India Grill and Bar

650 Royal Palm Beach Blvd #A1, West Palm Beach, FL 33411 · Permanent Food Service · License 6011764

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Grade F
Safety score 48 of 100
Latest visit: Sep 14, 2026 (8 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135°F to 70°F within two hours and from 135°F to 41°F within six hours.High priority · 12 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Jul 13 routine inspection
    2 high priority, 3 intermediate (1 repeat), 8 basic (2 repeats)
    -32
  • Administrative complaint on Jul 13, now complaint after follow-up
    Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed
    -20
  • Safety score48

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Routine inspection

13 violations found · Inspector came back once
  1. Follow-up visitSep 14, 2026 Complaint after follow-up

    Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.

    5 violations still not corrected:

    • 2 Intermediate
    • 3 Basic
    What was still cited

    Intermediate2

    • Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

      Same

      Administrative complaint

    • Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for all employees.

      Same

      Administrative complaint

    Basic3

    • Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

      More time given

    • Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

      Same

      More time given

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

      Same

      More time given

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
  2. First visitJul 13, 2026 Administrative complaint

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

    13 violations found:

    • 2 High priority
    • 3 Intermediate
    • 8 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority2

    • Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135°F to 70°F within two hours and from 135°F to 41°F within six hours.

      See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135°F to 41°F within 6 hours. At walk in cooler, cream tomato sauce (53°F - Cooling). Operator stated item prepared previous day, exceeding 6 hours. Item did not reach 41°F within 6 hours. See stop sale.

    • Code 03, Food out of temperature: Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135°F to 41°F within 6 hours.

      At walk in cooler, cream tomato sauce (53°F - Cooling). Operator stated item prepared previous day. Item did not reach 41°F within 6 hours. See stop sale.

    Intermediate3

    • Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

      No chemical test strips for chlorine sanitizer.

    • 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/ Person in charge-Subhash Chandra Bharti

      Repeat violationAdministrative complaint

      Required employee training expired for all employees.

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

    Basic8

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.

      At walk in cooler, several prepared foods, sauces stored over 24 hours not covered.

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

      At kitchen, interior of ice machine with mold like substance.

    • Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

      Clean pans stored not inverted. Ice bin not stored inverted.

      Repeat violation

      Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

      At dish area, clean pots and bowls not properly air dried. Wet nesting.

      Repeat violation

      Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall.

      At kitchen prep table, in use knives stored in between wall and equipment. Operator removed.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Plumbing system in disrepair.

      At kitchen near dish area, sink in disrepair.

    • Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

      At rear of kitchen, exterior door with gap at threshold.

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

      Throughout kitchen, ceiling tiles soiled.

    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.
Stop sale
An order that the food can’t be sold or served.
Wet nesting
Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.

Most cited

Clean equipment storage and air drying4
Manager certification and employee training3
Dishwashing facilities and test kits2
Insects, rodents, pests and animals2
Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation2
Approved source; food safe and unadulterated1
Food out of temperature1
Food protection and cross-contamination1