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HOLI INDIAN GRILL

3214 W 23 RD ST, Panama City FL 32405

Last inspected May 5, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats156
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1305515
Grade history
FEB 24
NOV 24
JAN 25
DEC 25
MAY 26
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 31 rodent droppings in the following locations: approximately 20 underneath soda syrups, approximately three on cooking pan near soda syrups, and approximately eight underneath dish washing machine.
High priority/35A-04-4/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
6--2024066451Nov 7, 2024Feb 3, 2025$400

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

May 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head needs cleaning.
Intermediate/22-02-4
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. Left a copy.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food inside of the cheese container.
Basic/14-01-5
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Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Knifes stored between equipment on the cook line.
Basic/24-07-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook line.
Basic/13-03-4
Equipment in poor repair. Paper towels dispenser broken on the cook line employee hand sink. Observed a broken window in the dining area.
Basic/14-11-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Basic/23-03-4
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawing in standing water inside the prep sink.
Basic/06-01-5
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Basic/36-02-5/Repeat Violation
The state's own report →
Dec 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored next to ready to eat food in the Walk In Cooler in the bottom shelf at the left. Corrected by worker during inspection.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink in the ware wash area used to hang a dust pan.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Rusty shelves storing plates intended for costumer use in the area adjacent to the ware wash area.
Intermediate/22-31-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In the ice machine in the kitchen area, and in the ice bin in the server drink station.
Basic/22-20-5
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Clothes stored in the ware wash area. They were removed during the inspection by a worker.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor underneath the counters inside the bar area.
Basic/36-73-4
Food stored in undrained ice. Mint leaves' bag stored inside of the ice bin in the bar area.
Basic/08B-31-4
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Drying racks with the presence of dusty shelves next to the double door upright freezer.
Basic/23-03-4
Stored food not covered. Frozen lamb in the upright freezer uncovered. Was covered properly by worker during inspection.
Basic/08B-12-5
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Multiple areas around the kitchen and ware washing area.
Basic/36-02-5
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Ware wash area by the handwashing sink.
Basic/36-27-5
Jan 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Home Depot bucket used for storing sauces. Person in charge discarded item during inspection.
High priority/14-15-4/Corrected On-Site
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Salmon in reduced oxygen bags.
High priority/01B-13-4
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 3 cooks and 3 servers.
Intermediate/53A-05-6
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar. Restocked at time of inspection.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale.
Basic/06-09-1
Equipment in poor repair. Missing fan guards on freezer fans.
Basic/14-11-5
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust by hand wash sink near naan ovens
Basic/36-27-5
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottle of truffle oil not labeled. Employee labeled bottle at time of inspection.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Nov 8, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 7, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation

Ordered shut on the spot. 8 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over red cabbage. Food handler moved eggs to bottom shelf.
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 31 rodent droppings in the following locations: approximately 20 underneath soda syrups, approximately three on cooking pan near soda syrups, and approximately eight underneath dish washing machine.
High priority/35A-04-4/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance on curtain of ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole behind soda syrups in dry storage area.
Basic/36-24-5
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between twin make tables.
Basic/10-17-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at hand wash sink near soda syrups.
Basic/31B-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood and hood vents soiled with an accumulation of grease and dust.
Basic/23-03-4
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed rice and lamb curry thawing at room temperature.
Basic/06-01-5
Feb 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Bar 3 compartment sink Tested below 50 ppm. Chlorine added. Corrected to 100ppm.
High priority/22-42-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Raw chicken stored in plastic grocery bags.
High priority/14-15-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Under side of mixer head. Cleaned at time of inspection.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No certification for Kristy Anzaldi.
Intermediate/53A-01-7
Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above dish area.
Basic/36-34-5
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottle of lemon juice not labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5
Oct 27, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 19, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority6 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sauté reach in: cooked goat 59F, onion sauce 56F, per employee on station over 4 hours, see stop sale.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sauté reach in: cooked goat 59F, onion sauce 56F, per employee on station over 4 hours, see stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in prep sink. Discussed washing hands in designated sink with employee.
Intermediate/12A-03-4
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Rice cooling under counter for one hour, 104F at 2:15, moved to walk-in cooler, down to 100F at 2:45. Employee spread rice out on sheet pans for better cooling.
Intermediate/03D-15-4/Corrective Action Taken
Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse temperature at manifold exceeds 194 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rinse gauge on machine reach 196F.
Intermediate/22-59-4/Warning
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In mens room. Restocked at time of inspection.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water turned off at prep area hand wash sink due to broken knob.
Intermediate/27-16-4
Stored food not covered. Frozen curry sauce in walk-in freezer uncovered. Employee covered at time of inspection.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4

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.