LARGO, Pinellas County

TASTE OF PUNJAB INDIAN CUISINE

10625 117 DR N, LARGO, FL 33773

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
1 High Priority
Mar 25, 2026
City
LARGO
County
Pinellas
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

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.

Mar 25, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

22-41-4

Detail 24466901

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. 0ppm, chemical bucket empty, staff refilled chlorine and primed system 50ppm Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24466897

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

24-07-4

Detail 24466900

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean glasses in dish rack stored under hand sink, exposed to possible splash and contamination

14-11-5

Detail 24466898

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn cooler gaskets Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24466899

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled Repeat Violation

Nov 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

53A-05-6

Detail 24173201

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/ 4 employees present with no certified food manager Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 24173200

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn cooler gaskets Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 24173203

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In use utensils in 121F standing water on stove, staff increased temp Corrective Action Taken

16-38-5

Detail 24173204

Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine.

23-03-4

Detail 24173202

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

Mar 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 5Total: 11

08A-05-6

Detail 23646098

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over yogurt sauce in walk in cooler, order corrected Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23646099

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

53A-05-6

Detail 23646090

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/ Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 23646092

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink on cook line, restocked Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 23646094

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. No manager on duty at time of inspection, staff unaware of certificates location, some staff provided safestaff cards from wallets

41-17-4

Detail 23646093

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled sanitizer bottle next to dish machine

50-09-4

Detail 23646100

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

14-11-5

Detail 23646091

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn cooler gaskets on cook line

08B-38-4

Detail 23646095

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor in dry storage

10-01-5

Detail 23646097

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in rice bin

06-01-5

Detail 23646096

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw shrimp and fish tawing in standing water at prep sink, discussed proper thawing methods with staff

Sep 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

53A-05-6

Detail 23141322

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/

41-17-4

Detail 23141319

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic blue substance not labeled. Located at front counter.

16-21-4

Detail 23141323

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

14-11-5

Detail 23141320

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf of prep tables in kitchen are rusted.

23-03-4

Detail 23141318

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach-in cooler doors in kitchen.

08B-12-5

Detail 23141321

Basic - Stored food not covered. From walk-in cooler items not covered. a. Containers of cooked chicken b. Cooked spinach c. Baked potatoes d. Container of vegetables

Mar 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Total: 3

41-07-4

Detail 22737824

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored next to clean pitcher in dishwashing area . Manager relocated medicine Corrected On-Site

03D-02-5

Detail 22737826

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. -Tomatoes Sauces 48-53 F , onion sauce 80 F- 90 in deep , plastic containers cooked previous night at 11:30 pm in walk in cooler . Reviewed with manager proper cooling methods and procedures . See stop sale . Manager discarded food Corrective Action Taken

01B-36-5

Detail 22737825

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Tomatoes Sauces 48-53 F , onion sauce 80 F- 90 in deep , plastic containers at 11:30 am cooked previous night at 11:30 pm in walk in cooler . Manager discarded sauces Corrected On-Site

Sep 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

22-41-4

Detail 22296494

High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer reading 0ppm. Operator setup three-compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: Machine waiting on parts. Operator is using three compartment sink. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

14-69-4

Detail 22296493

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer near dish area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: Time Extended

Sep 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

22-41-4

Detail 22279261

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. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer reading 0ppm. Operator setup three-compartment sink. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 22279265

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine bin located in kitchen with black stain. Warning

14-11-5

Detail 22279263

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf of prep table located near dish area is rusted. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 22279262

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer near dish area. Repeat Violation Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22279264

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on both reach-in coolers doors in kitchen soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation Warning

Jun 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 11Total: 17

22-41-4

Detail 22073881

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. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper strength. Establishment set up 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation

29-42-4

Detail 22073865

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink missing vacuum breaker.

22-02-4

Detail 22073877

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table. Operator cleaned can opener. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 22073868

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink near 3 compartment sink has bottles and single-serve baskets stored in it. Operator removed items. Corrected On-Site

31B-05-4

Detail 22073878

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand wash sink in 3 compartment area does have paper towel dispenser/holder.

