CURRY MANTRA
6127 WESTWOOD BLVD
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.3/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/24/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
7
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Deli container in rice cooker, in sugar Ben Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cookline
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In kitchen ice machine Corrected On-Site
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. On cookline left of make table Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In front beverage cooler Corrected On-Site
- 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink. Next to ice machine
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar bin next to ice machine Repeat Violation
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. yogurt drink (49F - Cold Holding) operator discarded. In berate cooler behind front counter
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/24/2025 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 9/17/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
6
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Deli container in rice cooker
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. On cookline left of make table
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In low boy under microwave
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken in standing water Repeat Violation
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar bin next to ice machine
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at make table on cookline
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In kitchen, wedged between ice machine and refrigerator. Cannot be accessed
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front counter
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Near dish, at front counterCorrected On-Site Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/17/2024 revealed 10 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 5/8/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
12
Total
13
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwaves. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: **Time Extended**
- 24-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Bowls on top of prep area across from kettles. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: **Time Extended**
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Alcohol license displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table cookline. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: **Time Extended**
- 08B-49-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Bottle of drinks in 2 door across from kettles. Operator labeled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in door on make line on cookline. Freezer door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: **Time Extended**
- 10-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cookline. Operator replaced water and put on grill to get to temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: **Time Extended**
- 38-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. 2 lights over hood. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handwash sink by ware washing area. Hood and vents very soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: **Time Extended**
- 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Front counter where bottle drinks are. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: **Time Extended**
- 08B-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken, cooked onions in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: **Time Extended**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked chicken in walk in. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/8/2024 revealed 13 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 12 basic).
Inspection on 3/12/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
17
Total
22
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwaves. Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen Warning
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Bowls on top of prep area across from kettles. Warning
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Alcohol license displayed. Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table cookline. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Bottle of drinks in 2 door across from kettles. Operator labeled. Warning
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. On prep area front counter 2 open bottles of water. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in door on make line on cookline. Freezer door. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions in kitchen. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cookline. Operator replaced water and put on grill to get to temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Over to go containers, microwave and bowls by refrigerator. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. 2 lights over hood. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handwash sink by ware washing area. Hood and vents very soiled. Warning
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers in kitchen. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Front counter where bottle drinks are. Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken, cooked onions in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pan of frozen cooked chicken sitting out at room temperature to thaw. Operator put back in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked chicken in walk in. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink by ice machine blocked by container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 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/ Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any 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. Bottle of degreaser and bleach in kitchen. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/12/2024 revealed 22 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 17 basic).
Inspection on 1/4/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
7
Total
13
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In kitchen over three compartment sink - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At make table on cookline Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk-in freezer and walk-in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: **Time Extended**
- 10-08-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Behind bar Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Near ice machine - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: **Time Extended**
- 06-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Vegetables in standing water - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: **Time Extended**
- 14-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Shelf on top on low boy cooler in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: **Time Extended**
- 12A-10-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook wiped face then handled plated food. Operator coached employee on proper hand washing **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: **Time Extended**
- 09-01-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed cook handle naan with bare hands. Cook plating chicken handled with bare hands. Operator coached employee on proper glove usage **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: **Time Extended**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (50F - Cold Holding); lamb (48F - Cold Holding); goat (48F - Cold Holding); chickpeas (51F - Cold Holding); cream based sauces (51F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (50F - Cold Holding)in make table across from cook line. Operator states in unit less then four hours and will keep lid closed. Advised that the unit appeared to not be holding temperature Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: Chicken 47F Goat 48F Cream based sauces 49F Heavy Cream 49F Lamb 48F Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04:
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Buckets in front of sink near ice machine Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: **Time Extended**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Near ice machine - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: **Time Extended**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in walk-in not labeled Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/4/2024 revealed 13 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 10/26/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
7
Total
14
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In kitchen over three compartment sink - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At make table on cookline Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk-in freezer and walk-in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: **Time Extended**
- 10-08-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Behind bar Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Near ice machine - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: **Time Extended**
- 06-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Vegetables in standing water - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: **Time Extended**
- 14-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Shelf on top on low boy cooler in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: **Time Extended**
- 12A-10-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook wiped face then handled plated food. Operator coached employee on proper hand washing **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: **Time Extended**
- 09-01-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed cook handle naan with bare hands. Cook plating chicken handled with bare hands. Operator coached employee on proper glove usage **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: **Time Extended**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (50F - Cold Holding); lamb (48F - Cold Holding); goat (48F - Cold Holding); chickpeas (51F - Cold Holding); cream based sauces (51F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (50F - Cold Holding)in make table across from cook line. Operator states in unit less then four hours and will keep lid closed. Advised that the unit appeared to not be holding temperature Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: Chicken 47°F Goat 48°F Cream based sauces 49°F Heavy Cream 49°F Lamb 48°F Admin Complaint
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: **Time Extended**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Buckets in front of sink near ice machine Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: **Time Extended**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Near ice machine - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: **Time Extended**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in walk-in not labeled Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/26/2023 revealed 14 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 10/24/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
7
Total
14
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In kitchen over three compartment sink
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At make table on cookline Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk-in freezer and walk-in cooler
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Behind bar Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Near ice machine
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Vegetables in standing water
- 14-06-4:Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Shelf on top on low boy cooler in kitchen
- 12A-10-4:High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook wiped face then handled plated food. Operator coached employee on proper hand washing **Corrective Action Taken**
- 09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed cook handle naan with bare hands. Cook plating chicken handled with bare hands. Operator coached employee on proper glove usage **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (50F - Cold Holding); lamb (48F - Cold Holding); goat (48F - Cold Holding); chickpeas (51F - Cold Holding); cream based sauces (51F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (50F - Cold Holding)in make table across from cook line. Operator states in unit less then four hours and will keep lid closed. Advised that the unit appeared to not be holding temperature Warning
- 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/ Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Buckets in front of sink near ice machine Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Near ice machine
- 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. Multiple items in walk-in not labeled Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/24/2023 revealed 14 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 7 basic).