TABLA INDIAN RESTAURANT CLERMONT
2447 S HWY 27, Clermont FL 34711 · 714-422-8857
Last inspected Mar 11, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 30-40 live roaches under prep table under mat
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,120
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2023044029 | Jul 18, 2023 | Jan 22, 2024 | $800 |
| 4--2020049463 | Sep 30, 2020 | Nov 19, 2020 | $320 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 11, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Spoon from shrimp dipped in water with other utensils
Jan 9, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 22 recorded, 9 high priority.
9 High priority5 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Cook was touching cooked Nan bread with bare hand
Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Spoon from shrimp dipped in water with other utensils
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 103°f
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored touching cooked chicken in kitchen reach in Raw shell eggs stored next to yogurt walk in cooler
Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. -cut fruit, tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, sauces on buffet line in dining room
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked onions (71 F- Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator from yesterday cooked onions (71 F- Cold Holding) Per operator less than 4 hours. heavy cream (67F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours. butter (115F - Hot Holding)
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Butane next to food in kitchen
Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Chicken cooked to 150°
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -by garbage can in bar area, operator moved
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/. -operator has added a buffet to the front dining area and added reach in coolers, prep/make table and rice cookers on front line that has exposed ceiling and pipes. There's no hand sink and no ceiling over food prep area
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. -Luis and Diego
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in water
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner on buffet line
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination in kitchen
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed strawberries over beverages in reach in in server line. Unwashed cabbage over prepared onions walk in cooler
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powder items
Oct 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -quaternary ammonia
Mar 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
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Nonfood-grade drill stored in direct contact with food. -stored next to spices and seasonings on shelf above prep table.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw beef bacon stored over jerk seasoning in walk in cooler. -raw beef bacon and raw breaded shrimp over samosas in reach in freezer.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -ice dispenser at front soda machine -can opener is soiled -cutting board on cooks 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. Provided a form to the operator. -one new employee
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -intake vent dusty in back prep area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table next to clean equipment/utensils. -next to microwave on back prep table.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -employee food stored with restaurants food in walk in cooler.
Equipment in poor repair. -gaskets in walk in cooler. -white cutting board underneath the microwave
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath the fryers on the cooks line.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris on back prep table.
Light not functioning under hood suppression system.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -filters under the hood suppression system. -interior and exterior of fryer cabinets -exterior of flat top grill and charbroiler
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on the cook line.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry by mop sink.
Sep 18, 2023Inspection 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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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw portioned burgers over cooked chicken wings in the walk in cooler
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Walk in cooler
Ice buildup in ice cream reach-in freezer on cooks line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover soiled in walk in cooler
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 100 at cooks line Re-made and then was 400
Jul 19, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance above cooks line area
Equipment in poor repair. 1)Gasket torn on reach in freezer on cooks line 2) microwave on back area prep table
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on cooks line and in back area.
One Light not functioning on hood system
Jul 18, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 21 violations recorded, 6 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
6 High priority2 Intermediate13 Basic
Show 21 findings ▾
Employee touched soiled towel and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 4-1-23
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw portioned turkey burgers over raw portioned lamb burgers
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 30-40 live roaches under prep table under mat
Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Under handsink in back kitchen Only hand sink in the back area.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Next to blenders on cooks line
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in under counter cooler
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Shelf under prep table with toaster on it
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment on cooks line
Ceiling tile missing. Above reach in freezer on cooks line
Ceiling/ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance above cooks line area
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Clean metal milkshake tins
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook wearing watch
Equipment in poor repair. 1)Gasket torn on reach in freezer on cooks line 2) microwave on back area prep table
Hole in or other damage to wall. By cash register across from beverage cooler
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on cooks line and in back area.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator
One Light not functioning on hood system
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Under counter shelves on cooks line
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. 1)Behind prep table in between char broiler and reach in freezer on cooks line 2)Behind the prep table on the left when entering the cooks line
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses by burger toaster
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.