MASALA FUSION KITCHEN
106 WEST TENNESSEE STREET, Tallahassee FL 32301
Last inspected Sep 18, 2024 · 3 visits since December 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
DEC 23
SEP 24
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
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $120
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2023070018 | Dec 8, 2023 | Apr 29, 2024 | $120 |
Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
Sep 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
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.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hot dogs 72°F, per manager stored overnight.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by cooking oil.
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.
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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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed 6/1/24.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler at 73°F. Per manager establishment is moving.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with grease, food and or mold like substance near walk in cooler.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven, stove soiled with food debris.
Light not functioning. Observed light burned out in 1st storage area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet leaking at 2 compartment sink.
Dec 12, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
Dec 8, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 21 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate15 Basic
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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.
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.
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
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with food debris.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed dolly blocking hand wash sink in rear of kitchen.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl no handle used to dispense cornmeal, sugar.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed co2 tank in storeroom near entrance not secured.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed 2 ceiling tiles missing 1 over prep sink, 1 above prep table with can opener, wires exposed.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 6/1/23.
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.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors soiled with grease and food, trash behind fryers, ovens, expo cooler.
Food stored on floor. Observed oil stored in floor near employee entrance and chicken fry seasoning stored on floor in store room.
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.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed stove, fryers, flat top grill soiled with grease and food debris.
Light not functioning. Observed light burned out I store room near employee entrance.
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.
Stored food not covered. Observed hot dogs and beef patties not covered reach in cooler front line.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves rusted in Walk in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled with food debris and grease accumulation throughout kitchen, storerooms.
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.
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.