Clearwater, Pinellas County

INDIAN BISTRO

2779 GULF TO BAY BLVD, Clearwater, FL 33759

FoodSeating
Latest violations
12
1 High Priority
Aug 9, 2022
City
Clearwater
County
Pinellas
Status
Closed
Inspections
3

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.

Aug 9, 2022

Complaint Full

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 10Total: 12

35A-04-4

Detail 21262798

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -Approximately 160 rodent droppings observed Inside back storage area with canned goods and single service items -Approximately 17 rodent droppings behind and under ice machine inside dish machine/prep area. -Approximately 10 rodent droppings behind storage rack across from cooks line in kitchen. -Approximately 18 rodent droppings behind storage rack near walk in cooler in kitchen. -Approximately 4 rodent droppings near dish washer on top of table. -Approximately 2 rodent droppings behind host desk near storage racks. -Approximately 23 rodent droppings behind electronics, in service station inside dining room. -Approximately 3 rodent droppings in the corner of the service station under linens table In dining room. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 21262799

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Goat, lamb, chicken, tomato sauce, and other foods prepared on site stored inside walk in cooler and reach in cooler on cooks line, not date marked. Warning

36-32-5

Detail 21262802

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -Hole in ceiling above dish machine. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 21262797

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -1 Dead roach Inside back storage area with canned goods and single service items -1 Dead roach inside ceiling tile light shield on cooks line inside kitchen above grill. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 21262792

Basic - Floors walls, and ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Throughout cooks line, dish machine area, and storage areas inside kitchen -Inside walk in cooler inside kitchen. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21262800

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Bags of garlic, garden salad, and a 5 gallon bucket of tomato sauce stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. Discussed proper food storage with manager. Warning

10-07-4

Detail 21262803

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Spoons On cooks line in standing soiled water. Discussed with manager. Warning

22-08-4

Detail 21262801

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

23-03-4

Detail 21262793

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets soiled. Warning

22-16-4

Detail 21262796

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -On cooks line inside reach in cooler. Warning

14-33-4

Detail 21262794

Basic - Storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -Food storage shelves on cooks line rust pitted. Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 21262795

Basic - Stored food not covered. -On cooks line inside reach in cooler chicken tiki Marsala and goat. -Goat, lamb, chicken, tomato sauce, etc., inside walk in cooler, discussed proper food storage with manager. Warning

Jun 17, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 11

35A-09-4

Detail 21145332

High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests.Rodent traps throughout the kitchen. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 21145336

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above shelled eggs. Manager moved the chicken to the bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

29-34-4

Detail 21145340

High Priority - Vacuum breaker broken at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed the vacuum breaker broken at the mop sink. Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 21145341

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Robert Bazan no certification. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 21145342

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no labels or dates on items prepared over 24 hours, yogurt and chicken. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 21145337

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

36-03-4

Detail 21145339

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.Throughout the kitchen. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 21145335

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation Warning

36-17-5

Detail 21145333

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

22-08-4

Detail 21145338

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed the interior of microwave with debris on the inside. Repeat Violation Warning

36-27-5

Detail 21145334

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed the wall soiled behind the equipment. Warning

May 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 8

31A-09-4

Detail 21075365

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed pans stored in handwash sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

16-37-1

Detail 21075359

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

31B-03-4

Detail 21075364

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Chef provided. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 21075360

Basic - Bowl to dispense flour. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 21075363

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

35B-02-4

Detail 21075358

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed above canned food and clean dishes. Chef moved bug zapper. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 21075361

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris.

02D-01-5

Detail 21075362

Basic - Working containers of flour removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site