MASALA MANTRA INDIAN BISTRO
12961 N MAIN ST STE 106
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
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).