MARTIN¿S INDIAN CUISINE
1219 KINGSWAY RD, Brandon FL 33510 · 813-381-4566
Last inspected Apr 29, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cold holding: yogurt sauce 48 F, cauliflower 52 F, half and half 46 F,
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2021042678 | Jul 20, 2021 | Oct 6, 2021 | $160 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over pickled lemon in walk in cooler. Operator relocated.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee opened water bottles on prep table in kitchen.
Stored food not covered. Cooked beef in reach in coolers.
Oct 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Kitchen and walk in cooler floor.
Food stored on floor. Bread, raw chicken and multiple items in outside walk in cooler. Cashews, flour and multiple items in storage container outside.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All equipment soiled on cooksline.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Roasted vermicelli in black pepper container.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen walls.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk salt not labeled.
Oct 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate12 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef over grated coconut in reach in freezer. All items not commercially packaged.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cold holding: milk 64 F, butter 66 F, yogurt 64 F, cooked vegetables 64 F, cooked beef 64 F, Per operator items were in reach in cooler near 3 compartment sink over night and is unaware when items went out of temperature. Operator did not take temperatures of food at time of inspection to reheat.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: milk 64 F, butter 66 F, yogurt 64 F, cooked vegetables 64 F, cooked beef 64 Per operator items were in reach in cooler near 3 compartment sink over night and is unaware when items went out of temperature. Operator did not take temperatures of food at time of inspection to reheat.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in bulk salt.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave handles. Reach in cooler handles.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Kitchen and walk in cooler floor.
Food stored on floor. Bread, raw chicken and multiple items in outside walk in cooler. Cashews, flour and multiple items in storage container outside.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All equipment soiled on cooksline.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Roasted vermicelli in black pepper container.
Stored food not covered. Cooked cauliflower in reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw goat thawing on prep table.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen walls.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk salt not labeled.
Feb 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained in kitchen.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave in kitchen.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor throughout kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Bulk oil on floor in kitchen. Multiple items on floor in walk in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen.
Stored food not covered. Cooked goat in reach in freezer.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walks throughout kitchen.
Jul 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl in bulk flour.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout establishment.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on shelf in dry storage.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys on microwave.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Operator at time of inspection has only last bay set up with sanitizer while washing dishes. Operator set up bays in correct order at time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. Bulk flour on floor in dry storage.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Bulk flours and sugar in large white yogurt containers.
Stored food not covered. Curry chicken and multiple items in reach in cooler and reach in freezer.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind grill.
Mar 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout establishment.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout establishment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets throughout reach in coolers
Stored food not covered. Chicken, potatoes and multiple items throughout reach in coolers and reach in freezers.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled behind grills.
Mar 15, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cold holding: yogurt sauce 48 F, cauliflower 52 F, half and half 46 F,
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: yogurt sauce 48 F, cauliflower 52 F, half and half 46 F,
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout establishment.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee ice cream over food for establishment in reach in freezer.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout establishment.
Food stored on floor. Plantains on floor in walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets throughout reach in coolers
Stored food not covered. Chicken, potatoes and multiple items throughout reach in coolers and reach in freezers.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled behind grills.
Oct 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw eggs over curry leaves in walk in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with yellow liquid under prep table.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in corn flour.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout kitchen.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Dish area.
Food stored on floor. Bulk oil on floor. Operator relocated at time of inspection.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave near walk in cooler.
Stored food not covered. Curry chicken in reach in cooler. Operator covered at time of inspection.
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.