DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

MASALA FUSION KITCHEN

106 West Tennessee Street
Tallahassee, Florida, 32301
Leon County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

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

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8756455

  • 36-06-4:Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed soiled cardboard on floor near stove.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling with dust accumulation and ceiling tiles with mold like substance, dust.
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed 6/1/24.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler at 73°F. Per manager establishment is moving.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with grease, food and or mold like substance near walk in cooler.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven, stove soiled with food debris.
  • 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. Observed light burned out in 1st storage area. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease.
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet leaking at 2 compartment sink.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hot dogs 72°F, per manager stored overnight.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hot dogs 72°F, per manager stored overnight.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by cooking oil.

Inspection Date: 12/12/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8569903

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches in pot under prep table, 2 dead near Reach in cooler front line, 2 dead inside storeroom near employee entrance, 2 dead beside Walk in cooler, 1 dead inside mop sink, 5 dead inside mop sink room, 1 dead in bathroom. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-12: Observed no dead roaches. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 12/8/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8367220

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl no handle used to dispense cornmeal, sugar.
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed co2 tank in storeroom near entrance not secured.
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed 2 ceiling tiles missing 1 over prep sink, 1 above prep table with can opener, wires exposed.
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 6/1/23.
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches in pot under prep table, 2 dead near Reach in cooler front line, 2 dead inside storeroom near employee entrance, 2 dead beside Walk in cooler, 1 dead inside mop sink, 5 dead inside mop sink room, 1 dead in bathroom. Admin Complaint
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors soiled with grease and food, trash behind fryers, ovens, expo cooler.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil stored in floor near employee entrance and chicken fry seasoning stored on floor in store room.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in reach in freezer, front line and walk in freezer.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed stove, fryers, flat top grill soiled with grease and food debris.
  • 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. Observed light burned out I store room near employee entrance.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on walk in cooler and reach in cooler soiled with grease and or mold like substance.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed hot dogs and beef patties not covered reach in cooler front line.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves rusted in Walk in cooler.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled with food debris and grease accumulation throughout kitchen, storerooms.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed cornmeal, sugar, flour , rice in working containers no label front line and back of kitchen, prep tables.
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee touch cell phone, money, and then initiate food prep by putting beef patty on flat top without washing hands.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed lettuce 68F, cheese 65F on prep table near flat top grill, per employee placed 30 minutes ago, employee disposed of lettuce and cheese. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 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 operator flyer to post Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with food debris.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed dolly blocking hand wash sink in rear of kitchen.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink.