Destin, Okaloosa County

TASTE OF INDIA

385 HARBOR BLVD, Destin, FL 32541

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
1 Intermediate
Apr 21, 2026
City
Destin
County
Okaloosa
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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.

Apr 21, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

02C-02-5

Detail 24527754

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marking on any food stored in walk-in cooler/food prepared on site held over 24 hours but less than 7 days per operator.

14-01-5

Detail 24527755

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl without handle stored inside salt and sugar. Operator removed bowl during inspection. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 24527756

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored atop food prep table and atop a food service lid on clean drying rack in ware washing area. Operator removed phones during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Mar 3, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

08B-02-4

Detail 24274732

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Buffet line condiments and hot bar TCS food to include Marsalis Curries and Goat offerings . Warning

36-37-5

Detail 24274731

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage areas. Food observed stored and cooling in hall adjacent to walk in freezer and ice machine. Hall ceiling open metal rafter.

08B-12-5

Detail 24274730

Basic - Stored food not covered. Walk in freezer uncovered chicken curry Covered during the inspection . Corrected On-Site

May 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

35A-04-4

Detail 23785637

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 4 rodent droppings observed on top of dishwasher. Rodent droppings removed. Dishwasher top washed and sanitized during the inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23785636

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen hand wash sink Paper towels / napkins stocked during the inspection Corrected On-Site

36-03-4

Detail 23785635

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Ware-wash area Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 23785638

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Mar 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

53A-07-6

Detail 23451683

Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23451685

Intermediate - 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 and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

36-03-4

Detail 23451684

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Walls at ware wash area and opposite side wall ( wall to storage hall )

36-24-5

Detail 23451686

Basic - Wall damaged and stained with mold like substance behind dishwasher.

Jan 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

36-36-4

Detail 22576816

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. 3 missing ceiling tiles in kitchen and on cook line.

08B-47-4

Detail 22576812

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bag of onions stored on wrack on floor less than 1 inch. Employee removed onions and placed on shelf. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22576815

Basic - Food stored on floor. Raw chicken thighs stored on floor in walk in freezer. Oil jugs stored on floor on cook line.

21-10-4

Detail 22576814

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. 2 soiled dry cloths stored on cutting board at make table on cook line.

08B-12-5

Detail 22576813

Basic - Stored food not covered. Chicken cooling in walk in cooler not covered. Employee placed a lid over chicken. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Dec 4, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 27, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-01-5

Detail 22463147

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: Upon callback No proof of employee training in place . D6DM notified Time Extended

Sep 26, 2023

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 8

08A-05-6

Detail 22316743

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked rice located in glass door line upright . Raw chicken moved below ready to eat food during the inspection. Corrected On-Site

01B-03-5

Detail 22316744

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Drink ice at front bar - Soda gun, scoop handle and drink bottles stored in direct contact with drink ice.

03B-01-6

Detail 22316739

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot buffet Chicken 107/99F Less than 1 hr.

53B-01-5

Detail 22316745

Intermediate - 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 and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22316740

Intermediate - No soap, hand wash sign , paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at front bar hand wash sink.

24-05-4

Detail 22316741

Basic - Clean metal bowls and plates not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Buffet line

29-09-4

Detail 22316742

Basic - Faucet/handle in disrepair at front bar hand wash sink. Hot water handle

08B-12-5

Detail 22316738

Basic - Stored food not covered. Open exposed goat stored in walk in freezer. Box sealed during the inspection. Corrected On-Site

Apr 4, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

32-04-4

Detail 21910406

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with self-closing doors. Front restrooms

33-23-4

Detail 21910407

Basic - Dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Rear of restaurant

31B-04-4

Detail 21910405

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen hand wash sink