CLEARWATER, Pinellas County

INDIA KING TANDOORI & WINE

3700 ULMERTON RD, SUITE 107, CLEARWATER, FL 33762

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
3 Basic
Feb 5, 2026
City
CLEARWATER
County
Pinellas
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
15

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 5, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

33-23-4

Detail 24353324

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-05: Time Extended

36-24-5

Detail 24353325

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Behind three compartment sink water damage Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-05: Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 24353326

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris right side of cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-05: Time Extended

Feb 4, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 7Basic: 12Total: 22

22-41-4

Detail 24348445

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Was 0 ppm management changed bucket ran multiple times. Now 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-02-7

Detail 24348449

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 3 live flying insects inside hand wash sink at cook line 1 live flying insect above table with spices stored containers open. 1 live flying insect near back trash can beside can opener. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-02-5

Detail 24348434

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. I piece of tilapia inside reach in cooler fully thawed. Discarded. Corrective Action Taken Warning

11-01-5

Detail 24348429

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal). Warning

16-33-4

Detail 24348440

Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Warning

11-27-4

Detail 24348442

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. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 24348444

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled, cutting board at cook line soiled Repeat Violation Warning

11-26-1

Detail 24348439

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. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 24348433

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Brown lamb in walk in cooler made two days ago made on Monday. Employee labeled all items during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

31A-12-4

Detail 24348448

Intermediate - handwash sink for employees at cook line not working. Threading for handles are broken for hot and cold. Establishment has the water turned off underneath. Owner unable to get HWS working during inspection. Warning

22-08-4

Detail 24348438

Basic - At cook line Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 24348430

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Inside red curry containers, sugar containers spices rack. Warning

23-24-4

Detail 24348446

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All handles throughout establishment. Warning

06-09-1

Detail 24348441

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. I piece of tilapia inside reach in cooler fully thawed. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 24348431

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottles on back prep table with can opener. Employee moved Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

40-06-5

Detail 24348428

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on drying rack with clean dishes. Employee moved Corrected On-Site Warning

24-08-4

Detail 24348437

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Warning

33-23-4

Detail 24348447

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Warning

36-24-5

Detail 24348432

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Behind three compartment sink water damage Warning

23-03-4

Detail 24348436

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

22-16-4

Detail 24348435

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Right side Delfield reach in cooler at cook line. Warning

36-27-5

Detail 24348443

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris right side of cook line. Warning

Jul 28, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

22-02-4

Detail 23908666

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-28: Time Extended

Jul 16, 2025

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 6Basic: 4Total: 16

22-41-4

Detail 23878091

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm bucket under DM empty. Warning

12A-07-5

Detail 23878093

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee changed gloves but did not wash hands. Instructed to wash hands. Warning

12A-10-4

Detail 23878090

High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook rubbed forehand then engaged in frying cauliflower. Warning

10-05-5

Detail 23878082

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 73 degrees Replaced water Warning

35A-02-7

Detail 23878087

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly near dishwasher Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 23878094

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice in bowl on top of microwave 91 degrees. Employee discarded Rice in hot holding unit rice maker 96 degrees. Warning

12A-03-4

Detail 23878095

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee used a bowl of soapy water on shelve near cook line to drip his hands after handling raw chicken. Then touched fryer basket and cook pita bread. Educated cook. Asked cook to wash hands. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23878092

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board Warning

16-37-1

Detail 23878089

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

05-08-4

Detail 23878096

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning

22-38-5

Detail 23878088

Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Spoke with owner will not be here for an hour and a half. Employee went to get sanitizer during inspection. establishment went to the store and purchased chlorine tablets. Set up three compartment sink. 50 ppm.Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint

02C-02-5

Detail 23878084

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pasta made 15th of July no date on item in walk in fridge Corrected On-Site Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 23878097

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 23878083

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on rack at cook line Warning

29-09-4

Detail 23878086

Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. During inspection observed front hand wash sink at cook line water turned off because the faucet handles not working. Right side broken. Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 23878085

Basic - Stored food not covered. Raw fish in reach in freezer not covered. Covered during inspection Corrected On-Site Warning

Apr 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

02C-02-5

Detail 23693653

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken made 3-25 no date mark inside walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: Chicken made 4-7 no date mark inside walk in cooler. Date marked during inspection Time Extended Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 23693651

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave handles soiled at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: Time Extended

22-08-4

Detail 23693652

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled at cook line Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: Time Extended

Mar 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 10

22-02-4

Detail 23664342

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled Warning

31A-04-4

Detail 23664338

Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. During inspection observed front hand wash sink at cook line water turned off because the faucet handles not working. When turned on kept spinning. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23664337

