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LAJAWAB INDIAN CUISINE

LAJAWAB INDIAN CUISINE has 9 health inspections on file for its ST. PETERSBURG location, with an overall rating of 2.5/5. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

2705 54 AVE N STE 3

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/18/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10910462

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop cooked rice in kitchen. Manager removed and provided scoop. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Door handle to walk-in cooler heavily soiled.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting on metal pans on shelf above three compartment sink.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy accumulation of grease behind and under the cook-line in kitchen.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor in kitchen. 5 gallon buckets of sauces stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in reach in freezer located in dry storage room.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooking utensils in a 5 gallon buckets of sauces of water stored on floor.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven with heavy accumulation of debris on cook line.
  • 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. White reach-in freezer in dry storage room broken with exposed insulation in the interior.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in coolers soiled in kitchen.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior shelves of reach-in coolers soiled.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Brown bags stored on floor in dry storage room.
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked cauliflower (49F - Cold Holding) cooked garbanzo in sauce (50F - Cold Holding) Inside reach-in cooler located upon immediately entering kitchen. Items were prepared the following evening. Did not cool within proper cooling parameters.
  • 01B-36-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. cooked cauliflower (49F - Cold Holding) cooked garbanzo in sauce (50F - Cold Holding) Inside reach-in cooler located upon immediately entering kitchen. Items were prepared the following evening. Did not cool within proper cooling parameters.
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Two live flies observed at dish machine. Not landing on food contact surfaces. Discussed with manager to try to keep rear doors closed and if insects are observed landing on food contact surfaces to sanitize the area and equipment.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Case of raw chicken stored next to cooked chicken in walk-in cooler. Manager relocated items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 01B-38-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. yogurt based sauce (50F - Cold Holding) inside reach-in cooler located immediately upon entering kitchen prepared the prior evening. Item did not adequately cool within proper parameters.
  • 03D-07-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. yogurt based sauce (50F - Cold Holding) inside reach-in cooler located immediately upon entering kitchen prepared the prior evening. Item did not adequately cool within proper parameters.
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Container of half and half not date marked after opening.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Magnetic knife holder with a build up of debris above three compartment sink.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink next to prep table. Manager provided during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed butter held out of temperature. Manager states they melt the butter and hold it for three hour increments. Establishment does not have a written plan for the procedure. Discussed with manager to either hold the butter cold at 41F or keep it hot holding it at 135F. Additionally discussed time as a public health control guidelines. Inspector will provide time as a public health control guidelines and application at the conclusion of the inspection.
  • 05-10-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. cooked cauliflower (49F - Cold Holding) cooked garbanzo in sauce (50F - Cold Holding) yogurt based sauce (50F - Cold Holding) Inside reach-in cooler did not meet cooling parameters. Establishment has probe thermometers however they are not being used to check temperatures.
  • 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. Only some items date marked in various cold holding units. Discussed with manager. Repeat Violation
  • 16-53-4:Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Tested at only 91F.

Inspection Date: 2/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10740418

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of nuts on floor in dry storage
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Packages of frozen chicken in standing water in prep area Operator started water Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Operator moved raw shell eggs from upper shelf of reach in cooler to bottom of cooler Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Poultry (57F - Cold Holding) operator moved to walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cooks line Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Cooks line Corrected On-Site
  • 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Walk in cooler racks
  • 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. Several items in walk in cooler require date marking. Discussed with operator

Inspection Date: 12/11/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10739250

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 12/10/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10738152

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 7 dead roaches in dining room 5 dead roaches in dry storage room One dead roach near ice machine carrying egg sac One dead roach near bathrooms - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: 8 dead roaches behind coolers in dry storage room 2 dead roaches inside dish machine **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: 1 dead roach behind door in bathroom hallway **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: 2 dead roaches in dish sink near dish machine. 1 dead roach in dish storage rack on cooks line **Time Extended**
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear kitchen screen door open - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 25 live roaches under reach in cooler in dry storage room 2 live roaches in pos cabinet in lobby 1 live roach in door jam of dry storage room 25 live roaches under right reach in cooler in dry storage room 7 live roaches on air filter in between coolers in dry storage room 14 live roaches in wall next to dish machine 1 roach on outlet behind reach in cooler on cooks line 2 roaches under prep prep table on cooks line - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: 3 live roaches on reach in coolers in dry storage room 1 live roach on trash can in bathroom hallway 1 live roach in bathroom cabinet in men's room 2 live roaches in reach in cooler gaskets near entrance of kitchen 1 live roach on ceiling above cooks line 1 live roach behind metal pipe near cooks line 2 live roaches in corner of make line shelf 14 live roaches inside clean dish shelving at end of cooks line 1 live roach on dish machine wall 1 live roach on wall above 3 compartment sink 2 live roaches running across lobby floor **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: 1 live roach in men's bathroom cabinet 1 live roach behind fire extinguisher in bathroom hallway 5 live roaches in security light above entrance to kitchen 1 live roach behind pipe above cooks line 1 live roach on ceiling above dish machine 1 live roach in ceiling corner near walk in cooler and clean dish rack **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: 1 live roach on wall behind reach in cooler near entrance of kitchen 3 live roaches on ceiling/in wall crack above dish machine 1 live roach under dish machine on wall 1 live roach running out from under cooks line 1 live roach on fly light at end of cooks line **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 12/9/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10737686

