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NAMASTE INDIA

12749 BISCAYNE BLVD, North Miami FL 33181 · 7869730387

Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats32
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2320492
Grade history
JUL 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water temperature 86°F. Manager changed the water and heated to 1188°F
High priority/10-05-5/Corrected On-Site
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
1--2018050081Sep 21, 2018Nov 2, 2018$400

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jul 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Food debris under shelves in dry storage area.
Basic/36-01-4
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Basic/21-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer/ cooler gasket soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Jan 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed chicken in direct contact with a nonfood grade bag inside walk in cooler. Manager changed removed it.
High priority/14-31-5
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed a non food grade plastic container in direct contact with chi-pea. Manager changed the container.
High priority/14-15-4/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork lam, vegetables held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside walk in cooler. Manager put a date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed a dishwasher not sanitizing the dishes. I explained the correct way to do it.
Basic/16-13-5/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table.
Basic/21-12-4
Aug 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed clean dishes stored next to hand washing sink exposed to splash. Manager removed them.
Basic/24-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
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. Fish no longer frozen and not removed from ROP.
Basic/06-09-1
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees in kitchen area. Manager provided hair nets.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Towel under the cutting board. Manager removed it.
Basic/21-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop used to serve rice. Manager changed the water.
High priority/10-05-5/Corrected On-Site
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. New employee. Form was provided to operator.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cooked lamb inside reach in freezer.
Intermediate/02C-04-5
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
Jul 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Employee not sanitizing correctly. Manager explained to employee the correct way to sanitize all clean utensils.
Basic/16-13-5/Corrected On-Site
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves with food debris in them,
Basic/14-17-4
Feb 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water temperature 86°F. Manager changed the water and heated to 1188°F
High priority/10-05-5/Corrected On-Site
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. Form was provided to operator
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. No food debris was observed.
Basic/22-08-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On top of the preparation table.
Basic/21-12-4
Aug 23, 2023Inspection 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 ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket stored in it.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked food items held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside walk in cooler
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Repeat Violation
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. All employees in kitchen area
Basic/13-03-4
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee not sanitizing dishes. I explained to him, and he setup the triple sink correctly.
Basic/16-13-5/Corrective Action Taken
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled
Basic/23-03-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves rusted and soiled
Basic/14-17-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Food debris on wall by cooking equipments
Basic/36-27-5

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.