Naans Indian Grill and Bar
Last inspected: Dec 29, 2025
37
Score
Across the available record, Naans Indian Grill and Bar has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 29, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around 10 violations compared to roughly 13 violations earlier on.
Across the inspection history, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
Naans Indian Grill and Bar's latest score of 37 falls below the Brandon average of 82. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
5
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 29, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Opened container of heavy cream held at 65F. Container sitting on cutting board of flip top unit at cookline. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened package of sliced American cheese observed in flip top cooler not date marked.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in dish area blocked by table.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink in alcove to left of kitchen door.
31B-02-4
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. Training certificates not available for 4 employees.
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. Container of cooked chicken observed in flip top cooler not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in bulk dry rice bin. Operator removed bowls. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed bus tubs wet nesting on clean dish shelf.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottled water and soft drinks in dining area. Ice cream and fries on the floor in walk in freezer. Operator placed items on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Takeout containers on shelf over microwave. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed one case of chicken thawing in standing water. Operator opened internal bag and filled the bag with warm water. Observed case of chicken thawing in unopened box on drainboard of prep sink. Operator placed unopened box into walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed peppers stored over ready to eat items in walk in cooler.
08B-17-4
37
Nov 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee preparing batter with bare hands rinsed hand off in 3 compartment sink without using soap.
12A-20-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee preparing batter with bare hands, then rinse hands in 3 compartment sink.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
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/ CFM arrived during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 4 employees present, only 2 food handler cards available.
53B-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink at cook line. Operator placed soap dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 unlabeled spray bottles observed at mop sink.
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in bulk rice. Operator removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach observed on wall at mop sink. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized the area. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle on prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil. Operator placed on shelf. Multiple items stored on floor in walk in freezer and walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle touching food in bulk cornstarch. Operator placed correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee opened bottled soft drink in reach in cooler. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Takeout containers on shelf over microwave. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Numerous wooden pallets.
33-30-4
26
May 22, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach observed on roll of paper towels. Operator eradicated and discarded the paper towels. Approximately 50 live roaches observed on wall behind / under 3 compartment sink. 2 live roaches observed under Cambro box in storage room. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: 1 live roach on wall above preptable 1 live on reach in cooler door henge 1 live on floor near drive thru window 2 live on floor on cooks line 1 live on bread oven 1 live on cabinet in dry storage 2 live on wall by walk in cooler door 1 live by hot water heater 2 live on floor by clean dishes **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 5 live flies near back door / dry storage. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: 1 live fly landed on operator shoulder **Time Extended**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in dish area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple cases and bags of food stored on the floor in storage room and walk in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in coolers soiled - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean metal pans in dish storage. Operator removed labels - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed take out containers on the floor in storage room. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: **Time Extended**
25-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach under table by kitchen pass through door. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized the area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: 2 dead on floor between reach in coolers on cooks line 1 dead on floor on cooks line 2 dead on floor in dry storage 1 dead in electrical box 1 dead on floor near electrical box 5 dead on floor under clean dish racks Roach droppings under paper towel dispenser, electric outlet 1 dead by Pepsi cooler in front dining area **Time Extended**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler door handles have residue buildup. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
47
May 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 5 live flies near back door / dry storage.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach observed on roll of paper towels. Operator eradicated and discarded the paper towels. Approximately 50 live roaches observed on wall behind / under 3 compartment sink. 2 live roaches observed under Cambro box in storage room.
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk and cooked chicken in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener.
22-02-4
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/ CFM arrived during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator stated biryani is held on time, served or discarded after 4 hours. Sent written time procedures to operator and reviewed. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. No label on bulk corn starch. Operator placed label. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used for scoop in bulk rice. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler door handles have residue buildup.
23-24-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach under table by kitchen pass through door. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized the area.
35A-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 shelf over prep table. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in dish area.
