Palm Harbor, Pinellas County

CHARMINAR INDIAN GRILL & BAR

34832 US HWY 19 N, Palm Harbor, FL 34684

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
1 Intermediate
Aug 20, 2025
City
Palm Harbor
County
Pinellas
Status
Closed / Change Owner Pending
Inspections
5

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 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

02C-03-5

Detail 23972090

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy cream opened on Sunday, no date, stop sealed for temp abuse. Discussed proper date marking with manager on duty Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-20: Time Extended

31B-04-4

Detail 23972089

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At sink by front counter - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-20: Time Extended

29-20-5

Detail 23972091

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Standing water in hand wash sink at front counter - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-20: Time Extended

Aug 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 7

35A-04-4

Detail 23969638

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately - 30 rodent droppings on floor under food in dry storage room 5 on floor under prep table, in kitchen 14 on floor in corner by candy stoves 12 on floor in corner next to walk in cooler Repeat Violation

01B-02-5

Detail 23969631

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cubed cheese, paneer (51F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (51F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (53F - Cold Holding); milk (51F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (53F - Cold Holding); vegetable dumplings (52F - Cold Holding); tofu (53F - Cold Holding)

03A-02-5

Detail 23969633

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler in cook line - cubed cheese, paneer (51F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (51F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (53F - Cold Holding); milk (51F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (53F - Cold Holding); vegetable dumplings (52F - Cold Holding); tofu (53F - Cold Holding), see stop sale

02C-03-5

Detail 23969635

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy cream opened on Sunday, no date, stop sealed for temp abuse. Discussed proper date marking with manager on duty Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 23969634

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At sink by front counter

29-20-5

Detail 23969636

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Standing water in hand wash sink at front counter

08B-12-5

Detail 23969637

Basic - Stored food not covered. In walk in freezer - Samosas, operator covered Corrected On-Site

Jun 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 10

35A-04-4

Detail 23817023

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approx 15 droppings in dry storage area . Approx 12 droppings back wall prep area. 8 droppings on salt bin lid. 7 dropping next to wall hand sink area. 6 dropping right of back door. 2 dropping on dishwasher. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23817028

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Water catch for dishwasher soiled. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23817020

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

02C-02-5

Detail 23817025

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date marks on any home made products in walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning

16-21-4

Detail 23817029

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 23817027

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Cob webs hanging from ceiling above dishwasher. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 23817024

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23817021

Basic - Food stored on floor. Food stored on floor in walk in cooler and freezer. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23817022

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

25-05-4

Detail 23817026

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Togo bags and containers stored on floor in hallway. Corrected On-Site Warning

Jun 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 17, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.