TASTE OF INDIA
606 N WICKHAM RD, Melbourne FL 32935 · 321.751.4191
Last inspected Jan 12, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found, approximately 5-8 small flying insects in dry storage. Found an open can that was open. Manager discarded in trash.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2022057472 | Aug 8, 2022 | Jan 4, 2023 | $200 |
| 4--2018044049 | Jun 29, 2018 | Oct 15, 2018 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jan 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken above raw shrimp and fish in reach in cooler on end of cook line by flattener machine. Manager removed items.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Employee remade with only sanitizer.
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Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine 200+ppm, remade 50ppm.
Aug 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found, approximately 5-8 small flying insects in dry storage. Found an open can that was open. Manager discarded in trash.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler cooked chicken (45F - Cold Holding); cooked lamb (46F - Cold Holding); manager states food was out to fill prep tables.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue liquid in server area not labeled. Manager labeled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Next to cash register.
Ceiling tile missing. In kitchen where a hood is being built.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In kitchen by walk in freezer and dry storage.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink next to tandoor cooker.
Apr 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling tile missing.
Feb 20, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 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/. Circular tandoor at end of cook line in there prep area where the blender table was is now an ice machine. On cook line, where the oven use to be is now a pot boiler, removed a pot burner now only has 2, 10 top burner, fryer and spindle tandoori machine has been added. Where reach in cooler were on cookline is no a prep area with a sheeter machine
Ceiling tile missing.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Feb 10, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operator not complying with the procedures stated in the Process Waiver or HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Home made yogurt
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Dishwasher strainer should be a hand wash sink according to plans
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/. Circular tandoor at end of cook line in there prep area where the blender table was is now an ice machine. On cook line, where the oven use to be is now a pot boiler, removed a pot burner now only has 2, 10 top burner, fryer and spindle tandoori machine has been added. Where reach in cooler were on cookline is no a prep area with a sheeter machine
Ceiling tile missing.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Jan 30, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 21 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority5 Intermediate10 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water, tempt at 120F, reheated to 135F
Operator is not properly tracking the number of days time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method was maintained frozen in order to properly date mark the food when thawed and held at refrigerated temperatures again. For ROP chicken and lamb.
Operator not complying with the procedures stated in the Process Waiver or HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Home made yogurt
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over ready to eat
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Several employees changing tasks, going outside coming back inside not removing gloves or washing hands going in the walk in and coming out to cook.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fish bearing label to remove from package upon thawing.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Dishwasher strainer should be a hand wash sink according to plans
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Evidence of ice dumped in hand sink server station
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/. Circular tandoor at end of cook line in there prep area where the blender table was is now an ice machine. On cook line, where the oven use to be is now a pot boiler, removed a pot burner now only has 2, 10 top burner, fryer and spindle tandoori machine has been added. Where reach in cooler were on cookline is no a prep area with a sheeter machine
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 does not have training or employee agreement.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. For chicken and lamb in the walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
Ceiling tile missing.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
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. 4 grouper.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Drain cover(s) missing. On outside mop sink
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Walked into kitchen and employees had no hair restraints on.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Hole in or other damage to wall. On cook line and under dish area, and back prep area by ice machine in disrepair
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled in back prep area by ice machine
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Several lp tanks stored in banquet room.
Aug 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen
Drain cover(s) missing. Under triple sink
Jan 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles missing in kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on make line.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Several holes in wall under dish pit area.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water on make line cooler.
Jan 17, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested machine 0 ppm, primed machine and tested, 0 ppm. Held prime of sanitizer, 50ppm. Dish machine does not hold its prime.
Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Raw chicken stored above bread of make table.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large trash can in front of hand wash sink next to ice machine.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spoon stored in hand wash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink next to ice machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles missing in kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on make line.
Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. A bottled water stored in ice bin.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Several holes in wall under dish pit area.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water on make line cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Seasonings unlabeled on dry storage shelf
Aug 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over ready to eat sauce.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Anile expired, next unannounced inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Steel scrubbies stored in hand wash sink in back 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. 1 new employee, dishwasher started yesterday does not have agreement sign.
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles missing in kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Tiles soiled on cook line.
Drain cover(s) missing. Under triple sink
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Dumpster pad covered with pine needles from trees.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in pan of water 115F. Operator discarded water.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled in dish pit area, underneath and above triple sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Several containers not labeled. Name was washed off. Operator relabeled containers missing name identification.
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.