Ashoka Indian Cuisine

295 NW 82 Ave, Miami, FL 33126 · Permanent Food Service · License 2331482

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Grade F
Safety score 15 of 100
Latest visit: Oct 23, 2026 (2 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.High priority, repeat · 40 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Oct 22 complaint inspection
    6 high priority (1 fixed on the spot, 2 repeats), 5 intermediate (1 repeat), 30 basic (11 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most
    -65
  • Administrative complaint on Oct 22, now extension granted
    Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed
    -20
  • Safety score15

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Complaint inspection

41 violations found · Inspector came back once
  1. Follow-up visitOct 23, 2026

    Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.

    7 violations still not corrected:

    • 2 Intermediate
    • 5 Basic
    What was still cited

    Intermediate2

    • Code 11, Employee health: 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.

      More time given

    • Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.

      More time given

    Basic5

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at cooking line.

      More time given

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

      More time given

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.

      More time given

      Ceiling tile shows water damage, throughout the kitchen areas.

      More time given

      Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

      More time given

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
  2. First visitOct 22, 2026 Administrative complaint

    Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.

    41 violations found:

    • 6 High priority
    • 5 Intermediate
    • 30 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority6

    • Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.

      Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F. Observed chicken tikkan (45°F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (45°F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (46°F - Cold Holding); precooked wings (44°F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (44°F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken thighs (44°F - Cold Holding), stored in walk-in cooler. As per employee food was prepared 24 before the inspection.

      Repeat violationAdministrative complaint

      Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.

      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. See stop sale. Observed 2 raw fish fillets 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, in walk in cooler.

    • Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.

      Observed chicken tikkan (45°F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (45°F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (46°F - Cold Holding); precooked wings (44°F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (44°F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken thighs (44°F - Cold Holding), stored in walk-in cooler. As per employee food was prepared 24 before the inspection.

      Repeat violationAdministrative complaint

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.

      Observed raw chicken stored over peeled onions in walk in cooler. During the inspection employee removed item and placed it properly.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.

      Discussed and coached employee in proper methods.

    • Code 50, Current license displayed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

    Intermediate5

    • Code 11, Employee health: 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.

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.

      Observed can opener soiled, located at cooking line.

      Repeat violation

    • Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment.

      Observed gallons of paint stored in shelves near the hand sink and ice machine, located at front counter.

    • Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.

      No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.

      To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Isaias, geremias, laura, rajol.

    Basic30

    • Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.

      Observed several plastic bottles with different sauces with no labels identifying them.

    • Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.

    • Code 06, Food properly thawed: Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.

      Observed frozen cooked onions sauce thawed on preparation table at room temperature.

      Repeat violation

      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.

      See stop sale. Observed 2 raw fish fillets 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, in walk in cooler.

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.

      Observed several rice bags stored on the floor at dry storage.

      Repeat violation

    • Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.

      Observed several kitchen utensils stored in standing water at 87°F.

      In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.

      In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

      Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

      Repeat violation

      Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.

      Beneath preparation table, located at cooking line.

      Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at cooking line.

      Ice buildup in ice cream reach-in freezer , located at front counter.

    • Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

      Repeat violation

      Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

    • Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

      Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

      Repeat violation

      Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

      Observed most of the reach in cooler interiors soiled.

      Repeat violation

      Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

      Repeat violation

    • Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.

      Observed most of the reach in cooler gaskets soiled.

      Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

    • Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.

      Observed to go aluminum containers not inverted stored in preparation kitchen shelves.

    • Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Open dumpster lid.

    • Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Insect control device installed over food preparation area.

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.

      Repeat violation

      Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.

      Observed walk in cooler walls, and kitchen with heavy soiled.

      Repeat violation

      Ceiling tile shows water damage, throughout the kitchen areas.

      Repeat violation

      Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

      Repeat violation

    • Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No copy of latest inspection report available.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

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.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Time/temperature control for safety food
Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Ready-to-eat food
Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
Food-contact surface
Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Nonfood-contact surface
Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
Stop sale
An order that the food can’t be sold or served.
Ambient temperature
The air temperature inside a cooler or holding unit, rather than the food’s own.

Most cited

Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation7
Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained6
Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized5
In-use utensils properly stored3
Manager certification and employee training3
Approved source; food safe and unadulterated2
Food properly thawed2
Food protection and cross-contamination2