India King Tandoori & Wine
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
86
Score
Going back to 2023, India King Tandoori & Wine has 15 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 5, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around nine violations each.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing seven times across the record.
The city-wide average for Clearwater sits at 79, putting India King Tandoori & Wine on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
15
Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Behind three compartment sink water damage **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-05: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris right side of cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-05: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-05: **Time Extended**
33-23-4
86
Feb 4, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. I piece of tilapia inside reach in cooler fully thawed. Discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 3 live flying insects inside hand wash sink at cook line 1 live flying insect above table with spices stored containers open. 1 live flying insect near back trash can beside can opener. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
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. Was 0 ppm management changed bucket ran multiple times. Now 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal). **Warning**
11-01-5
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. **Warning**
16-33-4
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled, cutting board at cook line soiled **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Brown lamb in walk in cooler made two days ago made on Monday. Employee labeled all items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - handwash sink for employees at cook line not working. Threading for handles are broken for hot and cold. Establishment has the water turned off underneath. Owner unable to get HWS working during inspection. **Warning**
31A-12-4
Basic - At cook line Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on drying rack with clean dishes. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. **Warning**
33-23-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Behind three compartment sink water damage **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled throughout establishment **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Right side Delfield reach in cooler at cook line. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris right side of cook line. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottles on back prep table with can opener. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4
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. I piece of tilapia inside reach in cooler fully thawed. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All handles throughout establishment. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Inside red curry containers, sugar containers spices rack. **Warning**
14-01-5
17
Jul 28, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-28: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
90
Jul 16, 2025
Complaint Full
6 critical violations. 6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 16 violations
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. 0 ppm bucket under DM empty. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly near dishwasher **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 73 degrees Replaced water **Warning**
10-05-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice in bowl on top of microwave 91 degrees. Employee discarded Rice in hot holding unit rice maker 96 degrees. **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook rubbed forehand then engaged in frying cauliflower. **Warning**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee changed gloves but did not wash hands. Instructed to wash hands. **Warning**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee used a bowl of soapy water on shelve near cook line to drip his hands after handling raw chicken. Then touched fryer basket and cook pita bread. Educated cook. Asked cook to wash hands. **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Spoke with owner will not be here for an hour and a half. Employee went to get sanitizer during inspection. establishment went to the store and purchased chlorine tablets. Set up three compartment sink. 50 ppm.**Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
22-38-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pasta made 15th of July no date on item in walk in fridge **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on rack at cook line **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. During inspection observed front hand wash sink at cook line water turned off because the faucet handles not working. Right side broken. **Warning**
29-09-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Raw fish in reach in freezer not covered. Covered during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Warning**
12B-07-4
18
Apr 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken made 3-25 no date mark inside walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: Chicken made 4-7 no date mark inside walk in cooler. Date marked during inspection **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled at cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave handles soiled at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
82
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. During inspection observed front hand wash sink at cook line water turned off because the faucet handles not working. When turned on kept spinning. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at near dishwasher handwash sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken made 3-25 no date mark inside walk in cooler. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled at cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of potatoes on floor. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. During inspection observed front hand wash sink at cook line water turned off because the faucet handles not working. When turned on kept spinning. **Warning**
29-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee on prep table next to rice cooker. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave handles soiled at cook line. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-03-4
50
Jan 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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 2024-11-07: dhalush cook 4 months, service nikhil 6 months **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Sharath Ambadipudi Serv safe 4-10-24 service nikhil 6 months preparing rice during call back **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
90
Nov 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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 2024-11-07: dhalush cook 4 months, service nikhil 6 months **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: **Time Extended**
16-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
82
Nov 4, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Large pan of makhani sauce Heavy wiping cream sitting on grill not warming was sitting on grill for 8 hours. Stop sale issued **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 6 inside trash can, 1 on dry storage rack 2 under three compartment sink. 9 total **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Next to cook line. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
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/ Akahal 4 months cook Dishwasher 2weeks James , dhalush cook 4 months, service nikhil 6 months. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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 - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on deli cooler cook line employee moved **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor bag of potatoes on the floor of walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. **Warning**
08B-12-5
32
May 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards at cook line soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-22: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
90
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
58
Dec 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
95
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over ready to eat green sauce. Owner moved **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
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 at 0 ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice hot holding at 110F. Manger threw away. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Deli cooler st cook line Poultry (70F - Cold Holding); Indian cheese (50F - Cold Holding); yogurt (50F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (49F - Cold Holding); Lamb (43F - Cold Holding); butter (50F - Cold Holding) Moved all items to bottom reach in cooler. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. All Hand washing sinks. Employee replaced **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Used for dispensing rice in rice hot holding container. Removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys shelf above reach in cooler Employee moved **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Yogurt stored on floor of walk in cooler. Employee moved. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08B-38-4
37
Jul 5, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on prep table in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-05: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
90
Apr 18, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning**
50-08-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on prep table in kitchen **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator plans submitted but not yet approved. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In back of house ice machine has mold like debris inside. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dry rack had items wet nesting containers. Educated operator and chef. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-08-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was India King Tandoori & Wine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at India King Tandoori & Wine on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at India King Tandoori & Wine?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at India King Tandoori & Wine.
How does India King Tandoori & Wine compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
India King Tandoori & Wine most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Clearwater average of 79.
Has India King Tandoori & Wine's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at India King Tandoori & Wine have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at India King Tandoori & Wine 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 India King Tandoori & Wine inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, India King Tandoori & Wine is inspected around five times per year on average.
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