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MASALA MANTRA THE INDIAN BISTRO

4518 DEL PRADO BLVD S UNIT 1-2

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 1/2/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10706743

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 10/29/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8834513

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
  • 33-23-4:Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Educated operator on having non absorbent pad underneath grease receptacle. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container containing green frozen puree and spice bottles. Warning
  • 12A-02-4:High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then touched clean dishes. Educated operator. Operator educated employee. Employee washed hands before leaving inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. Operator cleaned can opener. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53A-07-6: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
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Warning

Inspection Date: 9/24/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8841177

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 7/26/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8834159

  • 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb behind establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-26: **Time Extended**
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. Observed 8 employees on duty during inspection. 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-26: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8779457

  • 21-05-5:Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Tandoori oven towel. Warning
  • 12B-12-5:Basic - 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. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 33-23-4:Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Warning
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris on outside of equipment. Warning
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Chickpea flour. Educated operator on labeling containers. Operator labeled containers. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 10-05-5:High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator changed out water. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw chicken stored over ready to eat sauce. Educated operator on proper storage of raw animal foods. Operator placed container of raw chicken on bottom shelf. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed lcut melon 50F less than 4 hours at buffet. Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed lentils 129F hot hold less than 4 hours at buffet. Warning
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb behind establishment. Warning
  • 31A-07-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in food preparation/wait station area. Warning
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. Observed 8 employees on duty during inspection. 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
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed precooked carrot not date marked. Operator date marked. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Educated operator on the importance of updating employee training every 3 years. Repeat Violation Warning

Inspection Date: 11/27/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8463525

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen. Educated operator on importance of having smooth and easily cleanable ceiling tiles. Repeat Violation
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust-like substance. Kitchen. Educated operator on importance of cleaning vents. Repeat Violation
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Cook line. Operator removed knife. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Educated operator on proper storage of tongs. Operator removed tongs. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Educated operator on having dumpster lid closed. Repeat Violation
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Margarine bottle. Operator labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-02-4:High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed rice at buffet not protected/covered by lid. Operator placed lid on rice. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with dough.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw shrimp stored on shelving above cooked vegetables. Operator placed raw shrimp to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Inspection Date: 8/3/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8378231

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust-like substance.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator corrected. Corrected On-Site
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted containers. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Yogurt chutneys 48F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator moved chutneys to working reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb behind establishment.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to dishmachine. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-26-1: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. Operator completed forms before leaving inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.