TASTE OF PUNJAB INDIAN CUISINE
10625 117 DR N, Largo FL 33773 · 727-545-4103
Last inspected Mar 25, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. -Tomatoes Sauces 48-53 F, onion sauce 80 F- 90 in deep, plastic containers cooked previous night at 11:30 pm in walk in cooler. Reviewed with manager proper cooling methods and procedures. See stop sale. Manager discarded food
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm, chemical bucket empty, staff refilled chlorine and primed system 50ppm
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean glasses in dish rack stored under hand sink, exposed to possible splash and contamination
Equipment in poor repair. Torn cooler gaskets
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
Nov 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 employees present with no certified food manager
Equipment in poor repair. Torn cooler gaskets
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In use utensils in 121F standing water on stove, staff increased temp
Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
Mar 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over yogurt sauce in walk in cooler, order corrected
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink on cook line, restocked
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. No manager on duty at time of inspection, staff unaware of certificates location, some staff provided safestaff cards from wallets
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled sanitizer bottle next to dish machine
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn cooler gaskets on cook line
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor in dry storage
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in rice bin
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw shrimp and fish tawing in standing water at prep sink, discussed proper thawing methods with staff
Sep 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Spray bottle containing toxic blue substance not labeled. Located at front counter.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf of prep tables in kitchen are rusted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach-in cooler doors in kitchen.
Stored food not covered. From walk-in cooler items not covered. a. Containers of cooked chicken b. Cooked spinach c. Baked potatoes d. Container of vegetables
Mar 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored next to clean pitcher in dishwashing area. Manager relocated medicine
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. -Tomatoes Sauces 48-53 F, onion sauce 80 F- 90 in deep, plastic containers cooked previous night at 11:30 pm in walk in cooler. Reviewed with manager proper cooling methods and procedures. See stop sale. Manager discarded food
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Tomatoes Sauces 48-53 F, onion sauce 80 F- 90 in deep, plastic containers at 11:30 am cooked previous night at 11:30 pm in walk in cooler. Manager discarded sauces
Sep 19, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer reading 0ppm. Operator setup three-compartment sink.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer near dish area.
Sep 12, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer reading 0ppm. Operator setup three-compartment sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine bin located in kitchen with black stain.
Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf of prep table located near dish area is rusted.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer near dish area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on both reach-in coolers doors in kitchen soiled with food debris.
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.