PERSIS INDIAN GRILL
2447 N WICKHAM RD #148 & 149, Melbourne FL 32935 · 402-718-6078
Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
SEP 23
SEP 24
AUG 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live in bathroom 3 live under shelf 3 live under folding table 3 live under dish machine 2 live on wall by cookline
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2023041587 | Jul 5, 2023 | Dec 18, 2023 | $800 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 18, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate11 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 19 findingsThe state's own report →
Container of medicine improperly stored. Containers of pills on shelf over make line
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food. Soiled cloth used to wrap bread on tandoori oven
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In pans on prep table cooked chicken (87F - Hot Holding); cooked rice (92F - Hot Holding). Cook stated that he keeps them on counter from 12-6pm then discards daily. Educated on benefits of hot holding vs proper use of time control
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Table mounted can opener blade is soiled
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used as dump sinks and prep sinks. Filled pot with water at central sink in kitchen. Quartered lemons in well on service side of line
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. Multiple foods
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowls used as scoops in cashews and flour bins
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on top of flour bin.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook put on hair net
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under triple sink
Food stored on floor. Multiple cases of foods and cooking oil containers stored on the floor in dry storage room and walk-in cooler
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife wedged in crack between wall and prep table by walk-in cooler
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Wooden handle ladles in buckets of brownish fluid at 78°F next to stove
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Multiple cases of single service items stored on the floor in kitchen
Stored food not covered. Spices, granular and nuts containers not covered on storage shelves
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in dish area have an accumulation of mold like substances
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Propane tanks in dry storage room
Jan 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. eggs stored in hand sink while prepping. Educated employee and he removed product.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink next to microwaves.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Masala rice, vegetarian rice, chicken rice and fried egg no written procedures. Provided to chef, filled out for specific time frames.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked Goat and chicken made 2 days ago not date marked.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Establishment is open and operating. Operator sent a picture of license to verify ownership
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chef had employee discard water.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. All spices have no labels.
Aug 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Krab mixture dated 9/5, operator forgot to put date on or missed the 1, made on 9/15.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Prep table and oven
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is current
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in reach in freezer
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment.
Sep 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in reach in freezer.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. In sliding door cooler.
Jul 6, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters accumulated dust
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. By mop sink
Jul 5, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 9 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live in bathroom 3 live under shelf 3 live under folding table 3 live under dish machine 2 live on wall by cookline
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in sugar no handle
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead in bathroom
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. Red Bull on cookline
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cookline
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters accumulated dust
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. By mop sink
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.