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 7 dead roaches in dining room 5 dead roaches in dry storage room One dead roach near ice machine carrying egg sac One dead roach near bathrooms - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: 8 dead roaches behind coolers in dry storage room 2 dead roaches inside dish machine **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: 1 dead roach behind door in bathroom hallway **Time Extended**
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear kitchen screen door open - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: **Time Extended**
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 25 live roaches under reach in cooler in dry storage room 2 live roaches in pos cabinet in lobby 1 live roach in door jam of dry storage room 25 live roaches under right reach in cooler in dry storage room 7 live roaches on air filter in between coolers in dry storage room 14 live roaches in wall next to dish machine 1 roach on outlet behind reach in cooler on cooks line 2 roaches under prep prep table on cooks line - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: 3 live roaches on reach in coolers in dry storage room 1 live roach on trash can in bathroom hallway 1 live roach in bathroom cabinet in men's room 2 live roaches in reach in cooler gaskets near entrance of kitchen 1 live roach on ceiling above cooks line 1 live roach behind metal pipe near cooks line 2 live roaches in corner of make line shelf 14 live roaches inside clean dish shelving at end of cooks line 1 live roach on dish machine wall 1 live roach on wall above 3 compartment sink 2 live roaches running across lobby floor **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: 1 live roach in men's bathroom cabinet 1 live roach behind fire extinguisher in bathroom hallway 5 live roaches in security light above entrance to kitchen 1 live roach behind pipe above cooks line 1 live roach on ceiling above dish machine 1 live roach in ceiling corner near walk in cooler and clean dish rack **Time Extended**
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 12/9/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10736822

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 7 dead roaches in dining room 5 dead roaches in dry storage room One dead roach near ice machine carrying egg sac One dead roach near bathrooms - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: 8 dead roaches behind coolers in dry storage room 2 dead roaches inside dish machine **Time Extended**
  • 13-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: **Time Extended**
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear kitchen screen door open - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: **Time Extended**
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 25 live roaches under reach in cooler in dry storage room 2 live roaches in pos cabinet in lobby 1 live roach in door jam of dry storage room 25 live roaches under right reach in cooler in dry storage room 7 live roaches on air filter in between coolers in dry storage room 14 live roaches in wall next to dish machine 1 roach on outlet behind reach in cooler on cooks line 2 roaches under prep prep table on cooks line - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: 3 live roaches on reach in coolers in dry storage room 1 live roach on trash can in bathroom hallway 1 live roach in bathroom cabinet in men's room 2 live roaches in reach in cooler gaskets near entrance of kitchen 1 live roach on ceiling above cooks line 1 live roach behind metal pipe near cooks line 2 live roaches in corner of make line shelf 14 live roaches inside clean dish shelving at end of cooks line 1 live roach on dish machine wall 1 live roach on wall above 3 compartment sink 2 live roaches running across lobby floor **Time Extended**
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 8 rodent droppings under storage rack behind reach in cooler in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: 4 rodent droppings in rear of glass reach in cooler near entrance of kitchen **Time Extended**
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 12/6/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8866304

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 7 dead roaches in dining room 5 dead roaches in dry storage room One dead roach near ice machine carrying egg sac One dead roach near bathrooms
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear kitchen screen door open
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 25 live roaches under reach in cooler in dry storage room 2 live roaches in pos cabinet in lobby 1 live roach in door jam of dry storage room 25 live roaches under right reach in cooler in dry storage room 7 live roaches on air filter in between coolers in dry storage room 14 live roaches in wall next to dish machine 1 roach on outlet behind reach in cooler on cooks line 2 roaches under prep prep table on cooks line
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 8 rodent droppings under storage rack behind reach in cooler in kitchen
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 20 lb bag of rice chewed by rodent.
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bleach and cleaners stored above food prep area near dish pit in kitchen
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Food service items stored in hand was sink Corrected On-Site
  • 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.

Inspection Date: 8/20/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8696921

  • 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles in disrepair in kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 6/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8683604

  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles in disrepair in kitchen Warning
  • 50-08-7:High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Establishment will need to submit and have plans approved by Plan Review within 60 days of this inspection before license can be issued. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in cooler have built up food debris. Warning