Ayesha Indian Cuisine
Last inspected: Oct 24, 2025
90
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Ayesha Indian Cuisine stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 24, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to five violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food stored on floor”, showing up four times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Miami restaurant scores 74. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Oct 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple ceiling tiles in the kitchen with accumulation of dust. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-24: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed flip top reach in cooler with ambient temperature of 57F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-24: At time of callback Observed flip top reach in cooler with ambient temperature of 57F. No TCS Food stored. **Time Extended**
14-74-7
90
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
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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 Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Dishwasher is discontinued until new chemical is brought. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken in direct contact with thank you bags in the walk in freezer. **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 10+ rodent droppings on the floor next to standing bread mixture machine located in the kitchen, approximately 6+ rodent droppings on top of sanitizer buckets under the dishwasher located in the kitchen, approximately 30+ rodent droppings on top of seasoning containers in the storage room located in the kitchen, approximately 10+ rodent droppings on the floor in the storage room located in the kitchen. **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed boiled chicken (49F - Cold Holding); lamb (50F - Cold Holding); cottage cheese (48F - Cold Holding); chick peas (52F - Cold Holding); chopped browned onions (47F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator placed items In walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple ceiling tiles in the kitchen with accumulation of dust. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed flip top reach in cooler with ambient temperature of 57F. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tongs and spoons stored in standing water in the kitchen at 79F, operator removed water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
45
May 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed lentil donuts stored inside non food grade bag.
14-31-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed rice pudding, brown sauce, korman sauce, cooked lamb without date mark inside walk in cooler. As per operator for more than a day. Operator started to date mark. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled over washing area.
36-34-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
67
Feb 7, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed cloth used to place dough inside tandoori oven near cook line.
21-05-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler located in back prep area with torn gasket. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed several bins of seasoning on floor inside the dry storage area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Observed Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
82
May 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A carton of heavy cream 49 F stored on prep table at cook line. Employee moved to reach-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only 3 employee training certificates available while there're 4 food employees working at time of inspection.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked lamb, cooked chicken and various cooked food in walk-in cooler.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At dish machine area.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee filling hot water for cooking utensils in handwash sink in kitchen.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Chlorine test strips needed for dish machine.
16-32-5
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 4 employees working at time of inspection.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at handwash sink. No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink at bar.
31B-02-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in freezer door gasket torn and ice buildup on door. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of peas and a case of raw meat stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Employee moved to shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
39
Feb 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of bleach and surface cleaner In ware washing area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator has quaternary test strips but is using chlorine for sanitizer. **Warning**
16-37-1
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**
53B-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil in standing water on prep table. Operator poured water out. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In walk in cooler. **Warning**
14-17-4
64
Jun 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 12 minor violations.
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High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed a raid spray bottle under dishwasher machine.
41-05-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided form during inspection.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponge in kitchen hand wash sink,employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser spray bottle not identified in kitchen area.
41-17-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed in all units in kitchen area.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phones stored on food containers in dry storage area.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of food stored on floor inside walk-in freezer, employee rearranged properly during inspection. Also rice bags stored on floor in dry storage area.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in all units in kitchen area.
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed at the cook line,employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at the cook line.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in kitchen area.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed in kitchen area.
21-09-4
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Sep 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw ground beef stored above unwashed ginger. Employee rearranged for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed several sauces and cooked meats prepared more than 24 hours previously with no date marking. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of cooking oil stored on the floor in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers stored on the floor in dry storage area.
25-05-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ayesha Indian Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ayesha Indian Cuisine on file is from Oct 24, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ayesha Indian Cuisine?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Ayesha Indian Cuisine.
How does Ayesha Indian Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Ayesha Indian Cuisine most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Ayesha Indian Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Ayesha Indian Cuisine have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ayesha Indian Cuisine means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Ayesha Indian Cuisine inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ayesha Indian Cuisine is inspected around three times per year on average.
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