Persis Indian Grill
1109 International Pkwy Ste 1601, Lake Mary, FL 32746 · Permanent Food Service · License 6905304
What drove the grade
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 25 routine inspection3 high priority (fixed by the Sep 2 follow-up, 1 repeat), 9 basic (3 repeats)-23
- Safety score77
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitSep 2, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
4 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic4
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
More time given
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
More time given
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
More time given
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
More time given
- First visitAug 25, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
12 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority3
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.
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
- hard boiled egg (60°F - Cold Holding); - tomato sauce (61°F - Cold Holding) Observed on counter at expo station. Operator states less than 2 hours. Operator placed on ice bath. - potato curry (60 - Cold Holding). Observed on counter. Operator states less than 2 hours. Operator moved to cooler COOKLINE RIGHT: - tomato sauce (60°F - Cold Holding); - cooked potato (60°F - Cold Holding); - plant based sauce (60°F - Cold Holding) Observed cooler unplugged. Operator states unit starts up daily. All food items less than 2 hours. Operator moved to freezer for expedited cooling.
Repeat violation
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135°F to 41°F within 6 hours.
- cooked chicken (43f-46fF - Cooling); - mushroom sauce (44f-45fF - Cooling)
Basic9
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
- bulk flour
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
- metal bowl no handle used to scoop batter
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Repeat violation
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
- exterior bulk flour containers.
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Repeat violation
Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
- togo containers stored on top self at cookline not inverted.
Fixed on the spot
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
- at walk in cooler caused by dripping condenser unit.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
- below fire extinguisher at entrance to kitchen
Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles.
- pressure washer stored below prep counter next to bag in box soda
Fixed on the spot
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.
- 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.
- Wet nesting
- Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.