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IMLI INDIAN KITCHEN & BAR

330 S ATLANTIC AVE, Ormond Beach FL 32176 · 3862813323

Last inspected Mar 5, 2026 · 12 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats141
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA7407608
Grade history
OCT 24
MAR 25
JUL 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live roach under microwave in kitchen. -1 live roach on prep table in kitchen.
High priority/35A-05-4
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2025051447Jul 8, 2025Sep 29, 2025$400

Inspection history

12 visits, newest first

Mar 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. -cloth used to wrap dough.
Basic/21-05-5
Single-service articles improperly stored. -case of takeout containers stored on floor.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shrimp stored over sauces in reach in cooler.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Basic/05-09-4
Jul 8, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5/Return visit Jul 8, 2025 · Time Extended
Ceiling tiles in dining room show water damage.
Basic/36-32-5/Return visit Jul 8, 2025 · Time Extended
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Return visit Jul 8, 2025 · Time Extended
Jul 8, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation

Ordered shut on the spot. 8 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live roach under microwave in kitchen. -1 live roach on prep table in kitchen.
High priority/35A-05-4
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/
Intermediate/53A-05-6/Repeat Violation
No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Intermediate/11-26-1
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Ceiling tiles in dining room show water damage.
Basic/36-32-5
Dead roaches on premises. -2 dead roaches under microwave in kitchen. -1 dead roach by ice machine.
Basic/35A-03-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
Basic/14-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
High priority/10-05-5/Corrected On-Site
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/
Intermediate/53A-05-6
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -plastic cup used to dispense rice flour.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling tile over bar area show water damage.
Basic/36-32-5
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. -cloth used to cover dough in reach in cooler.
Basic/21-05-5
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -coconut powder not labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Dec 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Equipment in poor repair. -bottom shelf of prep table rusted. Operator moved equipment from shelf and lined shelf with foil.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning/Return visit Dec 10, 2024 · Time Extended
Mop sink blocked by shelf with cleaning supplies.
Basic/29-27-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 10, 2024 · Time Extended
Oct 8, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
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. -employee touching bread with bare hands.
High priority/09-01-4/Warning
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. -battery dead in probe thermometer.
Intermediate/05-08-4/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. -bottom shelf of prep table rusted. Operator moved equipment from shelf and lined shelf with foil.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
Mop sink blocked by shelf with cleaning supplies.
Basic/29-27-4/Warning
Standing water on floor in dry storage area.
Basic/36-22-4/Warning
Water leaking from faucet at handwash sink in kitchen.
Basic/29-11-4/Warning
May 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Return visit May 29, 2024 · Time Extended
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4/Return visit May 29, 2024 · Time Extended
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Basic/05-09-4/Return visit May 29, 2024 · Time Extended
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Basic/31B-04-4/Return visit May 29, 2024 · Time Extended
May 29, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink by ice machine.
Intermediate/27-16-5
Faucet/handle at handwash sink in bar area is stripped and unable to turn on hot water.
Basic/29-09-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Basic/05-09-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Basic/31B-04-4
Water leaking from drain pipe of ice machine.
Basic/29-11-4
Sep 28, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Mashed potatoes in ROP in walk in cooler. Operator stated bags filled and sealed when mashed potatoes are still hot. Mashed potatoes are cooled in an ice bath and held in walk in cooler. Bag is dated from 7/21. Mashed potatoes are reheated in the bag.
Intermediate/03G-50-1/Warning/Return visit Jul 26, 2023 · Time Extended/Return visit Sep 28, 2023 · Time Extended
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 26, 2023 · Time Extended/Return visit Sep 28, 2023 · Time Extended
Jul 26, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Mashed potatoes in ROP in walk in cooler. Operator stated bags filled and sealed when mashed potatoes are still hot. Mashed potatoes are cooled in an ice bath and held in walk in cooler. Bag is dated from 7/21. Mashed potatoes are reheated in the bag.
Intermediate/03G-50-1/Warning/Return visit Jul 26, 2023 · Time Extended
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5/Return visit Jul 26, 2023 · Time Extended
Clean equipment/utensils stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands.
Basic/24-28-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Jul 26, 2023 · Time Extended
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 26, 2023 · Time Extended
Jul 25, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority6 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 16 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked pasta 51°f, garlic butter 52°f, shredded cheese mix 54°f. Items in cooler overnight.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked pasta 51°f, garlic butter 52°f, shredded cheese mix 54°f. Items in cooler overnight.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Clam tags not marked with last date served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Handwash sink in bar area blocked by trash can.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, bar area.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Mashed potatoes in ROP in walk in cooler. Operator stated bags filled and sealed when mashed potatoes are still hot. Mashed potatoes are cooled in an ice bath and held in walk in cooler. Bag is dated from 7/21. Mashed potatoes are reheated in the bag.
Intermediate/03G-50-1/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Clean equipment/utensils stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands.
Basic/24-28-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
Basic/12B-12-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee sunglasses stored in a food preparation area.
Basic/40-06-5/Warning
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4/Warning
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit, reach in cooler at cookline.
Basic/05-09-4/Warning
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Basic/21-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning

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.