41-17-4

Detail 22073874

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser in spray bottle not labeled. Operator labeled bottle Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 22073867

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine bin soiled with mold-like substance.

24-05-4

Detail 22073875

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Glass plates on prep table near microwave. Operator covered glass plates. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 22073873

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on reach in cooler near cook line.

08B-49-4

Detail 22073876

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food not identified or segregated in stand-alone refrigerator. Operator discarded food. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22073871

Basic - Food stored on floor. Two 5 gallon containers of cooking oil stored on floor in dry storage room. Operator stored oil on shelf. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 22073880

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

23-03-4

Detail 22073872

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets torn and soiled with food debris.

12B-13-4

Detail 22073870

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened Employee drink in stand-alone refrigerator with food served to the public in kitchen. Operator removed drink. Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 22073879

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single-serve fold-over compartment plates on prep table and shelf next to gas stove not covered/protected. Operator covered plates. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 22073866

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. reduced oxygen packaging fish thawing in reach in cooler in sealed package. Operator scored package. Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 22073869

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce stored over open pan of yogurt. Operator moved unwashed produce to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

Apr 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Total: 3

22-41-4

Detail 21951355

High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. 10ppm. Operator set up three compartment sink 50ppm chlorine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-21: Dish machine at 0ppm. Three compartment sink set up at 200ppm quaternary ammonium Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 21951353

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 2023-04-21: 1 food handler certificate available but it is from the unapproved program ServSafe. ServSafe certificate available is not in conjunction with SafeStaff Admin Complaint

11-26-1

Detail 21951354

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 2023-04-21: Time Extended

Feb 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 8Basic: 1Total: 15

03D-02-5

Detail 21791895

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked potatoes in walk-in cooler left cooling over night at 51 degrees F Warning

01B-36-5

Detail 21791900

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked potatoes in walk-in cooler left cooling over night at 51 degrees F Warning

22-41-4

Detail 21791892

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. 10ppm. Operator set up three compartment sink 50ppm chlorine Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 21791904

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over ready-to-eat chicken in walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21791897

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line: Cooked chicken 61 degrees F, masala sauce 58 degrees F, Cooked onions 78 degrees F. Operator placed in freezer and walk-in cooler. Operator voluntarily discarded cooked onions. Re-temp: cooked chicken 43 degrees F Corrective Action Taken Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 21791899

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line: butter 107 degrees F. Employee reheated. Re-temp 181 degrees F Corrected On-Site Warning

12A-03-4

Detail 21791893

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in prep sink. Discussed proper hand washing procedures Warning

11-27-4

Detail 21791905

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 21791903

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

31A-09-4

Detail 21791901

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink of cook line blocked by box. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21791902

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 21791906

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 21791898

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked lentil beans not dated in reach-in freezer and tall sliding door reach-in cooler. Operator dated beans in cooler Corrective Action Taken Warning

41-17-4

Detail 21791896

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of window cleaner at server's station Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 21791894

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

Mar 11, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 8

01B-02-5

Detail 20923809

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. On cook line: Fried onions 83 degrees F. Per operator onions were made yesterday and left out on the line over night at room temperature.

03A-02-5

Detail 20923811

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tall white reach-in cooler: heavy cream 45 degrees F. Per operator cream was placed in cooler this morning less than 4 hours ago. Operator moved cream to walk-in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 20923814

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line: Fried onions 83 degrees F. Per operator onions were made yesterday and left out on the line over night at room temperature. Stop sale issued

02C-08-5

Detail 20923815

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Cooked cauliflower and cooked onions in double door reach-in cooler of cook line not marked with date it was brought out to thaw Operator dated foods. Corrected On-Site

21-05-5

Detail 20923812

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Used in contact with raw dough for naan bread.

08B-49-4

Detail 20923813

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Inside of sliding door reach-in cooler of kitchen. Operator marked and segregated Corrected On-Site

12B-13-4

Detail 20923808

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Inside of sliding door reach-in cooler of kitchen. Operator rearranged Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 20923810

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