Pine Ridge, Collier County

LE INDYA FINE INDIAN CUISINE

975 PINE RIDGE RD, Pine Ridge, FL 34108

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Basic
Mar 17, 2026
City
Pine Ridge
County
Collier
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 17, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

13-03-4

Detail 24445793

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed one employee with No hair restraint cutting chicken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: Time Extended

Jan 14, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

31A-09-4

Detail 24302680

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink near Walk in cooler blocked by equipment. Operator moved equipment. Corrected On-Site Warning

11-26-1

Detail 24302678

Intermediate - 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. Operator has only three agreement forms with five employees working. Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 24302679

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. National Registry of Food Safety Professionals All expired 1-1-26 Warning

51-11-4

Detail 24302674

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In storage area and near ice machine. Observed unrestrained co2 tanks. Warning

13-03-4

Detail 24302677

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed one employee with No hair restraint cutting chicken Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 24302675

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of canned food being stored on kitchen floor near Walk in cooler Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 24302676

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour bin with no labeling Warning

Sep 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 7

22-41-4

Detail 24005186

High Priority - 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator set up Three compartment sink for sanitizing and called service technician. Corrective Action Taken Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 24005185

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken being stored over raw fish in Walk in cooler. Operator rearranged products. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-13-4

Detail 24005183

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In Walk in cooler observed eight packages unopened, thawed raw salmon in Reduced Oxygen Packaging labeled "Remove from Packaging Before Thawing"Operator discarded product Warning

41-10-4

Detail 24005187

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed wd40 in dishwasher area. Operator moved product. Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 24005189

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink blocked by freezer at front counter. Operator moved freezer. Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 24005188

Intermediate - 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/ One server three cooks with no certified food manager present. Ajmal Panappilly Aliyar 2-17-23 serv safe came to work during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

06-09-1

Detail 24005184

Basic - 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. In Walk in cooler observed eight packages unopened, thawed raw salmon in Reduced Oxygen Packaging labeled "Remove from Packaging Before Thawing"Operator discarded product. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Apr 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 4

03B-01-6

Detail 23734312

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chickpeas 109F hot hold less than 4 hours. Operator will use time as a public health control for buffet. Corrective Action Taken

31B-02-4

Detail 23734313

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in back food prep area. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 23734314

Intermediate - 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. Operator completed form. Corrected On-Site

21-09-4

Detail 23734311

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Operator discarded towels. Corrected On-Site

Jan 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

50-09-4

Detail 23453174

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Establishment up to date with license, not displayed in restaurant. Operator made copy and posted. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 23453175

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Located in multiple spots in kitchen, on food prep tables. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Apr 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 22801627

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. Operator cleaned can opener. Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 22801625

Basic - 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. Educated operator on importance of removing fish from packaging. Operator removed fish from packaging. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 22801628

Basic - Ice buildup in front dessert reach-in freezer.

33-16-4

Detail 22801629

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

02D-01-5

Detail 22801626

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt/sugar/flour bins.

Nov 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

03D-02-5

Detail 22466876

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed red sauce made in house with seasoning (54F - Cooling) made yesterday 11/27. Operator discarded sauce.

31A-11-4

Detail 22466874

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink used to wash cut potatoes. Operator removed potatoes from sink. Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 22466878

Basic - 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. Observed commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish thawed and still in packaging. Educated operator on proper thawing of fish bearing label to open before thawing. Operator opened packages of fish. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22466873

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of chicken, pan of chicken and rice cooked with rice stored on floor. Operator moved all items for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 22466877

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on handle of tandoori oven. Operator moved tongs for cleaning and proper storage. Repeat 5/15/2023. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

06-01-5

Detail 22466875

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen chicken thawing at room temperature. Educated operator on proper thawing method and operator moved to cooler for proper thawing. Corrected On-Site

May 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

31B-03-4

Detail 21995362

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in back next to walk in cooler and hand wash sink right as you walk into kitchen. Operator provided soap. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 21995363

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container with no handle used in flour and sugar. Operator removed containers for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 21995361

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on handle on side of tandoor oven. Operator moved for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 21995360

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 75F. Operator removed utensils for cleaning and proper storage. Corrected On-Site

Feb 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

31A-11-4

Detail 21772395

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink used to rinse rice. Educated operator on proper use of hand wash sink. Repeat 7/9/2021, 5/23/2022. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-10: Observed still used for other purposes. Educated operator on proper use. Time Extended

Feb 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 4Total: 8

22-41-4

Detail 21760133

High Priority - 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. Observed dish machine testing at 0ppm. Operator set up manual sanitizer and called operator.. Repeat 7/9/2021, 5/23/2022 Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

14-31-5

Detail 21760128

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken in non food grade bag in walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Operator removed product from bags. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 21760127

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked tomatoes (66F - Cold Holding); cooked tofu (66F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (67F - Cold Holding); cheese (66F - Cold Holding); cooked vegetables (66F - Cold Holding). Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21760130

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked tomatoes (66F - Cold Holding); cooked tofu (66F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (67F - Cold Holding); cheese (66F - Cold Holding); cooked vegetables (66F - Cold Holding). Operator discarded product. Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 21760129

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink used to rinse rice. Educated operator on proper use of hand wash sink. Repeat 7/9/2021, 5/23/2022. Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 21760126

Intermediate - 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/. Observed four cooks and one server working with no certified food manager present. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 21760132

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand wash sink at end of cook line. Operator provided paper towel.. Repeat 7/9/2021, 5/23/2022. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

31B-06-4

Detail 21760131

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed soap dispenser at hand wash sink next to walk in cooler not dispensing soap. Operator provided soap. Corrected On-Site Warning

May 23, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 8

22-41-4

Detail 21102776

High Priority - 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. Observed dish machine only reaching 10ppm after running three times and priming. Operator set up manual sanitizer. Repeat 7/9/2021 Repeat Violation

53A-04-6

Detail 21102774

Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed manager of establishment more than 30 days with no certified food manager.

31A-11-4

Detail 21102773

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink used to thaw under running water. Repeat 7/9/2021. Operator moved to allow correct usage. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 21102771

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand wash sink at end of cook line. Operator provided paper towel. Repeat 7/9/2021. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 21102770

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container without a handle used to dispense flour, sugar and rice. Operator removed scoops. Repeat 7/9/21, 11/9/2020 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

51-11-4

Detail 21102772

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank not secured.

08B-38-4

Detail 21102769

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator moved food for correct storage. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 21102775

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken being thawed at room temperature. Operator moved for correct thawing. Repeat 7/9/2021. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Jul 9, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 9

22-41-4

Detail 20329912

High Priority - 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. Observed dishmachine chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm. Operator using three compartment sink until dishwasher is repaired. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 20329914

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes dump sink other than handwashing at end of cooks line. Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 20329911

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at end of cooks line and kitchen prep area. Operator provided towels. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 20329913

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in rice, and sugar bins in kitchen prep area. Operator removed cups. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-37-5

Detail 20329917

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, some in service station area. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 20329909

Basic - Ice buildup on door in walk-in freezer.

21-04-4

Detail 20329916

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed towels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 20329910

Basic - Stored food not covered in walkin cooler. Repeat Violation

06-01-5

Detail 20329915

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner on table in kitchen prep area at room temperature. Operator moved foods to walkin cooler for proper thawing. Corrected On-Site