Indian Street Food
Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025
52
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Indian Street Food stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Nov 20, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to five violations.
The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited two times.
The city-wide average sits at 75, which Indian Street Food's 52 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 20, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
52
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
74
Dec 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the hand wash sink by the swinging door being used as a dump sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed: in the bulk cooked rice in the walk-in cooler, a plate was being used as a scoop. The plate was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed: an employee drink stored on the over head prep shelf, cook line. The cup was moved to the lowest shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed: the wall for the mop sink has been repaired, and needs sealing the holes around the faucet pipes to be completed.
36-24-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed stored food(Dal) in the walk-in cooler below 41°, not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed: the mini pallets by the back door, the paint has been worn off.
14-06-4
70
Jul 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
64
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: processed potato in the hot well at 109F. It was doubled panned, no water in between. The potato's were reheated to 165, boiled water water placed in between. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed: the dish wash machine area hand wash sink was blocked by a rolling cart. The cart was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards in the cook line that are stained.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed: employee drink stored in the glass door refrigerator over guest food. The drink was moved below. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed: a damp cloth under a cutting board on the prep line.
21-04-4
64
Jul 14, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chicken 61F in the left make table.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the left make table, Chicken 61F. This was above the cold holding area. ALSO, in the right make table sauces 44,47,47; **Warning**
03A-02-5
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 plus kitchen staff, no Certified Food Manager on staff.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the cook line cutting board is stained.
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed the cook line handles have dried debris on them.
23-24-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk rice is not labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bulk oil is on the floor in the kitchen.
08B-38-4
52
Jan 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
82
Aug 16, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple containers in Walk-in Cooler not marked with name of item or date prepared.
02C-02-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open behind establishment.
33-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed bag of chicken being thawed in standing bucket of water on the floor of the kitchen.
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed in kitchen working containers of food (flour) removed from original container with no identification of food product stored in container. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed several male employee not wearing hair restraints and preparing food in kitchen.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of flour, containers of cooking oil on the floor in the kitchen.
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed extensive amount of trash on the pad surrounding the two dumpsters behind the establishment.
33-19-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice in ice machine in kitchen
10-08-5
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Indian Street Food last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Indian Street Food on file is from Nov 20, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Indian Street Food?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Indian Street Food.
How does Indian Street Food compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
Indian Street Food most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Gainesville average of 75.
Has Indian Street Food's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Indian Street Food have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Indian Street Food means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Indian Street Food inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Indian Street Food is inspected around three times per year on average.
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