ASHOKA INDIAN RESTAURANT PINECREST

Name: ASHOKA INDIAN RESTAURANT PINECREST
Address: 12663 S DIXIE HWY, PINECREST, FL, 33156, US

12663 S DIXIE HWY, PINECREST, FL 33156

License #2328082

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F 7.8/100

🟢 A: 95+ 🟡 B: 85-94 🟠 C: 70-84 🔴 F: below 70

62.2 points to reach C grade

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*Scores are calculated by InspectFL based on public DBPR inspection data and are not official state ratings.

DBPR

Inspection History

Critical Major Minor

Call Back - Complied
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled at time of inspection. **Warning**
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. Observed above walk in cooler. **Warning**
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen. **Warning**
[14-74-7] Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in next to hand sink no longer working. As per operator, used as dry storage. No TCS foods stored inside. Observed walk in cooler with ambient temp of 51F. The following tcs foods stored inside: cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding); paneer (51F - Cold Holding); milk (47F - Cold Holding); cut melon (49F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (50F - Cold Holding); tempura cauliflower (48F - Cold Holding); sour cream (51F - Cold Holding); yogurt (51F - Cold Holding). As per operator, a delivery was made less than 4 hours prior to inspection, walk in was left ajar for 2 hours. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with soiled grooves. **Warning**
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back of restaurant. **Warning**
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at kitchen and dry food storage closet meet. **Warning**
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at wine cooler freezer where glasses are stored. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[38-01-4] Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed missing shield in dry food storage closet. **Warning**
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled in reach in coolers in kitchen. **Warning**
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in reach in cooler across cook line. **Warning**
[25-32-4] Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed yogurt container reused as spice container. **Warning**
[14-20-4] Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed at cook line for spices. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[14-86-1] Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed table cloth used as liner for wine glasses; stored upside down. **Warning**
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food and dish racks. **Warning**

Administrative complaint recommended
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled at time of inspection. **Warning**
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. Observed above walk in cooler. **Warning**
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen. **Warning**
[14-74-7] Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in next to hand sink no longer working. As per operator, used as dry storage. No TCS foods stored inside. Observed walk in cooler with ambient temp of 51F. The following tcs foods stored inside: cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding); paneer (51F - Cold Holding); milk (47F - Cold Holding); cut melon (49F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (50F - Cold Holding); tempura cauliflower (48F - Cold Holding); sour cream (51F - Cold Holding); yogurt (51F - Cold Holding). As per operator, a delivery was made less than 4 hours prior to inspection, walk in was left ajar for 2 hours. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with soiled grooves. **Warning**
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed glass of water on prep table across cook line. Chef threw cup away during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone on prep table across cook line. Chef moved phone off of table and put away. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back of restaurant. **Warning**
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at kitchen and dry food storage closet meet. **Warning**
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at wine cooler freezer where glasses are stored. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed next to prep table and between reach in cooler across cook line. Chef removed knives from between table and cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth under board on prep table across cook line. **Warning**
[38-01-4] Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed missing shield in dry food storage closet. **Warning**
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster on site. Inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy available. **Warning**
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled in reach in coolers in kitchen. **Warning**
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in reach in cooler across cook line. **Warning**
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[25-32-4] Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed yogurt container reused as spice container. **Warning**
[14-20-4] Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed at cook line for spices. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[01B-07-4] Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed 1 green bell pepper in walk in cooler with mold. **Warning**
[10-05-5] In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils on cook line in soiled water. **Warning**
[14-86-1] Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed table cloth used as liner for wine glasses; stored upside down. **Warning**
[41-05-4] Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of raid on rack under dry dishes. **Warning**
[08A-04-5] Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed eggs in walk in cooler stored above ginger. Observed eggs stored above limes in walk in cooler. **Warning**
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs stored above cabbage in walk in cooler. **Warning**
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed reach in next to hand sink no longer working. As per operator, used as dry storage. No TCS foods stored inside. Observed walk in cooler with ambient temp of 51F. The following tcs foods stored inside: cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding); paneer (51F - Cold Holding); milk (47F - Cold Holding); cut melon (49F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (50F - Cold Holding); tempura cauliflower (48F - Cold Holding); sour cream (51F - Cold Holding); yogurt (51F - Cold Holding). As per operator, a delivery was made less than 4 hours prior to inspection, walk in was left ajar for 2 hours. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
[11-27-4] 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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink in kitchen. **Warning**
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at kitchen hand sink. Manager brought soap for inspector. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food and dish racks. **Warning**

