GOLDEN CHARIOT INDIAN RESTAURANT
18201 BISCAYNE BLVD UNIT B, Aventura FL 33160
Last inspected Jul 16, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken being stored over raw lamb chops in reach in freezer.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Observed various cleaning chemicals stored next to various foods in dry storage area.
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/
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
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Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Located next to rice cooker.
Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled with buildup food debris.
Observed takeout containers stored on floor in kitchen area.
Dec 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times due to metal bowl being stored inside. Chef removed.
Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Observed Employee scooter stored in kitchen area leaning on prep table. Advised manager and he removed.
Observed raw chicken thawing at room temperature. Advised manager and he moved to cooler.
Jul 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed chef plate ready to eat bread with bare hands. Advised manager who instructed employee to throw bread away, clean hands and put on gloves.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink in bar area blocked by high chairs. Advised manager and he removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of food on floor in walk in cooler and cans of food on floor in dry storage area.
Observed 3 employee scooters stored in kitchen next to reach in freezer.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Jan 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Discussed and emailed for, to operator to print and have employees to sign.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Located next to rice cooker.
Aug 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken being stored over raw lamb chops in reach in freezer.
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 present and engaging in food preparation with no certified manager present at time of inspection.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
Food stored on floor. Observed sodas being stored on floor in bar area.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed milk jugs being reused to store sauces in reach in cooler. Advised that single-service and single-use articles may not be reused.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing in standing water located on shelf under prep sink and spinach thawing at room temperature on prep shelf. Chef moved to reach in cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed various squeeze bottles not labeled and various seasonings removed from their original container placed in pans but not labeled.
Apr 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw lamb being stored over various ready to eat foods. Located in walk in cooler. Chef rearranged.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Nov 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of advil stored on prep shelf next to food. Chef discarded.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken being stored over ready to eat sauces in reach in cooler. Chef rearranged.
Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Located on stove. Chef removed.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.chef removed.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw snapper thawing in standing water. Located next to prep sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice, sugar and powder removed from their original container placed in plastic containers and not labeled. Chef added label.
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.