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at near dishwasher handwash sink. Repeat Violation Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 23664335

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken made 3-25 no date mark inside walk in cooler. Warning

16-03-4

Detail 23664340

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Repeat Violation Warning

23-24-4

Detail 23664336

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave handles soiled at cook line. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 23664333

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee on prep table next to rice cooker. Employee moved Corrected On-Site Warning

29-09-4

Detail 23664339

Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. During inspection observed front hand wash sink at cook line water turned off because the faucet handles not working. When turned on kept spinning. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23664334

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of potatoes on floor. Employee moved Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

22-08-4

Detail 23664341

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled at cook line Repeat Violation Warning

Jan 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-01-5

Detail 23466817

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: dhalush cook 4 months, service nikhil 6 months Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Sharath Ambadipudi Serv safe 4-10-24 service nikhil 6 months preparing rice during call back Admin Complaint

Nov 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

53B-01-5

Detail 23341610

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: dhalush cook 4 months, service nikhil 6 months Time Extended

16-03-4

Detail 23341608

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: Time Extended

22-16-4

Detail 23341609

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: Time Extended

Nov 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 13

22-41-4

Detail 23330656

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Warning

35A-02-6

Detail 23330646

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 6 inside trash can, 1 on dry storage rack 2 under three compartment sink. 9 total Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 23330649

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Large pan of makhani sauce Heavy wiping cream sitting on grill not warming was sitting on grill for 8 hours. Stop sale issued Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 23330645

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Next to cook line. Employee moved Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 23330648

Intermediate - 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/ Akahal 4 months cook Dishwasher 2weeks James , dhalush cook 4 months, service nikhil 6 months. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23330655

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23330652

Intermediate - 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. Warning

16-03-4

Detail 23330657

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 23330647

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on deli cooler cook line employee moved Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23330654

Basic - Food stored on floor bag of potatoes on the floor of walk in cooler. Warning

22-08-4

Detail 23330651

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

22-16-4

Detail 23330653

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 23330650

Basic - Stored food not covered. Warning

May 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

22-02-4

Detail 22888283

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards at cook line soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-22: Time Extended

Mar 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

03A-02-5

Detail 22733590

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front deli cooler across from cook line. lamb (47F - Cold Holding); tofu (67F - Cold Holding) Put both items in reach in freezer during inspection. Retemp lamb (42F - Cold Holding); tofu (42F - Cold Holding) Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22733589

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards at cook line soiled Warning

16-32-5

Detail 22733594

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. During routine inspection employees used a PH test strip to test the chlorine dishwasher and three compartment sink. educated and during inspection owner arrived at restaurant and showed the dishwasher attendant how to use test strips. Corrective Action Taken Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 22733593

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee cup on prep table across from cook line. Manager moved. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-08-4

Detail 22733591

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave at cook line soiled Warning

29-20-5

Detail 22733595

Basic - Standing water in mop sink. Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 22733592

Basic - Stored food not covered. Walk in cooler A. Red sauce B. Raw chicken C. Cook chicken with brown sauce Warning

Dec 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

50-09-4

Detail 22513375

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Time Extended

Dec 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 10

22-41-4

Detail 22510040

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher chlorine at 0 ppm. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 22510031

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over ready to eat green sauce. Owner moved Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22510038

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Deli cooler st cook line Poultry (70F - Cold Holding); Indian cheese (50F - Cold Holding); yogurt (50F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (49F - Cold Holding); Lamb (43F - Cold Holding); butter (50F - Cold Holding) Moved all items to bottom reach in cooler. Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 22510034

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice hot holding at 110F. Manger threw away. Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 22510039

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22510032

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. All Hand washing sinks. Employee replaced Corrected On-Site Warning

14-01-5

Detail 22510035

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Used for dispensing rice in rice hot holding container. Removed Corrected On-Site Warning

50-09-4

Detail 22510036

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 22510037

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys shelf above reach in cooler Employee moved Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22510033

Basic - Food stored on floor. Yogurt stored on floor of walk in cooler. Employee moved. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Jul 5, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

22-02-4

Detail 22098349

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on prep table in kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-05: Time Extended

Apr 18, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

50-08-7

Detail 21943198

High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21943194

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on prep table in kitchen Warning

51-16-7

Detail 21943197

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator plans submitted but not yet approved. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 21943196

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In back of house ice machine has mold like debris inside. Warning

24-08-4

Detail 21943195

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dry rack had items wet nesting containers. Educated operator and chef. Corrected On-Site Warning