INDIAN STREET FOOD
3550 SW 34 ST SUITE M, Gainesville FL 32608 · 352.225.5008
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: processed potato in the hot well at 109F. It was doubled panned, no water in between. The potato's were reheated to 165, boiled water water placed in between.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Container of medicine improperly stored. Burn relief spray and anti acids on shelf above single service wrap and mango pulp. Manager moved items.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Household storage bins used for sauce storage in walk-in-cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board on reach-in-cooler on cooks line.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle under three-compartment sink with yellow liquid, operator labeled as bleach.
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink by silver plates. Employee moved drink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone over single service wrap. Manager moved phone.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on clean storage rack with water droplets trapped.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door in kitchen sun shining through the bottom indicating a gap.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle on dirt/ground.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at hand wash sink by three-compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wires above reach-in-cooler on cooks line soiled with dust.
Nov 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed : Chicken Prepared over 7 days according to the label, in the walk-in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed : cooked chicken in a bus pan on a prep table, 118-124°. The intention was to cool and then cold hold. The bus pan was moved to the walk in cooler and the chicken dropped to 89° in 15 minutes.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed : in the house dressing ice holder, no time mark for any house made sauce. A new label was added, with a cut off time of 3:00pm.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed : 2 knives stored between cold hold units on the cook line. These were removed and placed on a clean cutting board.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed : the hand wash sink by the ice machine lacks a sign directing staff to wash their hands. English and Spanish are needed in this kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed : the top of the dish wash machine has an accumulation of debris.
Open dumpster lid. Observed the dumpster lids are open. Staff was sent to close the lids.
Jul 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed: spray bottle with pink liquid, stored by the register, next to the to go clam shells. The sprays were moved to cleaning.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at the on the cook line, handles with build up.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed: a back pack stored on top of the ice maker. The pack was moved below.
Stored food not covered. Observed cases of cooled food on the speed rack in the walk-in cooler, no overhead coverage. A pan was placed on the top rack, individual items will then be wrapped once they reach 41° or below.
Dec 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the hand wash sink by the swinging door being used as a dump sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed: in the bulk cooked rice in the walk-in cooler, a plate was being used as a scoop. The plate was removed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed: an employee drink stored on the over head prep shelf, cook line. The cup was moved to the lowest shelf.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed: the wall for the mop sink has been repaired, and needs sealing the holes around the faucet pipes to be completed.
Stored food not covered. Observed stored food(Dal) in the walk-in cooler below 41°, not covered.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed: the mini pallets by the back door, the paint has been worn off.
Jul 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed: batter on the cook line not discarded within 4 hours from initial preparation.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: chi in the cook line reach-in cooler, 45. This was placed on a cookie sheet and placed in the reach-in freezer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: cook line cutting boards are stained.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed: the blue ice scoop stored on the edge of the ice maker. The scoop was put in dish for cleaning.
Nov 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: processed potato in the hot well at 109F. It was doubled panned, no water in between. The potato's were reheated to 165, boiled water water placed in between.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards in the cook line that are stained.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed: the dish wash machine area hand wash sink was blocked by a rolling cart. The cart was removed.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed: employee drink stored in the glass door refrigerator over guest food. The drink was moved below.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed: a damp cloth under a cutting board on the prep line.
Jul 14, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 12, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chicken 61F in the left make table.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the left make table, Chicken 61F. This was above the cold holding area. ALSO, in the right make table sauces 44,47,47;
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the cook line cutting board is stained.
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 plus kitchen staff, no Certified Food Manager on staff.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed the cook line handles have dried debris on them.
Food stored on floor. Observed bulk oil is on the floor in the kitchen.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk rice is not labeled.
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