Clearwater, Pinellas County

DELHI PALACE

25000 US HWY 19 N, Clearwater, FL 33763

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
3 Intermediate
Jun 4, 2026
City
Clearwater
County
Pinellas
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
4

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.

Jun 4, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

11-27-4

Detail 24608643

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-04: Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 24608642

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 2026-06-04: Time Extended

11-26-1

Detail 24608639

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-04: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 24608640

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of all fixed equipment on cook line has a build up of grease and food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-04: Time Extended

06-01-5

Detail 24608644

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing in sink no running water, still mostly frozen. Operator turned on water for proper thawing Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-04: No food thawing during inspection Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 24608641

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Cook line prep area and storage areas Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-04: Time Extended

02D-01-5

Detail 24608638

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Food containers containing food removed from the original container not labeled. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-04: Time Extended

May 20, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 6Basic: 8Total: 17

28-14-5

Detail 24586962

High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Mop sink removed, sink is present on the floor of kitchen , not installed. Operator stated they dump the mop water outside on the ground. Discussed the importance of of not dumping mop water on the ground Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24586973

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Goat 45F cold hold in double pan, chicken 44F cold hold in double pan. Both items were in unit less than 4 hours. Operator placed on ice. Second temperatures at 2:15, goat 43F cold holding, chicken 42F cold holding Repeat Violation Warning

41-10-4

Detail 24586965

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing chemical stored next to clean dishes Warning

11-27-4

Detail 24586961

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 24586974

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food container holding spiced soiled with food debris. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 24586972

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

11-26-1

Detail 24586971

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 24586964

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk in cooler- cooked chicken, cooked goat, sauce on ground that was made Monday. Operator was able to determine the cook date and date accordingly. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 24586970

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Large spray bottle containing chemical not labeled with common name. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 24586967

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple employee beverages stored over and around food and clean equipment. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 24586960

Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in cooler food stored on the floor in pots. Warning

10-08-5

Detail 24586958

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Corrected On-Site Warning

29-27-4

Detail 24586959

Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink removed. The sink is present in the kitchen on the floor but not hooked up. There is plumbing outside for what looks like a mop sink used to be. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 24586963

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of all fixed equipment on cook line has a build up of grease and food debris. Warning

06-01-5

Detail 24586969

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing in sink no running water, still mostly frozen. Operator turned on water for proper thawing Corrective Action Taken Warning

36-27-5

Detail 24586966

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Cook line prep area and storage areas Repeat Violation Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 24586968

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Food containers containing food removed from the original container not labeled. Repeat Violation Warning

Sep 24, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 9

03A-02-5

Detail 24063814

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken (120F hot holding, corrected to 169@ 1:45pm); cooked vegetables hot holding (116F corrected to 145F @1:45pm) Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: O hot food available at inspection Time Extended

03B-01-6

Detail 24063811

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken (120F hot holding, corrected to 169@ 1:45pm); cooked vegetables hot holding (116F corrected to 145F @1:45pm). Operator will be putting buffet on time. Is it Public health control forms, provided to operator via email. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: No hot food available at time of inspection Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 24063813

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food containers holding spices heavy build up of food debris Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: Build up of spices remain on containers Time Extended

21-05-5

Detail 24063807

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Terri cloth used in direct contact when cooking bread Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: Establishment continues to use wiping cloth in the production of their bread Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 24063810

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at bottom of exterior door door leading to behind the restaurant. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: Gap remains at exterior door Time Extended

36-08-4

Detail 24063809

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Under sink behind bar Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: Missing cove molding missing at prep sink behind bar rear of kitchen Time Extended

36-24-5

Detail 24063806

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall next to walk in cooler, wall in hallway leading to walk in cooler in rear of kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: Hole in wall remains near walk in cooler Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 24063812

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Soiled throughout cooking prepping and storage areas Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: Walls soiled behind 3 compartment sink, , cook line near exterior door storage area Time Extended

02D-01-5

Detail 24063808

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Food containers holding spices holding food removed from its original container not labeled with common name. Spices and shakers not labeled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: Time Extended

Jul 23, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 13

50-08-7

Detail 23898446

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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23898440

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken (120F hot holding, corrected to 169@ 1:45pm); cooked vegetables hot holding (116F corrected to 145F @1:45pm) Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 23898439

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken (120F hot holding, corrected to 169@ 1:45pm); cooked vegetables hot holding (116F corrected to 145F @1:45pm). Operator will be putting buffet on time. Is it Public health control forms, provided to operator via email. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23898441

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food containers holding spices heavy build up of food debris Warning

51-16-7

Detail 23898442

Intermediate - Operator is in the plan review process. They submitted plans and plan review sent them a deficiency letter with questions a lot a sink behind the bar as well as the need to add a hand wash sink behind the bar. These items need to be rectified before a license can be issued. 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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Warning

21-05-5

Detail 23898444

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Terri cloth used in direct contact when cooking bread Warning

13-03-4

Detail 23898447

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook with no hair restraint, discussed the need to use hair restraint when involved with food preparation Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 23898448

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at bottom of exterior door door leading to behind the restaurant. Warning

36-08-4

Detail 23898449

Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Under sink behind bar Warning

36-73-4

Detail 23898445

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cook line, prep areas, storage areas Warning

36-24-5

Detail 23898443

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall next to walk in cooler, wall in hallway leading to walk in cooler in rear of kitchen. Warning

36-27-5

Detail 23898450

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Soiled throughout cooking prepping and storage areas Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 23898438

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Food containers holding spices holding food removed from its original container not labeled with common name. Spices and shakers not labeled. Warning