Discovery Indian Cuisine in Palm Harbor

Last inspected:

38593 Us 19 Ste 300, Palm Harbor, FL 34684
Overview

Discovery Indian Cuisine in Palm Harbor has been emergency-closed once, on November 16, 2022, for rodent activity. The facility has accumulated 252 violations across 26 inspections, averaging 9.7 violations per inspection—nearly double the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been a persistent concern, particularly employee health policy failures (sick worker reporting and management awareness violations appeared in six of the most recent seven inspections), handwashing violations, chemical storage, allergen awareness, and proper cooking temperatures. The facility has been subject to four disciplinary actions totaling $1,700 in fines. The most recent inspection on February 20, 2026, identified 30 violations and resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation; the prior two inspections (December 18 and 17, 2025) each cited 51 and 66 violations respectively, also resulting in administrative complaint recommendations.

Most recent closure: November 16, 2022 for rodent activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

28Inspections
274Violations
1Closures
$1,700in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Discovery Indian Cuisine in Palm Harbor: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages

This Facility 9.8 violations / inspection 9.8 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg 6.13 violations / inspection 6.13 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Pinellas County Avg 0.35 closures / facility 0.35 county average

Discovery Indian Cuisine in Palm Harbor: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Discovery Indian Cuisine in Palm Harbor
DateReasonReopened
Rodent activity 14:57:00

Discovery Indian Cuisine in Palm Harbor: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (4)

Total fines on record: $1,700.00

Disciplinary action history for Discovery Indian Cuisine in Palm Harbor
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
3--2025092165 $300.00 Dec 17, 2025 Miami (Doral)
3--2025067603 $160.00 Jun 10, 2025 Miami (Doral)
3--2023011550 $640.00 Jan 18, 2023 Fort Lauderdale
3--2022057946 $600.00 Nov 16, 2022 Fort Lauderdale

Discovery Indian Cuisine in Palm Harbor: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)

— 3 inspections23 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— 5 inspections53 violations · 35 high priority
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (10 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 22 violations (14 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections18 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— 7 inspections33 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Warning Issued

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— 5 inspections36 violations · 18 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection7 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Discovery Indian Cuisine in Palm Harbor: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Discovery Indian Cuisine in Palm Harbor last inspected?
Discovery Indian Cuisine in Palm Harbor was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 5, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
When was Discovery Indian Cuisine in Palm Harbor last shut down?
Discovery Indian Cuisine in Palm Harbor was last shut down on November 16, 2022 for rodent 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 Discovery Indian Cuisine in Palm Harbor?
The most frequently cited violations at Discovery Indian Cuisine in Palm Harbor are: Outer openings protected, Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory.
How many health inspections has Discovery Indian Cuisine in Palm Harbor had?
Discovery Indian Cuisine in Palm Harbor has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Discovery Indian Cuisine in Palm Harbor find?
Discovery Indian Cuisine in Palm Harbor was most recently inspected on May 5, 2026 with 10 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
Has Discovery Indian Cuisine in Palm Harbor ever been shut down?
Yes, Discovery Indian Cuisine in Palm Harbor has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
Has Discovery Indian Cuisine in Palm Harbor faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Discovery Indian Cuisine in Palm Harbor has 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,700.00 in fines.
How much has Discovery Indian Cuisine in Palm Harbor been fined?
Discovery Indian Cuisine in Palm Harbor has been fined a total of $1,700.00 across 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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