MASALA MANTRA INDIAN BISTRO
12961 N MAIN ST STE 106
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/25/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
6
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At wait station, ice machine deflection plate spiked.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At cook line, 2 knives stored in crack between reach-in cooler and prep table. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In seasoning room, scoops in bulk flour and sugar have handles touching product. Person in Charge moved scoops. Corrected On-Site
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At cook line, interior of microwave has build up on side panel.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. In prep area, aluminum pans on top shelf not inverted. Person in Charge inverted. Also, at bar, case of straws stored on floor. Person in Charge moved. Corrected On-Site
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At bar, standing water in beer keg reach-in cooler. OIC had employee clean. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, 2 pans of raw shrimp stored on shelf over yogurt containers. Employee moved shrimp to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At wait station in under counter reach-in cooler, dessert cheese (46F - Cold Holding). Person in Charge stated item in cooler overnight. In walk-in cooler, lamb (60F - Cold Holding). Person in Charge stated item was removed from freezer yesterday, held in walk-in cooler overnight, not out today.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At wait station in under counter reach-in cooler, dessert cheese (46F - Cold Holding). Person in Charge stated item in cooler overnight. In walk-in cooler, lamb (60F - Cold Holding). Person in Charge stated item was removed from freezer yesterday, held in walk-in cooler overnight, not out today. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At cook line, handwash sink blocked by cart with bread dough. Employee moved cart. Corrected On-Site
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 6 food handler employees present, no Certified Food Manager present.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar, no towels at handwash sink. Employee supplied. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/25/2025 revealed 12 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 11/5/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
3
Basic
3
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk-in cooler, container of chutney and bag of carrots stored on floor. Operator moved to shelves. In dry storage room, container of cashews stored on floor. Operator moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line on burners, utensils in standing water at 78f, 88f. Heat turned off. Operator turned on burners. Also, in soda station ice bin, scoop handle touching ice. Operator moved scoop. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At front bar, standing water in beer keg reach-in cooler. Operator had employee clean. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 08B-56-4:High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. At wait station/ drink station, container of lemons stored in ice.
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. In dry storage room, observed 1 flying insect.
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In white reach-in freezer, bags of shrimp stored over open bag of fries and open container of ice cream. In silver triple door reach-in freezer, case of raw chicken stored over metal pans of lentils. Operator moved all,items to,proper storage. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-03-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. At wait station/ drink station, container of lemons stored in ice.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At wait station/drink station, in small black reach-in cooler, rice pudding (50F - Cold Holding); cooked vegetables in sauce (47F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items out for lunch. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Certified Food Manager certificate expired for Sudev Valavil 10/8/2024
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. In prep area, can opener blade has build up. Operator moved to be washed. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar handwash sink, no paper towels. Operator supplied. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/5/2024 revealed 11 total violations (5 high priority, 3 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 4/18/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At cook line, cell phone stored on shelf above reach-in cooler. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floors,walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At dish area, ceiling vents have dust build up. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At cook line, knife and spatula between reach-in coolers. Operator removed to be washed. Corrected On-Site
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In dry storage room, scoop in bulk salt container has handle touching food. Operator moved scoop. Also, in rice warmer, scoop in rice with handle touching food. Operator moved scoop. Corrected On-Site
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. At wait station pass thru area, open case of plastic lids stored on floor. Operator moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At front bar, standing water in beer keg reach-in cooler.
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm), operator changed container and primed, retest at 0ppm. Operator called for service. Technician arrived during inspection. Retested at 100ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, raw shrimp and raw salmon stored on shelf above ready to eat yogurt. Operator moved raw items to proper storage. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, in top section of flip top reach-in cooler, goat, cooked onion (44-45F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items placed in service for 1.5 hours, lid opened during lunch. Operator closed lid. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At cook line, hose bibb by handwash sink missing back flow preventer.
- 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. Multiple employees present, hired less than 60 days, no proof available. Operator has dbpr form. Operator had all employees present review and sign form. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/18/2024 revealed 11 total violations (4 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 9/18/2023
High Priority
7
Intermediate
4
Basic
12
Total
23
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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. Employee glass of water on prep table in kitchen. Glass removed. Corrected On-Site
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Ceiling vent cover near dish machine. Vent cover cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of oil on floor in kitchen.
- 33-15-4:Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Shared dumpster outside of establishment. Operator states that landlord was notified. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Shared dumpster outside of establishment.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in container of water on cook line 116F. Water discarded. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Two towels under green and white cutting boards on cook line. Towels removed. Corrected On-Site
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Shared dumpster outside of establishment.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Foil to go containers on top shelf above pass through window. Containers inverted. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Cut onions stored in walk in cooler. Onions covered. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth on back prep table in kitchen. Cloth moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-20-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. At hand washing sink at end of cook line, cook on cook line did not use soup to wash hands and did not wash hands for 10-15 seconds. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Four live flies observed in establishment.
- 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel/cloth used as food contact surface. Utensil wrapped in dry cloth used to press bread on cook line. Utensil wrapped in plastic. Corrected On-Site
- 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Manager states they use household chemical inside establishment.
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In back standup silver freezer, raw shrimp stored over ready to eat bread. Items moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cream stored in reach in cooler on cook line 46F. Cream was kept out of cooler for approximately 15 minutes. Cream placed back in cooler. Rechecked temperature 42F. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On shelf in dry storage area, caulk gun with caulk leaking out over bulk food items. Caulk moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 11-27-4: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. No written plan available. Inspector emailed Form 5030-104. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board on cook line.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink near triple sink. Towels provided. Corrected On-Site
- 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. In reach in cooler on cook line, cooked chicken prepared two days prior not dated. Chicken dated by employee. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/18/2023 revealed 23 total violations (7 high priority, 4 intermediate, 12 basic).