Namaste India
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
52
Score
Namaste India has been inspected eight times since 2022. On Jan 21, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
By comparison, the average North Miami facility scores 80, putting Namaste India on the weaker side. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed chicken in direct contact with a nonfood grade bag inside walk in cooler. Manager changed removed it.
14-31-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed a non food grade plastic container in direct contact with chi-pea. Manager changed the container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-15-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork lam, vegetables held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside walk in cooler. Manager put a date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed a dishwasher not sanitizing the dishes. I explained the correct way to do it. **Corrected On-Site**
16-13-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table.
21-12-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.
22-08-4
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Aug 11, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed clean dishes stored next to hand washing sink exposed to splash. Manager removed them. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-27-4
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. Fish no longer frozen and not removed from ROP.
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees in kitchen area. Manager provided hair nets. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Towel under the cutting board. Manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
78
Jan 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop used to serve rice. Manager changed the water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-05-5
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. New employee. Form was provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cooked lamb inside reach in freezer.
02C-04-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
67
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
82
Feb 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water temperature 86°F. Manager changed the water and heated to 1188°F **Corrected On-Site**
10-05-5
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. Form was provided to operator **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. No food debris was observed.
22-08-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On top of the preparation table.
21-12-4
70
Aug 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Mar 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scope for cooking rice inside standing water at 100°F
10-05-5
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. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
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. Form was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven
22-08-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On top of the preparation table.
21-12-4
61
Aug 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed a nonfood grade plastic container with peeled onions. Advised manager.
14-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed items stored inside hand washing sink. Advised manager he removed it.
31A-11-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women restroom.
32-04-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven
22-08-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves soiled
14-17-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Namaste India last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Namaste India on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Namaste India?
Across the inspection record, “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Namaste India.
How does Namaste India compare to other restaurants in North Miami?
Namaste India most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the North Miami average of 80.
Has Namaste India's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Namaste India have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Namaste India 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 Namaste India inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Namaste India is inspected around two times per year on average.
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