Taste of India
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026
82
Score
Taste of India has been inspected 12 times since 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 21, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Stored food not covered” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Destin restaurant, which scores around 90. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 21, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marking on any food stored in walk-in cooler/food prepared on site held over 24 hours but less than 7 days per operator.
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl without handle stored inside salt and sugar. Operator removed bowl during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored atop food prep table and atop a food service lid on clean drying rack in ware washing area. Operator removed phones during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
82
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Buffet line condiments and hot bar TCS food to include Marsalis Curries and Goat offerings . **Warning**
08B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage areas. Food observed stored and cooling in hall adjacent to walk in freezer and ice machine. Hall ceiling open metal rafter.
36-37-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Walk in freezer uncovered chicken curry Covered during the inspection . **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
78
May 22, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 4 rodent droppings observed on top of dishwasher. Rodent droppings removed. Dishwasher top washed and sanitized during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen hand wash sink Paper towels / napkins stocked during the inspection **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Ware-wash area **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
70
Mar 5, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-07-6
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 - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Walls at ware wash area and opposite side wall ( wall to storage hall )
36-03-4
Basic - Wall damaged and stained with mold like substance behind dishwasher.
36-24-5
74
Jan 19, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Stored food not covered. Chicken cooling in walk in cooler not covered. Employee placed a lid over chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. 3 missing ceiling tiles in kitchen and on cook line.
36-36-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bag of onions stored on wrack on floor less than 1 inch. Employee removed onions and placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Raw chicken thighs stored on floor in walk in freezer. Oil jugs stored on floor on cook line.
08B-38-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. 2 soiled dry cloths stored on cutting board at make table on cook line.
21-10-4
78
Dec 4, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Nov 27, 2023
Complaint Full
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 2023-11-27: Upon callback No proof of employee training in place . D6DM notified **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90
Sep 26, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked rice located in glass door line upright . Raw chicken moved below ready to eat food during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Drink ice at front bar - Soda gun, scoop handle and drink bottles stored in direct contact with drink ice.
01B-03-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot buffet Chicken 107/99F Less than 1 hr.
03B-01-6
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
Intermediate - No soap, hand wash sign , paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at front bar hand wash sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Clean metal bowls and plates not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Buffet line
24-05-4
Basic - Faucet/handle in disrepair at front bar hand wash sink. Hot water handle
29-09-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Open exposed goat stored in walk in freezer. Box sealed during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
45
Apr 4, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with self-closing doors. Front restrooms
32-04-4
Basic - Dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Rear of restaurant
33-23-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen hand wash sink
31B-04-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taste of India last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taste of India on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taste of India?
Across the inspection record, “stored food not covered” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taste of India.
How does Taste of India compare to other restaurants in Destin?
Taste of India most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Destin average of 90.
Has Taste of India's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taste of India have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taste of India 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 Taste of India inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taste of India is inspected around four times per year on average.
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