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple cases and bags of food stored on the floor in storage room and walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in bulk corn starch. Operator stored correctly **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior soiled with food debris. Employee cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand sink at dish area and end of cook line.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in coolers soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean metal pans in dish storage. Operator removed labels
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed take out containers on the floor in storage room.
25-05-4
26
Apr 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs and chicken store over cut onions and goat curry in walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At any hand sink
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At dish and server hand sink
31B-03-4
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.
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 potatoes, cooked chicken, sauces and pasta not dated in walk in cooler
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At cook line hand sink
31B-06-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed soiled cloth on cook line for naan bread
21-05-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed opened employee drinks on cook line and storage shelving
12B-07-4
43
Jun 13, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed for chlorine.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand station on cook line. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed flour and cooking oil in dry storage area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in kitchen area.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on trash cans in kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup around door frame and on top of shelf
14-69-4
Basic - Water leaking from faucet/handle. Observed at hand sink on cook line.
29-11-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed spices in dry storage area. Operator covered all spices. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed food storage containers on clean dish storage rack. Employee inverted when prompted. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
43
Oct 10, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple liquid
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic scoop in sink
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Middle sink
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Middle sink
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.middle sink
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gaskets soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cook line, on eastern wall
25-06-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing in standing water
06-01-5
45
Aug 9, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed 1 egg casing on floor in dry storage room **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-09: Observed no egg casings at time of inspection **Time Extended**
35A-23-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches on prep table adjacent to stove on cookline , 4 live roaches on floor under dirty linen hamper adjacent to back door 1 live roach in electrical box next to back door 1 live roach on floor under prep table adjacent to walk-in cooler Approximately 15 live roaches in lemon juice boxes on dry storage shelf **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-09: 10 live roaches on rss hon cooler gasket on cookline 2 live roaches on electrical cabinet 1 live roach on under 3-compartment sink 1 live roach on wall in dish area **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 flies landing on prep table adjacent to lobby door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-09: 1 fly on cookline landing on prep table **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed 2 ceiling tiles missing in dry storage room **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-09: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach behind prep table adjacent to lobby door , 7 dead roaches on floor behind cookline grill top 1 dead roach on soap dispenser at hand sink on cookline 1 dead roach on flour bin on food storage shelf adjacent to walk-in cooler 1 dead roach on mixer machine adjacent to back door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-09: 4 dead roaches on gasket of reachin cooler on cookline 2 dead roaches on floor in dry storage area 1 dead roach on wall in prep area **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
58
Aug 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: Location is operating with an expired license **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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.emailed to manager **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink on service line blocked by tables **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: Observed to boxes stored in hand sink on service line **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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.emailed to manager **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: Observed no proof of employee reporting agreement forms **Admin Complaint**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on prep table **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: Observed employee drinks stored on prep table **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting on dry storage shelf **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed Togo boxes stored on floor in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: Observed Togo boxes stored on floor in kitchen **Time Extended**
25-05-4
55
Nov 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 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. Observed sanitizer tested at 0ppm , the dish machine ran out of sanitizer so the employee replaced and retested at 100ppm **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by prep table **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 3 spray bottles filled with sanitizer not labeled at 3-compartment sink Corrected-observed employee label **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed Employee drink stored on prep table in kitchen Corrected-observed employee voluntarily discard **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up along door frame in walk-in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed portion cups stored on floor on cookline
25-05-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Naans Indian Grill and Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Naans Indian Grill and Bar on file is from Dec 29, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Naans Indian Grill and Bar?
Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Naans Indian Grill and Bar.
How does Naans Indian Grill and Bar compare to other restaurants in Brandon?
Naans Indian Grill and Bar most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Brandon average of 82.
Has Naans Indian Grill and Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Naans Indian Grill and Bar have averaged around 10 violations per visit, down from roughly 13 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Naans Indian Grill and Bar 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 Naans Indian Grill and Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Naans Indian Grill and Bar is inspected around four times per year on average.
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