MAIR WEST INDIAN REST
2230 DR MLK JR ST S, Saint Petersburg FL 33705 · 5500341
Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 7 visits since February 2024
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Oxtail hot holding at 115. Operator has taken action to bring temperature back up to 180 to restart hot holding process.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Oxtail hot holding at 115. Operator has taken action to bring temperature back up to 180 to restart hot holding process.
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. Operator was made aware and I will be sending an info packet to provide proper documentation to operator.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Operator was made aware and I will be sending an info packet to provide proper documentation to operator.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under water that was barely running/dripping. Raw chicken under a small stream of liquid not completely engulfed in water. Temperature lead to the need to work with the food in a faster manner.
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Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Freezer was placed in customer seating area with a lack of any means to secure it from customer contamination.
Jan 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 2232 S 9 ST, Saint Petersburg — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Equipment in poor repair. All Reach-in freezer door surfaces are rusted. Bottom shelf of prep table in kitchen is rusted.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Jul 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 2232 S 9 ST, Saint Petersburg — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored in same container in reach-in cooler as fruit and crackers. Employee removed raw shell eggs.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf of prep table is rusted. Located in kitchen.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between wood shelf and wall near hand wash sink in kitchen.
Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues.
Reuse of chicken base containers to store food.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, and warewashing area.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood used as a shelf for single-serve gloves not sealed.
Feb 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 2232 S 9 ST, Saint Petersburg — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee exit establishment then return don gloves and begin touching clean utensils stirring foods on steam table. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. All cutting boards are soiled with food buildup between grooves.
All cutting boards in kitchen has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean utensils stored on wall in warewashing area exposed to contamination from employees clothing rubbing against equipment. Operator removed items from wall and placed into three-compartment sink to be cleaned.
Food stored on floor. Five gallon cooking oil stored on floor on cooks line. Operator placed item on crate.
Hole in wall in storage room.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on shelf above three-compartment sink.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee open soda bottle in reach-in cooler in storage room. Employee discarded item.
Reuse of chicken base buckets to store foods.
Nov 7, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 2232 S 9 ST, Saint Petersburg — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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All cutting boards in kitchen has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in employee unisex bathroom.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in freezers in kitchen are rusted.
Hole in wall in storage room.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Chicken base buckets are used to store food in reach-in cooler near three-compartment sink.
Jul 30, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 1 high priority.
Recorded at 2232 S 9 ST, Saint Petersburg — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler in storage area at 11:50am. Operator closed reach-in cooler door. Re checked at 12:25pm a. shredded cheese (54F - Cold Holding) 50f Will email DBPR Form 5030-106. Cold Holding.
No running water at mop sink.
All cutting boards in kitchen has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Ceiling tiles in kitchen is damaged.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in employee unisex bathroom.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in freezers in kitchen are rusted.
Hole in wall in storage room.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair in storage area.
Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Pipes are disconnected from mop sink located outside in rear of establishment.
Reach-in cooler in storage area interior have accumulation of soil residues.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Chicken base buckets are used to store food in reach-in cooler near three-compartment sink.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Ceiling fan has accumulation of dust above reach-in cooler in storage room.
Feb 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 21 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 2232 S 9 ST, Saint Petersburg — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority4 Intermediate16 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags located in reach-in cooler in warewashing area used in direct contact with food.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Will email DBPR Form 5030-165. Big 6 Foodborne illnesses.
Certified food manager unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Will email DBPR Form 5030-038. Eight major allergens.
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. Will email DBPR Form 5030-104. Cleanup Of Vomit and Diarrheal Events.
No proof provided that recently hired food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 1. Rose Cambling Will email DBPR Form 5030-103. Employee Health Food Reporting Agreement.
All cutting boards in kitchen has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in kitchen area.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Utensils hanging from wall next to three-compartment sink stored too high causing contamination when employees reach or hang utensils.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees hand-held bag stored on shelf with ketchup in dry-storage area.
Equipment in poor repair. Surface rust on both reach-in freezer doors located in kitchen area. Surface rust on shelves above three-compartment sink.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall in dry-storage area and bathroom.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
Light shield damaged in warewashing area.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Will email DBPR Form 5030-105. Choking First Aid Procedures.
Reuse of single-service Lawry's seasoning containers.
Soiled dry wiping cloth stored on top of prep table in warewashing area.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Ceiling fan above upright refrigerator in ware washing area soiled with dust.
Water leaking from pipe on bottom of mop sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar removed from original packaging stored in container on bottom shelf in the kitchen not labeled.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.