CHARMINAR INDIAN GRILL & BAR
34832 US HWY 19 N, Palm Harbor FL 34684
Last inspected Aug 20, 2025 · 5 visits since July 2023
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.
3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025063530 | Aug 19, 2025 | Feb 23, 2026 | $800 |
| 3--2025048691 | Jun 10, 2025 | Aug 13, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At sink by front counter
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
Ordered shut on the spot. 7 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
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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
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)
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
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
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At sink by front counter
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
Stored food not covered. In walk in freezer - Samosas, operator covered
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Ordered shut on the spot. 10 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
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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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Water catch for dishwasher soiled.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
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.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Cob webs hanging from ceiling above dishwasher.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Food stored on floor. Food stored on floor in walk in cooler and freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Stove soiled with grease.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Togo bags and containers stored on floor in hallway.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
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.