KARMA INDIAN BISTRO AND RESTAURANT

Name: KARMA INDIAN BISTRO AND RESTAURANT
Address: 1708 3 ST NORTH, JACKSONVILLE BEACH, FL, 32250, US
Rating: 76.8

1708 3 ST NORTH, JACKSONVILLE BEACH, FL 32250

License #2616212

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76.8 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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KARMA INDIAN BISTRO AND RESTAURANT in JACKSONVILLE BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 76.8 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 17, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 23 total violations — 3 critical, 2 major, 18 minor.

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Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on reach in cooler located on cook line deeply grooved.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table located on cook line. Employee removed and stored properly .
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing window cleaner without a label. Employee placed label on spray bottle.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old stickers on clean containers stored on dry rack in back room across from $ compartment sink.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed on cook line next to stand alone cooler box of cooking oil stored on the floor. Employee removed and stored properly .
[14-86-1] Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed in stand alone freezer frozen raw chicken stored in non food grade to go bags.
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing a bracelet.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air vent near 3 compartment sink soiled with dust.
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tanks near soda station on the front not adequately secured.

Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle containing sanitizer stored on table above dishes. Manager removed and stored properly.
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen lamb, and chicken in prep sink to thaw. Employee turned water on.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal items stored on top of dishes. Employee removed and stored properly.
[11-26-1] 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. Observed establishment without proof of employee health agreement responsibility. Inspector provided copy of employee health agreement form. Manager on duty had employees sign off after explaining Employee health agreement form.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensils in pan of water at 73F. Manager placed container on stove.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Butter (56F - Cold Holding)sitting in a pan on prep table. Manager removed and stored properly to cool.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed in use wiping cloth stored under cutting boards in kitchen.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service to go containers stored on floor in kitchen. Manager removed and stored properly.
[29-18-4] Drain cover(s) missing. Observed prep sink without drain cover.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in closet not stored to dry. Manager hung mops to dry properly.
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tanks in front counter near soda station not adequately secured.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed large containers of flour stored on floor of kitchen.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed large containers containing flour and salt without a label.
[12B-12-5] Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drinks in cup without lid or straw stored on reach in cooler. Employee removed and stored properly.

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