Call Back - Complied
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in salt and sugar containers on dry storage. **Warning**
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. Observed above walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[14-74-7] Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed across cook line reach in cooler with ambient temperature of 51F. The following tcs foods stored inside fir more than 4 hours: cooked chicken (54F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken stew (50F - Cold Holding); shredded cabbage (51F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (48F - Cold Holding); lamb (48F - Cold Holding); lentils (47F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); paneer (47F - Cold Holding); spinach cooked (47F - Cold Holding); yogurt (50F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (50F - Cold Holding); cooked onion (50F - Cold Holding). Observed reach in next to dish rack with a,being temp of 50F. The following tcs foods stored inside: rice pudding (46F - Cold Holding); yogurt sauce (50F - Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at entry for dry food closet. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed case of water on floor behind kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezer in hall. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line. **Warning**
[38-01-4] Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed no shield in dry food closet, **Warning**
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy on site. **Warning**
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in multiple coolers. Observed exterior of multiple equipment soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple coolers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[25-32-4] Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed sour cream containers reused for spices. **Warning**
[14-20-4] Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed across cook line where spices are. **Warning**
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop not stored for proper air drying. **Warning**
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed in dry storage for sugar; no label. **Warning**
[36-10-4] Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed soiled floor behind cook line. **Warning**
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves where dry dish and food are kept. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food and dish racks. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at entry for dry food closet. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed case of water on floor behind kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezer in hall. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in salt and sugar containers on dry storage. **Warning**
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. Observed above walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[14-74-7] Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed across cook line reach in cooler with ambient temperature of 51F. The following tcs foods stored inside fir more than 4 hours: cooked chicken (54F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken stew (50F - Cold Holding); shredded cabbage (51F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (48F - Cold Holding); lamb (48F - Cold Holding); lentils (47F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); paneer (47F - Cold Holding); spinach cooked (47F - Cold Holding); yogurt (50F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (50F - Cold Holding); cooked onion (50F - Cold Holding). Observed reach in next to dish rack with a,being temp of 50F. The following tcs foods stored inside: rice pudding (46F - Cold Holding); yogurt sauce (50F - Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line. **Warning**
[38-01-4] Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed no shield in dry food closet, **Warning**
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy on site. **Warning**
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in multiple coolers. Observed exterior of multiple equipment soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple coolers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[25-32-4] Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed sour cream containers reused for spices. **Warning**
[14-20-4] Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed across cook line where spices are. **Warning**
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop not stored for proper air drying. **Warning**
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed in dry storage for sugar; no label. **Warning**
[36-10-4] Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed soiled floor behind cook line. **Warning**
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler: cooked chicken (54F - Cold Holding); raw beef (54F - Cold Holding); cheese paneer (55F - Cold Holding). As per operator less than 4 hours, delivery was made and door left open. Observed across cook line reach in cooler with ambient temperature of 51F. The following tcs foods stored inside fir more than 4 hours: cooked chicken (54F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken stew (50F - Cold Holding); shredded cabbage (51F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (48F - Cold Holding); lamb (48F - Cold Holding); lentils (47F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); paneer (47F - Cold Holding); spinach cooked (47F - Cold Holding); yogurt (50F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (50F - Cold Holding); cooked onion (50F - Cold Holding). Observed reach in next to dish rack with a being temp of 50F. The following tcs foods stored inside: rice pudding (46F - Cold Holding); yogurt sauce (50F - Cold Holding). **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: Observed at reach in across cook line: Cooked Chicken (54F - Cold Holding); Chicken onion curry (50F - Cold Holding); yogurt sauce (52F - Cold Holding). Observed in walk in: Cheese (46F - Cold Holding); Cooked Chicken (47F - Cold Holding); marinated meat (47F - Cold Holding). As per operator, all food items are less than 4 hours old. **Admin Complaint**
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves where dry dish and food are kept. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food and dish racks. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Warning Issued
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in salt and sugar containers on dry storage. **Warning**
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. Observed above walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[14-74-7] Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed across cook line reach in cooler with ambient temperature of 51F. The following tcs foods stored inside fir more than 4 hours: cooked chicken (54F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken stew (50F - Cold Holding); shredded cabbage (51F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (48F - Cold Holding); lamb (48F - Cold Holding); lentils (47F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); paneer (47F - Cold Holding); spinach cooked (47F - Cold Holding); yogurt (50F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (50F - Cold Holding); cooked onion (50F - Cold Holding). Observed reach in next to dish rack with a,being temp of 50F. The following tcs foods stored inside: rice pudding (46F - Cold Holding); yogurt sauce (50F - Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed water bottle on prep table. **Warning**
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone on dry dish rack. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at entry for dry food closet. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed case of water on floor behind kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezer in hall. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line. **Warning**
[38-01-4] Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed no shield in dry food closet, **Warning**
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy on site. **Warning**
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in multiple coolers. Observed exterior of multiple equipment soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple coolers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[25-32-4] Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed sour cream containers reused for spices. **Warning**
[14-20-4] Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed across cook line where spices are. **Warning**
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop not stored for proper air drying. **Warning**
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed in dry storage for sugar; no label. **Warning**
[36-10-4] Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed soiled floor behind cook line. **Warning**
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs over cheese in walk in cooler. **Warning**
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed across cook line reach in cooler with ambient temperature of 51F. The following tcs foods stored inside fir more than 4 hours: cooked chicken (54F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken stew (50F - Cold Holding); shredded cabbage (51F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (48F - Cold Holding); lamb (48F - Cold Holding); lentils (47F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); paneer (47F - Cold Holding); spinach cooked (47F - Cold Holding); yogurt (50F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (50F - Cold Holding); cooked onion (50F - Cold Holding). Observed reach in next to dish rack with a being temp of 50F. The following tcs foods stored inside: rice pudding (46F - Cold Holding); yogurt sauce (50F - Cold Holding). **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler: cooked chicken (54F - Cold Holding); raw beef (54F - Cold Holding); cheese paneer (55F - Cold Holding). As per operator less than 4 hours, delivery was made and door left open. Observed across cook line reach in cooler with ambient temperature of 51F. The following tcs foods stored inside fir more than 4 hours: cooked chicken (54F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken stew (50F - Cold Holding); shredded cabbage (51F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (48F - Cold Holding); lamb (48F - Cold Holding); lentils (47F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); paneer (47F - Cold Holding); spinach cooked (47F - Cold Holding); yogurt (50F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (50F - Cold Holding); cooked onion (50F - Cold Holding). Observed reach in next to dish rack with a being temp of 50F. The following tcs foods stored inside: rice pudding (46F - Cold Holding); yogurt sauce (50F - Cold Holding). **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves where dry dish and food are kept. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at sink in restroom. **Warning**
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food and dish racks. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**