INDIAN BISTRO
4785 GULF BLVD, ST.PETE BEACH, FL 33706
License #6216489
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Mixed Health Record
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INDIAN BISTRO in ST.PETE BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 72 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on August 21, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 21 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 15 of them so far.
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The latest inspection on August 21, 2026 shows 15 observation rows: 4 critical, 5 major, and 6 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Gallon of milk stored in reach cooler across from the cook line. Discussed with the PIC.
- [05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
- [08A-04-5] Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shelled eggs and deli container of raw chicken wings stored above buss tub of unwashed produce. Items moved to bottom on cooler.
- [21-10-4] Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed stored on the prep table and reach in deli cooler cutting boards across the cook line.
- [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
- [32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
- [41-27-4] Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer spray bottle testing at 200+ PPM. Discussed diluting the chlorine with water and testing the strength with the person in charge.
- [50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License that was observed expired on 2/1/2024 and has the previous ownership name, Good Karma Restaurants LLC.
- [31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing at both hand sinks in the kitchen. The inspector used the bottle of dish soap to wash their hands. Discussed with the PIC both hand sinks needing soap.
- [23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Double door reach in cooler across from the dish machine heavily soiled with dried food debris.
- [10-05-5] In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in stainless steel container observed on the stove top burner temping at 77 degrees.
- [10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Stored on oven handle.
- [14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Reach in deli cooler cutting boards.
- [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food items stored inside reach in deli cooler across from the cook line: cooked curry chicken (45F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding) PIC stated they were left out for 45 minutes to an hour. Items were moved to the deep freezer to bring down the temperatures rapidly. Re-temped at 4pm: cooked curry chicken (43F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (39F - Cold Holding) Food items stored on stove: butter (66F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (74F - Cold Holding) Discussed keeping all TCS food items at 41 degrees or below or utilizing Time as a Public Health Control. Written procedures were emailed to the person in charge during the inspection..
- [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. Emailed the PIC Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (DBPR HR 5030-104) form during the inspection. The establishment carries the chemical (Chlorine) associated with the written procedures. Discussed print the form.
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