CURRIES AUTHENTIC INDIAN CUISINE
29000 US HWY 19 N, Clearwater FL 33761 · 727-223-4122
Last inspected Apr 29, 2026 · 16 visits since February 2024
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 5 live roaches behind burner 1 live roach inside burner 1 live roach on rack of glasses in dry storage
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
8 cases · $3,400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024053154 | Aug 26, 2024 | Jan 9, 2025 | $400 |
| 3--2024066151 | Nov 4, 2024 | Jan 9, 2025 | $400 |
| 3--2023011962 | Feb 21, 2023 | Apr 20, 2023 | $400 |
| 3--2023003430 | Dec 20, 2022 | Feb 15, 2023 | — |
| 3--2022030415 | Jun 8, 2022 | Jul 20, 2022 | $800 |
| 3--2021024086 | Mar 19, 2021 | Jun 24, 2021 | $200 |
| 3--2019002256 | Jan 10, 2019 | Jan 31, 2019 | $400 |
| 3--2015045037 | Oct 7, 2015 | Nov 3, 2015 | $800 |
Inspection history
16 visits, newest first
Apr 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Stored food not covered. Walk in freezer has 2 pans of uncovered cooked food.
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Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles containing food removed from the original container not labeled with common
Nov 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw eggs stored over u washed vegetables. Operator moved eggs to gain compliance.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Sugar and flour bulk
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Walk in cooler
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Utensils in soiled containers. Operator moved utensils and containers to dish pit.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Brown cutting board, white cutting board
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverages x3 stored on tables with clean utensils and food. Operator removed employee beverages
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Unsealed wood in walk in.
Jan 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 9, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach under prep sink. 1 live roach on floor under dishmachine. Operator killed, discarded and sanitized both areas.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 6 salmon filets due to not being removed from package before thawing.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. White cutting board on cookline. Discussed with manager.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 6 salmon filets not removed from package before thawing. Packaging states for fish to be removed from reduced oxygen packaging before thawing. See stop sale.
Stored food not covered. Sauce and chicken in freezer not covered Multiple food items in reach in cooler on cookline not covered. Discussed with manager.
Nov 5, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Burners heavily soiled with food particles. Gaskets on cookline soiled
Nov 5, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 5 live roaches behind burner 1 live roach inside burner 1 live roach on rack of glasses in dry storage
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on kitchen floor near prep table 1 dead roach in sticky trap sitting on electrical box
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Burners heavily soiled with food particles. Gaskets on cookline soiled
Nov 4, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 6 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly under 3 compartment sink 1 fly under prep table near back door
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 5 live roaches behind burner 1 live roach inside burner 1 live roach on rack of glasses in dry storage
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Over 500ppm quaternary. Strip turned blue. Operator refilled, second test 200ppm quaternary.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cookline
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on kitchen floor near prep table 1 dead roach in sticky trap sitting on electrical box
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Burners heavily soiled with food particles. Gaskets on cookline soiled
Nov 4, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 11 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 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly under 3 compartment sink 1 fly under prep table near back door
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored above ready to eat spring rolls in walk in freezer. Frozen chicken not commercially packaged. Raw shell eggs over ready to eat, it vegetables in walk in cooler. Operator relocated eggs.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 5 live roaches behind burner 1 live roach inside burner 1 live roach on rack of glasses in dry storage
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Over 500ppm quaternary. Strip turned blue. Operator refilled, second test 200ppm quaternary.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Walls and drop plate of ice machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cookline
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on kitchen floor near prep table 1 dead roach in sticky trap sitting on electrical box
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee yogurt in cooler containing beverages served to public. Discussed with manager on duty.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Burners heavily soiled with food particles. Gaskets on cookline soiled
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Operator is using plastic milk jugs with handles to store chutney and tamarind sauce. Discussed with manager on duty.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Wiping cloth on rack above clean pans. Operator relocated
Aug 29, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Aug 29, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live under prep table, operator killed 1 live roach on prep table, operator killed 1 live above 3 compartment sink 1 live at dish station 1 live electrical box 4 live inside electrical box 5 live on wheels 1 liveon wheel of naan oven 1 live under naan oven 1 live on wheel of reach in cooler 3 live in wheels of cold holding unit 8 live inside ovens that are not in use
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Aug 28, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live under prep table, operator killed 1 live roach on prep table, operator killed 1 live above 3 compartment sink 1 live at dish station 1 live electrical box 4 live inside electrical box 5 live on wheels 1 liveon wheel of naan oven 1 live under naan oven 1 live on wheel of reach in cooler 3 live in wheels of cold holding unit 8 live inside ovens that are not in use
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Aug 27, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 18 flies under prep table near back door. 1 fly in dry storage
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live under prep table, operator killed 1 live roach on prep table, operator killed 1 live above 3 compartment sink 1 live at dish station 1 live electrical box 4 live inside electrical box 5 live on wheels 1 liveon wheel of naan oven 1 live under naan oven 1 live on wheel of reach in cooler 3 live in wheels of cold holding unit 8 live inside ovens that are not in use
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Aug 26, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 11 violations recorded, 6 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
