AYESHA INDIAN CUISINE
3250 NE 1 AVE STE 120, Miami FL 33137
Last inspected Oct 24, 2025 · 7 visits since February 2024
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
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OCT 25
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A carton of heavy cream 49 F stored on prep table at cook line. Employee moved to reach-in cooler.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2025078082 | Oct 23, 2025 | Dec 11, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Oct 24, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple ceiling tiles in the kitchen with accumulation of dust.
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 flip top reach in cooler with ambient temperature of 57F.
Oct 23, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 8 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Dishwasher is discontinued until new chemical is brought.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken in direct contact with thank you bags in the walk in freezer.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 10+ rodent droppings on the floor next to standing bread mixture machine located in the kitchen, approximately 6+ rodent droppings on top of sanitizer buckets under the dishwasher located in the kitchen, approximately 30+ rodent droppings on top of seasoning containers in the storage room located in the kitchen, approximately 10+ rodent droppings on the floor in the storage room located in the kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed boiled chicken (49F - Cold Holding); lamb (50F - Cold Holding); cottage cheese (48F - Cold Holding); chick peas (52F - Cold Holding); chopped browned onions (47F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator placed items In walk in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple ceiling tiles in the kitchen with accumulation of dust.
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 flip top reach in cooler with ambient temperature of 57F.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tongs and spoons stored in standing water in the kitchen at 79F, operator removed water.
May 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed lentil donuts stored inside non food grade bag.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed rice pudding, brown sauce, korman sauce, cooked lamb without date mark inside walk in cooler. As per operator for more than a day. Operator started to date mark.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled over washing area.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Feb 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed cloth used to place dough inside tandoori oven near cook line.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler located in back prep area with torn gasket.
Food stored on floor. Observed several bins of seasoning on floor inside the dry storage area.
Observed Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
May 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority7 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A carton of heavy cream 49 F stored on prep table at cook line. Employee moved to reach-in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee filling hot water for cooking utensils in handwash sink in kitchen.
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Chlorine test strips needed for dish machine.
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/ Observed 4 employees working at time of inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at handwash sink. No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink at bar.
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. Only 3 employee training certificates available while there're 4 food employees working at time of inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked lamb, cooked chicken and various cooked food in walk-in cooler.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At dish machine area.
Food stored on floor. Observed a case of peas and a case of raw meat stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Employee moved to shelves.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in freezer door gasket torn and ice buildup on door.
May 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator has quaternary test strips but is using chlorine for sanitizer.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of bleach and surface cleaner In ware washing area.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In walk in cooler.
Feb 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator has quaternary test strips but is using chlorine for sanitizer.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of bleach and surface cleaner In ware washing area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil in standing water on prep table. Operator poured water out.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In walk in cooler.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.