Indian Bistro in Clearwater
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2613 Gulf to Bay Blvd Unit 1680, Clearwater, FL 33759Indian Bistro in Clearwater has been emergency-closed once for roach activity on May 20, 2024, and has accumulated 211 violations across 25 inspections since 2016, averaging 8.4 violations per inspection—significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has faced 2 disciplinary actions totaling $720 in fines. Violations have centered repeatedly on employee health reporting, food storage and contact surface sanitation, proper cooking temperatures, and allergen awareness. Recent inspections show persistent patterns: the September 9, 2025 inspection cited employee health reporting failures and cooking temperature violations across 21 violations and issued a warning; the September 15, 2025 follow-up inspection documented continued problems with parasite destruction and cooking temperatures across 12 violations but achieved Call Back - Complied status. The April 28, 2025 inspection documented 22 violations including management awareness and chemical storage failures and resulted in a warning. Prior to the May 2024 closure, the facility failed to comply with an emergency order callback on May 22, 2024, when an inspector found management awareness issues, employee health reporting failures, and food contact surface violations across 7 violations. The most recent inspection on September 15, 2025 was completed with call-back compliance achieved.
Most recent closure: May 20, 2024 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Indian Bistro in Clearwater: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
Indian Bistro in Clearwater: Emergency Closure History (1)
Indian Bistro in Clearwater: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $720.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024032156 | $400.00 | May 20, 2024 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 3--2015043181 | $320.00 | Sep 8, 2015 | Fort Lauderdale |
Indian Bistro in Clearwater: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 1 inspection9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections42 violations · 30 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 22 violations (14 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 6 inspections43 violations · 34 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— 3 inspections22 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections22 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Indian Bistro in Clearwater: Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Indian Bistro in Clearwater under active enforcement?
- Records show 3 emergency order inspections between May 21, 2024 and May 23, 2024. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- When was Indian Bistro in Clearwater last inspected?
- Indian Bistro in Clearwater was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 20, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Indian Bistro in Clearwater last shut down?
- Indian Bistro in Clearwater was last shut down on May 20, 2024 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Indian Bistro in Clearwater?
- The most frequently cited violations at Indian Bistro in Clearwater are: Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Indian Bistro in Clearwater had?
- Indian Bistro in Clearwater has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Indian Bistro in Clearwater find?
- Indian Bistro in Clearwater was most recently inspected on April 20, 2026 with 13 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Indian Bistro in Clearwater ever been shut down?
- Yes, Indian Bistro in Clearwater has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
- Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
- Has Indian Bistro in Clearwater faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Indian Bistro in Clearwater has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $720.00 in fines.
- How much has Indian Bistro in Clearwater been fined?
- Indian Bistro in Clearwater has been fined a total of $720.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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