using time as a public health control, per the owner.
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed lack of back flow device on the non chemical side of the splitter in the mop sink.
Intermediate 5
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: soda nozzles in the kitchen with buildup.
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed: the cook line hand wash sink blocked by a rolling cart. The cart was moved. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a long handled brush in the cook line hand wash sink. It was placed at the 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed: 6+ staff involved in food prep, no Certified Food Manager on site.
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed: lack of proof of any training. **Warning**
Basic 6
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed: 1 co2 tank at the bar is not secured.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed bulk onions stored on the storage room floor.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed: tongs on the oven and tandoori oven. The tongs were taken away. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed: a cloth used under the prep/cutting board, by the tandoori oven.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed: the bar is lacking 1 hand wash sink sign.
21-44-1Basic – Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed: red sanitizer bucket stored on the cook line floor. This was dumped. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 16, 2026 12:49 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.