MALAI INDIAN CUISINE
437 CENTRAL AVE, Saint Petersburg FL 33701
Last inspected Apr 7, 2026 · 5 visits since October 2023
OCT 23
OCT 24
SEP 25
APR 26
≈ ERRATIC
4 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2021018413 | Dec 1, 2020 | Sep 28, 2021 | $160 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Apr 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed hanging in bar area next to handsink. Item was removed.
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.
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Glass rinser water line draining into handsink in bar area.
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.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards stained on reach in coolers on cook line.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket stored inside handsink next to walk in cooler. Item removed.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Labeled as sanitizer.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting boards on reach in deli cooler grooved.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Hanging from ceiling above floor mixer next to ice machine. Item removed.
Food stored on floor. Buckets of curry stored on floor next to ice machine area. Items moved off the floor.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Mop handsink not draining. Observed standing water in mop sink.
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.
Sep 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority8 Intermediate3 Basic
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Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Glass finder drain line draining into hand sink in front counter area.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in deli cooler cutting boards stained.
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.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit observed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Siding at handwashing sink in front counter bar area.
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.
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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License observed expired on 2/1/2025.
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.
Food stored on floor. Five gallon buckets of sauce stored on the floor. Employee moved items off the floor.
Oct 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 2, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over ready-to-eat meatballs in walk in cooler. Manager stored correctly.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer on prep table outside walk in cooler has built up food debris.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks just inside rear door leading to alleyway are not properly secured.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven next to flat top grill and microwave oven directly across from oven have built up food debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employees must wash hands sign at either hand wash sink in bar area.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelving has rust that has pitted the surface.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar removed from its original container and not labeled in rear of kitchen by garage door.
Oct 25, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine in kitchen is currently sanitizing at 0 ppm chlorine. Sanitization will be conducted in three compartment sink at 200 ppm quaternary.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Pesticide emitting strip in bar area. Bartender removed.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over ready-to-eat meatballs in walk in cooler. Manager stored correctly.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer on prep table outside walk in cooler has built up food debris.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in bar being used as a dump sink. Manager removed items in sink.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks just inside rear door leading to alleyway are not properly secured.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table in kitchen. Employee removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee speaker on prep table above reach in cooler across from stove.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee in kitchen preparing food with no beard guard.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. 4 hood filters missing from hood system.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven next to flat top grill and microwave oven directly across from oven have built up food debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employees must wash hands sign at either hand wash sink in bar area.
Open dumpster lid.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken wings thawing in standing water in two compartment sink. Employee thawed under running water.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelving has rust that has pitted the surface.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar removed from its original container and not labeled in rear of kitchen by garage door.
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.