PlateScore

India Palace

A

2941 W Bell Rd, Phoenix 85053

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-91419

Score based on 9 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 22, 2026.

96
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Oct 5, 2023 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 8, 2024 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 23, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 7, 2024 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Feb 3, 2025 — Routine — score 83 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)May 27, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Oct 9, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 5, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jun 4, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history9 on record

2026

Jun 4, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection.

Feb 5, 2026Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedCore4-602.11

Inspector's notes

Observed can open soiled with excessive food debris. Instructed PIC to wash, rinse and sanitize the can opener. Recommended increasing cleaning regimen. Discussed cleaning/sanitizing frequency and procedures

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4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.

2025

Oct 9, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

May 27, 2025Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#6 — Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco UseCore2-401.11

Inspector's notes

Observed bottle of Gatorade along cook line in kitchen. No food or drink for employees may be in the kitchen unless in an assigned break area. Drink was removed from cook line. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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2-401.11 - Core: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco

Feb 3, 2025Routine1 priority2 coreB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed methods of using shallow containers for cooling prepped foods. Also discussed doing portions of buffet and not whole buffet prep in morning.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed cut raw lamb in 5 gallon containers in walk in cooler with a temperature of 43-45*F As per the main cook, lamb was cut the night before and placed into the containers. Cold hold of food must be held at 41*F or lower. Lamb was placed into shallow containers to rapidly cool to 41*F. Advised staff to cool in shallow containers with loosely covered or uncovered util product reaches 41*F. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you.https://www.maricopa.gov/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlCore3-501.15

Inspector's notes

Observed cooked and cooled potatoes and ground meat in walk in cooler at 44*F. As per the main cook, items were removed from walk in cooler portioned to prep buffet table and were placed back into the walk in cooler tightly covered with plastic wrap approximately 90 minutes prior to the inspection. Advised staff to loosely cover or uncover until items reach 41*F, also to pull out fewer items when preparing food for buffet. Items were loosely covered to quickly chill back to 41*F. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-501.15 (B) - Core: Cooling Methods; Covered and Properly Arranged Containers. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

Observed unclean (gray/black discoloration) of walls at mop sink. Observed some spices, dry ingredients build up in corners on floor around dry storage Surfaces are to be cleaned at regular intervals to prevent built up of food and other debris. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

2024

Oct 7, 2024Routine1 priority1 coreall corrected on siteB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#6 — Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco UseCore2-401.11

Inspector's notes

Observed employee drink (Plastic single use water bottle with twist off top) and prep station in kitchen. Drinks are to be stored in as assigned break area. Drink was removed from kitchen. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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2-401.11 - Core: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed raw chicken in marinade of yogurt, oil and spices at 45-47*F. As per the chef and person in charge the item was prepared at approximately 6pm on 10/6/2024 and placed in walk in cooler to chill.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you.https://www.maricopa.gov/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. Advised the staff to cool product back to 41*F within 4 hours after preparing, verify that food is at 41*F and then cover. Owner discarded product at time of inspection Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

May 23, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Observed that staff are utilizing walk in freezer to cool foods overnight (prep for buffet).Discussed storage of bulk ingredients.Verbally discussed Notice of Inspection Rights with Jatinder D.Emailed copy of inspection report to facility.Emailed copy of 72 hour notice with inspection.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or • Contact the Department using the email addresses below, o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review) If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Signer: Jatinder Dosajh

Feb 8, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.A pattern of non-compliance is developing for Priority violation # 20, 3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), which has been noted during this inspection. An Active Managerial Control Intervention Visit was offered to the person in charge. Failure to correct repeat violations may result in legal action.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Copies of cooling charts and cooling parameters were provided to assist in verifying cooling practices.Verbally discussed Notice of Inspection Rights with Jatinder D.Emailed copy of inspection report to facility.Emailed copy of 72 hour notice with inspection.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or • Contact the Department using the email addresses below, o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review) If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: B,Embargo Lbs: 15,Signer: Jatinder Dosanjh

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding. Observed chicken in walk in cooler that had been prepared the night before (2/7/2024) in walk in cooler at 57-60*F. Cold hold of food to be 41*F or lower once cooled. Discussed process with cook and owner, food was prepared the night before and placed in 8 inch deep plastic totes to cool overnight. Advised operator to cool foods in shallow containers no deeper that 2 inches in depth for thick products, and to have morning staff verify cold hold temperatures in walk in cooler using a metal stem thermometer. Staff will also utilize the freezer to help with cooling. Paperwork emailed to verify cooling practices emailed to owner. Chicken in 8 inch tote was embargoed and discarded. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

2023

Oct 5, 2023Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Verbally discussed Notice of Inspection Rights with Jatinder D.Emailed copy of inspection report to facility.Emailed copy of 72 hour notice with inspection.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or • Contact the Department using the email addresses below, o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review) If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: B,Embargo Lbs: 16,Signer: Jatinder Dosanjh

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding. Observed chicken product 46*F, and beef product 49*F in walk in cooler with prepared date of 10/4/2023. As per the owner, items were prepared the evening before and placed in walk in cooler overnight (more than 4 hours). Cold hold of food to be 41*F or lower when stored in walk in cooler. Advised owner that employees should verify cold hold temperatures using a metal stem thermometer. Both chicken and beef were discarded by owner. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 22, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →