Golden Chariot Indian Restaurant
18201 Biscayne Blvd Unit B, Aventura, FL 33160 · Permanent Food Service · License 2337730
What drove the grade
Observed various cleaning chemicals stored next to various foods in dry storage area.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 16 routine inspection1 high priority (no follow-up needed), 2 intermediate, 8 basic (2 repeats)-19
- Safety score81
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitJul 16, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
11 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Observed various cleaning chemicals stored next to various foods in dry storage area.
Intermediate2
Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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/
Basic8
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.
Located next to rice cooker.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Repeat violation
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled with buildup food debris.
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Repeat violation
Code 25, Single-service items: Observed takeout containers stored on floor in kitchen area.
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Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.