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INDIAS GRILL

4724 S CLEVELAND AVE, Fort Myers FL 33907 · 239.931.6751

Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats75
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4606163
Grade history
JAN 25
MAR 25
AUG 25
NOV 25
JUL 26
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5 inspections trending up, 19 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler at cook line; cooked lentils (49F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (51F - Cold Holding); hard boiled egg no shell (512F - Cold Holding) Per operator all items stored in reach-in cooler at overnight.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
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Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Jul 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler; raw shell eggs stored over lettuce. Operator removed raw shell eggs to bottom shelf.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned can opener at time of inspection.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In walk in cooler; per operator cooked spinach prepared and stored in walk in cooler for three days without date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Ceiling vents soiled with mold-like substance at kitchen area.
Basic/36-34-5
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris at dry storage under shelves.
Basic/36-73-4
Food stored on floor. Box of corn stored on floor in walk in freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4
Grease on the ground and pad around grease receptacle.
Basic/33-20-4
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
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Nov 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In walk-in cooler; per operator cooked chicken prepared and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at dishmachine area. Operator labeled spray bottle.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled with mold like substance throughout kitchen area.
Basic/36-34-5
Food stored on floor. Tomatoes sauce container stored on floor in walk in freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees near dry storage. Provided operator handwashing sign.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrective Action Taken
Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination at dry storage. Operator stored food container inverted.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry near mop sink.
Basic/42-01-4
Aug 11, 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 ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler at cook line; cooked lamb (51F - Cold Holding); cooked goat meat (49F - Cold Holding). Per operator all items stored in reach-in cooler for 3 hours. Operator removed all items to walk-in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at prep area. Operator labeled spray bottle.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple ceiling vents soiled with dust in the kitchen.
Basic/36-34-5
Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer; sauce container stored on floor.
Basic/08B-38-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses at cook line. Operator removed the tongs.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of hood soiled with grease.
Basic/23-03-4
Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination at cook line. Operator stored inverted.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Food stored on floor. Water bottles case on floor at prep area. Operator removed the case to proper storage.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 17, 2025□ 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 ▾
Grease on the ground and pad around grease receptacle.
Basic/33-20-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 17, 2025 · Time Extended
Jan 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler; unpasteurized raw shell eggs stored over shredded cheese. Operator removed raw shell eggs to bottom shelf.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In reach-in cooler at cook line; cooked lentils (49F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (51F - Cold Holding); hard boiled egg no shell (512F - Cold Holding) Per operator all items stored in reach-in cooler at overnight.
High priority/01B-13-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler at cook line; cooked lentils (49F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (51F - Cold Holding); hard boiled egg no shell (512F - Cold Holding) Per operator all items stored in reach-in cooler at overnight.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned can opener at time of inspection.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at dishmachine area. Operator labeled spray bottle.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Basic/16-03-4/Warning
Grease on the ground and pad around grease receptacle.
Basic/33-20-4/Warning
In-use tong stored on equipment door handle between uses at cook line. Operator removed the tong.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Sep 3, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Multiple prep food containers stored on floor at walk in freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 3, 2024 · Time Extended
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at triple sink.
Basic/14-09-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 3, 2024 · Time Extended
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 3, 2024 · Time Extended
Aug 30, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In Walk-in cooler; Raw chicken over cut watermelon. Operator removed raw chicken to bottom shelf.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In Reach in cooler near by stove; cooked sautéed tomatoes and peppers (51F - Cold Holding);; cooked chicken (49F - Cold Holding); cooked okra (60F - Cold Holding) Per operator all items stored in Reach in cooler the night before inspection.
High priority/01B-13-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In Reach in cooler near by stove; cooked sautéed tomatoes and peppers (51F - Cold Holding);; cooked chicken (49F - Cold Holding); cooked okra (60F - Cold Holding) Per operator items stored in Reach in cooler the night before inspection. Operator voluntarily discarded all items. See stop sale. In Reach in cooler near by Hand washing sink; cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); cooked lamb (49F - Cold Holding); cooked goat (50F - Cold Holding) Per operator items placed in Reach in cooler one hour before inspection. Operator placed all items in ice.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink near by dry storage. Operator provided soap.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Multiple prep food containers stored on floor at walk in freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at triple sink.
Basic/14-09-4/Warning
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4/Warning
Mar 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by server station. Operator provided paper towel.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink by server station. Operator provided soap.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing bleach not labeled at triple sink area. Operator labeled spray bottle.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Green mold like substance in the interior of ice machine by dry storage.
Basic/22-20-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles heavily soiled at walk-in cooler area.
Basic/36-34-5
Food stored on floor. Potatoes container stored on floor at floor. Lamb and home made sauce containers stored on floor at walk in freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Surrounding of nozzles soiled at soda machine by front counter.
Basic/23-03-4
Sep 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked on containers of cooked beef. Operator placed the date mark on the containers.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled containing bleach on the table. Operator labeled the spray bottle.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles of the microwave.
Basic/23-24-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust reach in cooler gasket.
Basic/23-03-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4

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.