6 High priority1 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. 10ppm. Operator ran twice. Dish machine is not to be used until working properly.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 18 flies under prep table near back door. 1 fly in dry storage
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Frozen raw chicken over tortillas in walk in freezer
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live under prep table, operator killed 1 live roach on prep table, operator killed 1 live above 3 compartment sink 1 live at dish station 1 live electrical box 4 live inside electrical box 5 live on wheels 1 liveon wheel of naan oven 1 live under naan oven 1 live on wheel of reach in cooler 3 live in wheels of cold holding unit 8 live inside ovens that are not in use
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. No temperatures were taken and no food was prepared today. chickpeas (52F - Cold Holding); chicken (52F - Cold Holding); lamb (55F - Cold Holding); cooked cauliflower (48F - Cold Holding); Indian semisoft cheese (50F - Cold Holding); roasted chicken (51F - Cold Holding); cooked vegetables (51F - Cold Holding); rice (50F - Cold Holding); rice (52F - Cold Holding); rice pudding (52F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (52F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (53F - Cold Holding); tofu (49F - Cold Holding); milk (50F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (49F - Cold Holding); brown rice (52F - Cold Holding); raw chicken 8/25 (52F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (52F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (50F - Cold Holding); sour cream (51F - Cold Holding); raw marinaded chicken (53F - Cold Holding
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler. Operator states no food was prepared today and no temperatures were taken. Operator states they were cleaning the walk in and the thermostat was turned up on accident. The thermostat was readjusted and the ambient temperature at the end of the inspection was 40F. chickpeas (52F - Cold Holding); chicken (52F - Cold Holding); lamb (55F - Cold Holding); cooked cauliflower (48F - Cold Holding); Indian semisoft cheese (50F - Cold Holding); roasted chicken (51F - Cold Holding); cooked vegetables (51F - Cold Holding); rice (50F - Cold Holding); rice (52F - Cold Holding); rice pudding (52F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (52F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (53F - Cold Holding); tofu (49F - Cold Holding); milk (50F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (49F - Cold Holding); brown rice (52F - Cold Holding); raw chicken 8/25 (52F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (52F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (50F - Cold Holding); sour cream (51F - Cold Holding); raw marinaded chicken (53F - Cold Holding) See stop sale. fried vegetables (45F - Cold Holding), yogurt (46F - Cold Holding)
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at sink next to ice machine. No paper towels at handwash sink near back door. Operator refilled both.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed ice scoop.
Stored food not covered. Sugar on cook line near back door without lid. Multiple food items in walk in cooler not covered (chickpeas, lamb, potatoes, cauliflower, cooked vegetables)
Apr 9, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Most current plans 2013 showing mop sink inside, replaced with second hand wash sink. Ovens took the place of wok cooking tools, Tandoori oven added,grill removed, tilt skillet replaced barbecue oven, flat top replaced burner stoves, convection oven replaced Chinese cooking wok, handwash sink removed from back prep area, 3 compartment sink added in back prep area, 2 gas burners added.
Feb 9, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board, meat saw, and ovens soild. Discussed with operator.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cart blocking handwashing sink. Manager moved cart.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Most current plans 2013 showing mop sink inside, replaced with second hand wash sink. Ovens took the place of wok cooking tools, Tandoori oven added,grill removed, tilt skillet replaced barbecue oven, flat top replaced burner stoves, convection oven replaced Chinese cooking wok, handwash sink removed from back prep area, 3 compartment sink added in back prep area, 2 gas burners added.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cook line. Manager removed beverages.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Stereo speaker, cell phone on cook like. Employee jackets hanging from dry storage racks. Discussed with operator the need to separate personal items from prep and storage areas.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Spice containers over the cook line refilled with spices. Discussed with operator the need to not reuse single service containers.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Staff removed wiping cloths.
Feb 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority6 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched glasses and hair net and returned to food prep without washing hands
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter (50F - Cold Holding)unable to obtain second temperature; Sour cream (49F - Cold Holding) unable to obtain second temperature; Creamer (50F- Cold holding) unable to obtain second temperature. Chicken (47F - Cold Holding) recheck temp 40F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board, meat saw, and ovens soild. Discussed with operator.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cart blocking handwashing sink. Manager moved cart.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at 2 hand washing sinks. Manager replaced paper towels.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Most current plans 2013 showing mop sink inside, replaced with second hand wash sink. Ovens took the place of wok cooking tools, Tandoori oven added,grill removed, tilt skillet replaced barbecue oven, flat top replaced burner stoves, convection oven replaced Chinese cooking wok, handwash sink removed from back prep area, 3 compartment sink added in back prep area, 2 gas burners added.
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at 2 handwashing sinks. Manager refilled soap dispensers.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Wiping cloth used to wrap dough for naan bread, wiping cloth used in walk in cooler to cover fresh cut vegetables. Discussed with operator the need to use products approved for food contact, such as cheese cloths.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cook line. Manager removed beverages.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Stereo speaker, cell phone on cook like. Employee jackets hanging from dry storage racks. Discussed with operator the need to separate personal items from prep and storage areas.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
In-use ladle stored on hand wash sink faucet. Manager removed ladle.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wiping cloth underneath cutting board at cook line.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Spice containers over the cook line refilled with spices. Discussed with operator the need to not reuse single service containers.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Staff removed wiping cloths.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles and shakers containing food removed from original container not labeled with common name. Discussed the need to label all food revoked from original container with operator.
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.