Westchester, Miami-Dade County

HEART OF INDIA

7950 SW 8TH STREET, Westchester, FL 33144

FoodSeating
Latest violations
34
2 High Priority
Feb 19, 2025
City
Westchester
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
2

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Feb 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 11Basic: 21Total: 34

22-49-4

Detail 23570665

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine out if order. As per operator, new dishmachine delivery coming. Corrective Action Taken Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 23570668

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp above tomato. Observed raw eggs above apples and cauliflower. Operator changed order during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

11-27-4

Detail 23570662

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no form or kit, inspector provided via email. Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23570673

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves where dry spices are kept across cook line. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 23570677

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink next to cook line blocked by personal items. Operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 23570655

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hammer in hand sink in back of kitchen. Operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-02-7

Detail 23570646

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed operator with no manager certificate, no employees with food manager certificates on site. Warning

05-08-4

Detail 23570666

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no thermometer on site. Warning

53B-02-5

Detail 23570679

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Raju, Komal no training; hired since 09-24. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 23570657

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed Raju, Komal no agreement or training; hired since 09-24. Warning

22-31-4

Detail 23570660

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on shelves where to go containers are held. Warning

05-10-4

Detail 23570676

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Observed no thermometer on site. Warning

31B-06-4

Detail 23570675

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed broken soap dispenser. Warning

16-21-4

Detail 23570659

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior of dishmachine soiled. Warning

23-24-4

Detail 23570653

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave and cooler handles soiled throughout kitchen area. Warning

36-32-5

Detail 23570651

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 23570670

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 23570671

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed no license printed out. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 23570650

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches on top of paper towel dispenser next to cook line. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 23570658

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cup on prep table. Observed coffee cup in reach in cooler with customer food. Warning

14-11-5

Detail 23570667

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine and reach in cooler in bar area not in use. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 23570661

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floor while no food is being prepared. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23570654

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in back of kitchen cases of oil on floor. Warning

10-20-4

Detail 23570649

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong on oven door handle. Warning

10-07-4

Detail 23570672

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cook line. Warning

22-08-4

Detail 23570678

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled. Warning

51-13-4

Detail 23570648

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23570669

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple exterior of equipment soiled throughout kitchen area. Exterior of spice containers soiled. Observed soiled hood system. Observed soiled wires and light fixtures. Warning

22-16-4

Detail 23570664

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of coolers soiled in kitchen. Warning

29-49-6

Detail 23570647

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler in back of kitchen. Warning

33-34-4

Detail 23570656

Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed back nook and kitchen area unorganized. Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 23570680

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed shrimp in reach in cooler not covered. Observed yogurt in reach in cooler not covered; both in back of kitchen. Warning

36-27-5

Detail 23570674

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Warning

42-01-4

Detail 23570652

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in bucket. Warning

46-01-4

Detail 23570663

Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed back exit blocked by multiple items. Operator moved to have clear exit path. Corrected On-Site

Oct 24, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

31B-02-4

Detail 23305820

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink next to reach in cooler. Manager brought paper towels over. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 23305815

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwash sink next to reach in cooler. Manager brought over soap. Corrected On-Site

32-04-4

Detail 23305814

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed female restroom with door not self closing.

14-01-5

Detail 23305813

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls used as scoops in salt container. Manager threw away. Corrected On-Site

24-05-4

Detail 23305816

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed under prep table bowls not inverted

38-01-4

Detail 23305817

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light bulb exposed over prep table in kitchen as well as over kitchen entrance.

25-32-4

Detail 23305818

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed plastic containers reused to hold spices

36-27-5

Detail 23305819

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall behind stove area.