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MALAI INDIAN CUISINE

Food safety records indicate MALAI INDIAN CUISINE in ST PETERSBURG has 3 inspections with a 2.3/5 overall rating. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

Last inspection: 1 weeks ago · 3 reports on file

437 CENTRAL AVE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

4/7/2026· 1w ago

Visit ID: 13524015

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 5 int, 5 basic

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting boards on reach in deli cooler grooved.
  • 35B-08-4:Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Hanging from ceiling above floor mixer next to ice machine. Item removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of curry stored on floor next to ice machine area. Items moved off the floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Mop handsink not draining. Observed standing water in mop sink.
  • 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining water at mop sink. Operator stated he has a plumber coming later on today to service the mop sink.
  • 41-24-4:High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed hanging in bar area next to handsink. Item was removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored above buckets of food items inside walk in cooler. Item was moved to bottom of shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-10-4:Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Glass rinser water line draining into handsink in bar area. Repeat Violation
  • 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. Emailed person in charge Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (DBPR HR 5030-104) form during the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards stained on reach in coolers on cook line. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket stored inside handsink next to walk in cooler. Item removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Labeled as sanitizer. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

9/18/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10934928

Met Inspection Standards

8 int, 3 basic

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License observed expired on 2/1/2025.
  • 35B-08-4:Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Hung on wall near reach in deli cooler next to walk In cooler. Employee removed items item. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Five gallon buckets of sauce stored on the floor. Employee moved items off the floor. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-10-4:Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Glass finder drain line draining into hand sink in front counter area.
  • 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. Emailed person in charge DBPR Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events form at the time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in deli cooler cutting boards stained.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket stored inside handwashing sink next to walk in cooler. Employee removed items out of hand sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit observed.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Siding at handwashing sink in front counter bar area.
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training certificate for Elina R. dated 4/30/2023 through FLRA SafeStaff. No other employee training certificates provided.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle of pink liquid substance stored next to handwashing sink next to walk in cooler. Employee labeled as soap. Corrected On-Site

10/31/2024· 1y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8893507

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed