KARMA INDIAN BISTRO AND RESTAURANT
1708 3 ST NORTH, Jacksonville Beach FL 32250 · 2025695824
Last inspected Mar 17, 2026 · 4 visits since April 2025
APR 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
3 inspections trending down, 26 points off where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Butter (56F - Cold Holding)sitting in a pan on prep table. Manager removed and stored properly to cool.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Mar 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed in stand alone freezer frozen raw chicken stored in non food grade to go bags.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed in stand alone cooler in kitchen near grill area raw shell eggs stored over unwashed produce. Employee removed and stored properly.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle containing bathroom cleaner stored on shelf next to spices used for kitchen. Manager removed and stored properly.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing window cleaner without a label. Employee placed label on spray bottle.
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tanks near soda station on the front not adequately secured.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air vent near 3 compartment sink soiled with dust.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on reach in cooler located on cook line deeply grooved.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table located on cook line. Employee removed and stored properly.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing a bracelet.
Food stored on floor. Observed on cook line next to stand alone cooler box of cooking oil stored on the floor. Employee removed and stored properly.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old stickers on clean containers stored on dry rack in back room across from $ compartment sink.
Oct 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee engaging in food preparation while touching personal phone. Observed employee engaging in food preparation touch apron with gloved hands and proceed to engage in food preparation. Inspector spoke to employee regarding handwashing. Employee removed gloves and washed hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Butter (56F - Cold Holding)sitting in a pan on prep table. Manager removed and stored properly to cool.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle containing sanitizer stored on table above dishes. Manager removed and stored properly.
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. Observed establishment without proof of employee health agreement responsibility. Inspector provided copy of employee health agreement form. Manager on duty had employees sign off after explaining Employee health agreement form.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tanks in front counter near soda station not adequately secured.
Drain cover(s) missing. Observed prep sink without drain cover.
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. Observed employee drinks in cup without lid or straw stored on reach in cooler. Employee removed and stored properly.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal items stored on top of dishes. Employee removed and stored properly.
Food stored on floor. Observed large containers of flour stored on floor of kitchen.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice. Manager removed and stored properly.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensils in pan of water at 73F. Manager placed container on stove.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed in use wiping cloth stored under cutting boards in kitchen.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service to go containers stored on floor in kitchen. Manager removed and stored properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen lamb, and chicken in prep sink to thaw. Employee turned water on.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in closet not stored to dry. Manager hung mops to dry properly.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed large containers containing flour and salt without a label.
Apr 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 1, 2025Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed no current plans for establishment that include revised hood system, and excluding walk in cooler. Working with plan review to resolve. Operator will resubmit plans.
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.