INDIA KING TANDOORI & WINE
3700 ULMERTON RD, Clearwater FL 33762 · 727-256-8216
Last inspected Feb 5, 2026 · 14 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly near dishwasher
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025060861 | Jul 16, 2025 | Oct 14, 2025 | $160 |
Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
Feb 5, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Behind three compartment sink water damage
Wall soiled with accumulated food debris right side of cook line.
Feb 4, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 22 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority7 Intermediate12 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. Was 0 ppm management changed bucket ran multiple times. Now 50 ppm.
Live, small flying insects found 3 live flying insects inside hand wash sink at cook line 1 live flying insect above table with spices stored containers open. 1 live flying insect near back trash can beside can opener.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. I piece of tilapia inside reach in cooler fully thawed. Discarded.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal).
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled, cutting board at cook line soiled
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Brown lamb in walk in cooler made two days ago made on Monday. Employee labeled all items during inspection.
handwash sink for employees at cook line not working. Threading for handles are broken for hot and cold. Establishment has the water turned off underneath. Owner unable to get HWS working during inspection.
At cook line Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Inside red curry containers, sugar containers spices rack.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All handles throughout establishment.
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. I piece of tilapia inside reach in cooler fully thawed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottles on back prep table with can opener. Employee moved
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on drying rack with clean dishes. Employee moved
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Behind three compartment sink water damage
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled throughout establishment
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Right side Delfield reach in cooler at cook line.
Wall soiled with accumulated food debris right side of cook line.
Jul 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board
Jul 16, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority6 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. 0 ppm bucket under DM empty.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee changed gloves but did not wash hands. Instructed to wash hands.
Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook rubbed forehand then engaged in frying cauliflower.
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 73 degrees Replaced water
Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly near dishwasher
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice in bowl on top of microwave 91 degrees. Employee discarded Rice in hot holding unit rice maker 96 degrees.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee used a bowl of soapy water on shelve near cook line to drip his hands after handling raw chicken. Then touched fryer basket and cook pita bread. Educated cook. Asked cook to wash hands.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Spoke with owner will not be here for an hour and a half. Employee went to get sanitizer during inspection. establishment went to the store and purchased chlorine tablets. Set up three compartment sink. 50 ppm.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pasta made 15th of July no date on item in walk in fridge
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on rack at cook line
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. During inspection observed front hand wash sink at cook line water turned off because the faucet handles not working. Right side broken.
Stored food not covered. Raw fish in reach in freezer not covered. Covered during inspection
Apr 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken made 3-25 no date mark inside walk in cooler.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave handles soiled at cook line.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled at cook line
Mar 27, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. During inspection observed front hand wash sink at cook line water turned off because the faucet handles not working. When turned on kept spinning.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at near dishwasher handwash sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken made 3-25 no date mark inside walk in cooler.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave handles soiled at cook line.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee on prep table next to rice cooker. Employee moved
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. During inspection observed front hand wash sink at cook line water turned off because the faucet handles not working. When turned on kept spinning.
Food stored on floor. Bag of potatoes on floor. Employee moved
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled at cook line
Jan 10, 2025Call 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 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.
Nov 7, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Nov 4, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 6 inside trash can, 1 on dry storage rack 2 under three compartment sink. 9 total
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Large pan of makhani sauce Heavy wiping cream sitting on grill not warming was sitting on grill for 8 hours. Stop sale issued
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Next to cook line. Employee moved
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/ Akahal 4 months cook Dishwasher 2weeks James, dhalush cook 4 months, service nikhil 6 months.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
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.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on deli cooler cook line employee moved
Food stored on floor bag of potatoes on the floor of walk in cooler.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Stored food not covered.
May 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards at cook line soiled
Mar 20, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front deli cooler across from cook line. lamb (47F - Cold Holding); tofu (67F - Cold Holding) Put both items in reach in freezer during inspection. Retemp lamb (42F - Cold Holding); tofu (42F - Cold Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards at cook line soiled
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. During routine inspection employees used a PH test strip to test the chlorine dishwasher and three compartment sink. educated and during inspection owner arrived at restaurant and showed the dishwasher attendant how to use test strips.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee cup on prep table across from cook line. Manager moved.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave at cook line soiled
Standing water in mop sink.
Stored food not covered. Walk in cooler A. Red sauce B. Raw chicken C. Cook chicken with brown sauce
Dec 14, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Dec 13, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 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. Dishwasher chlorine at 0 ppm.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over ready to eat green sauce. Owner moved
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Deli cooler st cook line Poultry (70F - Cold Holding); Indian cheese (50F - Cold Holding); yogurt (50F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (49F - Cold Holding); Lamb (43F - Cold Holding); butter (50F - Cold Holding) Moved all items to bottom reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice hot holding at 110F. Manger threw away.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. All Hand washing sinks. Employee replaced
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Used for dispensing rice in rice hot holding container. Removed
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys shelf above reach in cooler Employee moved
Food stored on floor. Yogurt stored on floor of walk in cooler. Employee moved.
Jul 5, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on prep table in kitchen
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.